Albania Award04-029B

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04-029B

Amended Award August 18, 2004

Freight Tender Results: UMCOR, FFProgress Parcels to Albania 8/17/04.
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF UNITED METHODIST
COMMITTEE ON RELIEF (UMCOR), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS ON FOOD FOR
PROGRESS CARGOES TENDERED ON JULY 8, 2004 
(IFB NO: ALB-UMCOR-FFP-04-029B).
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VESSEL: ITS SPRING CREEK (TUG KARA SEA), USA FLAG 
CARGO: 4,190 METRIC TONS MIN/MAX OF SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, IN BULK.
LAYCAN: AUG 10 20, 2004. 
LOADPORT: ST. ROSE, LA
DISPORT: 1/2 SAFE BERTHS AT 1 SAFE PORT DURRES, ALBANIA.
LOAD TERMS: FREE IN WITH NO DEMURRAGE / NO DESPATCH / NO DETENTION. LOADRATE, WITHOUT GUARANTEE, 150 METRIC TONS PER HOUR.
DISCHARGING
TERMS: BERTH TERMS WITH NO DEMURRAGE / NO DESPATCH / NO DETENTION.
FREIGHT
RATE: $324.03 PER METRIC TON BASIS 1 LOADPORT TO 1 DISCHARGE
PORT BASIS LOADING USGULF. 
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 600, WASHINGTON D.C. 20006. PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR KIM.ARRO@BKALOGISTICS.NET
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Award August 17, 2004

Freight Tender Results: UMCOR, FFProgress Parcels to Albania 8/17/04.
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF UNITED METHODIST
COMMITTEE ON RELIEF (UMCOR), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS ON FOOD FOR
PROGRESS CARGOES TENDERED ON JULY 8, 2004 
(IFB NO: ALB-UMCOR-FFP-04-029B).
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VESSEL: ITS SPRING CREEK (TUG KARA SEA), USA FLAG 
CARGO: 4,190 METRIC TONS MIN/MAX OF SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, IN BULK.
LAYCAN: AUG 10 20, 2004. 
LOADPORT: ST. ROSE, LA
DISPORT: 1/2 SAFE BERTHS AT 1 SAFE PORT DURRES, ALBANIA.
LOAD TERMS: FREE IN WITH NO DEMURRAGE / NO DESPATCH / NO DETENTION. LOADRATE, WITHOUT GUARANTEE, 150 METRIC TONS PER HOUR.
DISCHARGING
TERMS: BERTH TERMS WITH NO DEMURRAGE / NO DESPATCH / NO DETENTION.
FREIGHT
RATE: $453.46 PER METRIC TON BASIS 1 LOADPORT TO 1 DISCHARGE
PORT BASIS LOADING USGULF. 
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 600, WASHINGTON D.C. 20006. PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR KIM.ARRO@BKALOGISTICS.NET
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Amendment July 12, 2004

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Freight Tender Amendment: UMCOR, Bulk SunflowerseedOil to Albania (7/12/04)
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED METHODIST COMMITTEE ON RELIEF (UMCOR)AMENDS ITS FREIGHT TENDER ALB-UMCOR-FFP-04-029B DATED JULY 8, 2004 AS FOLLOWS:
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GENERAL ANY REFERENCE TO U.S. AND NON-U.S. FLAG VESSELS TO NOW READ U.S. AND NON-U.S. FLAG TANKERS. 
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VESSEL RESTRICTIONS AMENDED TO INCLUDE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE: TOWED BARGES ARE EXCLUDED; ITB UNITS WILL BE CONSIDERED. 
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ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT: BKA LOGISTICS LLC WASHINGTON D.C. AT PHONE 202-331-7395, TELEFAX 202-331-7735, E-MAIL: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET -OR- KIM.ARRO@BKALOGISTICS.NET
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04-029B

Tender July 8, 2004

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Freight Tender: BKA Logistics, SFOIL, UMCOR Albania (7/08/04). 
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC., FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED METHODIST COMMITTEE ON RELIEF (UMCOR), REQUESTS OFFERS OF U.S. AND NON-U.S. FLAG VESSELS FOR THE CARRIAGE OF LIQUID BULK CARGOES UNDER THE FOOD FOR PROGRESS PROGRAM ON THE FOLLOWING BASIS:
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IFB NO: ALB-UMCOR-FFP-04-029B.
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CARGO: APPROX 4,190 MT MIN/MAX CRUDE SUNFLOWERSEED OIL, IN BULK.
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LAYCAN: AUG 10 20, 2004 
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LOADING: 1/2 SAFE BERTHS EACH 1/2 SAFE PORT(S) ANY U.S. RANGE. MISSISSIPPI RIVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT NORTH OF PORT ALLEN TO BE CONSIDERED AS ONE PORT; COLUMBIA RIVER DISTRICT INCLUDING PORTLAND TO BE CONSIDERED AS ONE PORT; SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA INCLUDING SACRAMENTO AND STOCKTON TO BE CONSIDERED AS ONE PORT). 
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DISPORT: 1 / 2 SAFE BERTHS 1 SAFE PORT DURRES, ALBANIA. 
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LOAD TERMS: CARGO TO BE LOADED BASIS FREE IN WITH NO DEMURRAGE / NO 
DESPATCH / NO DETENTION. LOAD RATE, WITHOUT GUARANTEE, TO BE 150 
METRIC TONS PER HOUR.
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DISCHARING TERMS: CARGO TO BE DISCHARGED BASIS BERTH TERMS WITH NO 
DEMURRAGE / NO DETENTION / NO DESPATCH. INTENTIONS ARE TO RECEIVE OIL 
INTO SHORE TANKS AND/OR TRUCKS/RAILCARS. 
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VESSEL RESTRICTIONS: THE PERFORMING VESSEL AND ANY LIGHTERING 
VESSEL(S) UTILIZED MUST COMPLY WITH THE FEDERATION OF OILS, SEEDS AND 
FATS ASSOCIATION LTD (FOSFA) OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR ALL SHIPS 
ENGAGED IN THE OCEAN AND SHORT SEA CARRIAGE AND TRANSHIPMENT OF OILS
AND FATS FOR EDIBLE AND OLEO-CHEMICAL USE (FOSFA OPS) EXCEPT AS 
MODIFIED ELSEWHERE HEREIN AND IN THE PROFORMA CHARTER PARTY.
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SPECIAL NOTE 1: ANY EXTRA INSURANCE ON ACCOUNT OF VESSELS AGE, FLAG, 
OWNERSHIP, TYPE, CONFIGURATION OR CLASSIFICATION WILL BE FOR OWNERS 
ACCOUNT. SHOULD OFFERED VESSEL BE ENROLLED IN AN INSURANCE PROGRAM 
THAT NEGATES THE OVERAGE PREMIUM REQUIREMENT, OFFER TO INCLUDE ALL 
INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATIONS FOR VERIFICATION. 
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VESSEL GEAR REQUIREMENTS: VESSELS MUST BE FITTED WITH EFFICIENT 
STRIPPING PUMPS. VESSEL TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING 
PUMPS, HOSES, AND REDUCERS) IN GOOD WORKING ORDER TO EFFECT THE 
DISCHARGE OF THE CARGO INTO SHORE TANKS AND/OR TANKER TRUCKS AND/OR
RAILCARS. PUMPS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM PRESSURE OF 50 PSI WITH PUMPING 
CAPACITY OF AT LEAST 90 METRIC TONS PER HOUR AND ABLE TO PUMP WATER 
WITH ADEQUATE PRESSURE TO CLEAN HOSES AND PIPES AT THE DISCHARGE 
TERMINAL. OWNERS TO PROVIDE AT THEIR EXPENSE ALL NECESSARY MOTIVE 
POWER / FUEL TO OPERATE OWNER PROVIDED DISCHARGING GEAR.
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PRIOR TO TENDERING NOTICE OF READINESS (NOR) AT FIRST LOADPORT, OWNERS TO PROVIDE VESSEL TANK INSPECTION CERTIFICATE EVIDENCING CLEANLINESS OF ALL TANKS TO BE LOADED WITH UMCOR SFOIL. INSPECTION TO BE PERFORMED, AND CERTIFICATE TO BE ISSUED, BY AN INDEPENDENT SURVEYOR AT OWNERS EXPENSE.
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OWNERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATE FROM NCB 
CERTIFYING THAT VESSELS HATCH COVERS AND ANY OTHER OPENINGS LEADING TO 
CARGO COMPARTMENTS HAVE BEEN SEALED TO PREVENT ANY OUTSIDE WATER FROM 
ENTERING THE CARGO SPACES. COST OF SEALING AND SPECIAL SURVEY ARE FOR 
ACCOUNT OF OWNER AND IN NO WAY DIMINISHES OWNERS LIABILITY AND 
RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARD THE CARGO. 
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OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR VESSEL ARRIVING AT DISCHARGE PORT 
WITH AN ACCEPTABLE SAFE ARRIVAL DRAFT/BEAM. IF VESSELS DRAFT/BEAM 
EXCEEDS SUCH SAFE DRAFT/BEAM, OWNERS TO BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
AND ALL COSTS INCURRED IN REACHING SAFE DRAFT. ANY LIGHTENING REQUIRED 
AS A RESULT OF VESSELS FAILURE TO ARRIVE AT DISPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH 
PORT RESTRICTIONS IS FOR OWNERS TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE AND MUST BE 
PERFORMED IN THE TERRITORIAL WATERS OF ALBANIA. 
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- ANY ADDITIONAL COMPLETION CARGO(ES) MUST BE DULY SEPARATED BY TANK, 
MUST BE COMPATIBLE AND NON-INJURIOUS TO UMCORS CARGO, MUST BE DETAILED 
IN OFFER OR APPROVED BY UMCOR/USDA IF CONTRACTED AFTER FIXTURE OF UMCOR 
SFOIL. VESSELS ITINERARY AND GEOGRAPHIC PROXIMITY OF COMPLETION 
CARGO(ES) WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION BY UMCOR/USDA IN APPROVAL OF 
SUCH PART CARGO(ES) IN ORDER NOT TO UNDULY IMPEDE DELIVERY OF UMCORS 
CARGO TO DISCHARGE PORT(S).
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- OFFERS SUBMITTED UNDER THIS INVITATION ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A 
CANCELLING DATE NO LATER THAN THE LAST CONTRACT LAYDAY AS ABOVE. 
VESSELS WHICH ARE OFFERED WITH A CANCELLING DATE BEYOND THE LAYDAYS 
SPECIFIED ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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- OFFERS OF NAMED VESSELS ONLY. NO VESSEL SUBSTITUTION IS 
PERMITTED WITHOUT UMCOR/USDA APPROVAL.
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- OWNERS ARE TO LIST IN OFFER THE LAST THREE CARGOES CARRIED (FOR BOTH VESSEL AND LIGHTERAGE VESSEL, IF APPLICABLE) IN THE CARGO TANKS AND THE LAST THREE CARGOES PUMPED THROUGH THE CARGO PUMPS AND LINES (IF DIFFERENT). OWNERS ARE TO CERTIFY IN OFFER THAT THE LAST THREE CARGOES WERE CLEAN, UNLEADED AND NON-TOXIC. OWNERS ARE TO CERTIFY THAT THE IMMEDIATE PREVIOUS CARGO FOR TANKS, LINES, AND PUMP SYSTEMS (FOR BOTH THE VESSEL AND LIGHTERAGE VESSELS, IF APPLICABLE) DESIGNATED TO LOAD THE UMCOR SFOIL ARE IM FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE NIOP / FOSFA LIST OF ACCEPTABLE PREVIOUS CARGOES. OWNERS MUST EXACTLY STATE THE LAST THREE CARGOES CARRIED WITHOUT STATEMENTS OF AND OR OR WILL BE. FURTHER, CARGO NAMES MUST BE SPELLED OUT WITHOUT USE OF ABBREVIATIONS. 

SHOULD ANY OF THE LAST THREE CARGOES HAVE BEEN NON FOOD GRADE CARGOES AND IF VESSEL FAILS TO PASS INITIAL INSPECTION BY THE SURVEYOR, ADDITIONAL TESTS FOR TRACE CARGOES TO BE EVIDENCED BY MEANS OF A WALL WASH TEST AT OWNERS EXPENSE.

FOR SHIPS TANKS THAT HAVE BEEN NEWLY COATED OR FULLY RE-COATED AND HAVE NOT CARRIED AT LEAST THREE CARGOES SUBSEQUENT TO THE NEW OR RE-COATING, THEN OWNERS ARE TO LIST ANY CARGOES THAT HAVE BEEN CARRIED IN THOSE TANKS, PUMPS AND LINES AFTER THE NEW OR RE-COATING, OTHERWISE SUBJECT TO THE ABOVE. 

IN ADDITION, OWNERS MUST FURNISH WITH THEIR OFFER A COPY OF A SURVEY CERTIFICATE FROM A FOSFA APPROVED SURVEYOR, DATED NOT MORE THAN SIX MONTHS PRIOR TO THE OFFER DATE, ATTESTING THAT THE VESSEL (ALL TANKS, WHETHER OR NOT NEW / RE-COATED) IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH FOSFA REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CARRIAGE OF EDIBLE OILS.

FOR LIGHTERING VESSEL ONLY IF OWNERS CAN NOT PROVIDE INFORMATION ON IMMEDIATE PREVIOUS CARGO AT THE TIME OF THE OFFER THEN OFFER MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THAT OWNERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO UTILIZE ANY LIGHTER VESSEL THAT HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED AND APPROVED, BY A FOSFA APPROVED SURVEYOR. ANY TIME LOST AT LOAD AND/OR DISPORT DUE TO INSPECTIONS OR OTHER DELAYS IN PROVIDING SUITABLE LIGHTER VESSEL TO BE OWNERS EXPENSE.
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- OWNERS GUARANTEE THAT THIS VESSEL COMPLIES FULLY WITH THE 
INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT (ISM) CODE AND (ISPS) CODE. FULL
CLAUSE PROVIDED IN PROFORMA CHARTER PARTY. 
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- SECTION 408 OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998, PUBLIC LAW 105-383 (46 USC, PARAGRAPH 2302(E)), ESTABLISHES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1999, WITH RESPECT TO NON-US FLAG VESSELS AND OPERATORS/OWNERS, THAT SUBSTANDARD VESSELS AND VESSELS OPERATED BY OPERATORS/OWNERS OF SUBSTANDARD VESSELS ARE PROHIBITED FROM THE CARRIAGE OF GOVERNMENT IMPELLED (PREFERENCE) CARGO(ES) FOR UP TO ONE YEAR AFTER SUCH SUBSTANDARD DETERMINATION HAS BEEN PUBLISHED ELECTRONICALLY. AS THE CARGO ADVERTISED IN THIS IFB IS GOVERNMENT IMPELLED (PREFERENCE) CARGO, OFFEROR MUST WARRANT THAT VESSEL(S) AND OPERATOR/OWNER ARE NOT DISQUALIFIED TO CARRY SUCH CARGO(ES).
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- OWNERS TO PROVIDE 14 DAY PREADVICE OF VESSEL READINESS TO LOAD. PREADVICE NOTICE MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE OFFICE OF BKA LOGISTICS PRIOR TO 1100 HRS WASHINGTON DC TIME ON REGULAR BUSINESS DAY TO BE CONSIDERED RECEIVED ON THAT DAY. IF PREADVICE IS RECEIVED LATER THAN 1100 HRS WASHINGTON DC TIME ON REGULAR BUSINESS DAY OR- ON WEEKENDS / HOLIDAYS THEN PREADVICE NOTICE WILL BE CONSIDERED RECEIVED ON THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY. IN ADDITION TO SENDING PREADVICE NOTICE TO BKA AS ABOVE, OWNER MUST ALSO PROVIDE COPY OF THEIR PREADVICE NOTICE TO USDA / FSA / EXPORT OPERATIONS DIVISION, FAX NO 816-823-1640.
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ONE-WAY RATES MUST BE QUOTED IN ADDITION TO ROUND TRIP RATES 
FOR U.S. FLAG NON-LINER VESSELS WHOSE DATE OF ORIGINAL 
CONSTRUCTION EXCEEDS 15 YEARS FROM DATE OF FIXTURE.
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APPROVED U.S. FLAG RATES WILL BE REDUCED TO A LEVEL NO HIGHER 
THAN THE MARITIME ADMINISTRATIONS FAIR AND REASONABLE RATE IN
THE EVENT THAT APPROVED VESSEL IS SUBSTITUTED BY A LOWER COST 
VESSEL TO THE U.S. GOVERNMENT (INCLUDING TUG AND/OR BARGE). 
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FOR U.S. FLAG VESSELS LOADING LESS THAN A FULL CARGO, THE LESS 
THAN FULL CARGO RATE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REDUCTION TO MEET 
ANY REVISED MARITIME ADMINISTRATION FREIGHT RATE GUIDELINE 
DUE TO VESSEL LOADING OTHER ADDITIONAL CARGO.
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U.S. FLAG OFFERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF THE VESSEL OPERATOR
HAS NOT PROVIDED THE MARITIME ADMINISTRATION WITH THE VESSELS 
COSTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF OFFER.
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OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING 
INFORMATION: VESSEL NAME / TYPE / FLAG / YEAR BUILT / LOA / BEAM / 
DWT / DRAFT / GEAR (IF ANY) / ETA AT LOAD AND DISCHARGE PORTS / 
FULL STYLE OF OWNERS / NUMBER OF TANKS, DISCHARGING EQUIPMENT DETAILS.
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FREIGHT RATES ARE TO BE QUOTED IN U.S. DOLLARS PER METRIC TON 
BASIS ONE LOADING PORT TO ONE DISCHARGING PORT, PLUS ADDITIONAL
FREIGHT (IF ANY) PER METRIC TON ON ENTIRE CARGO FOR EACH ADDITIONAL 
LOAD PORT IF USED. COSTS (IF ANY) FOR CONNECTION / DISCONNECTION OF 
HOSES ARE FOR OWNERS ACCOUNT. 
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IF OWNERS INTEND TO LIGHTEN, OFFER TO SPECIFY THE COST OF
LIGHTENING, AND WHETHER ACTION IS FULL OR PARTIAL LIGHTENING. IF 
LIGHTENING IS NOT PERFORMED AT THE DISCHARGE PORT AND THE 
VESSEL DISCHARGES AT BERTH THEN THE COST OF LIGHTENING WILL BE
DEDUCTED FROM THE OCEAN FREIGHT.
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UMCOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ALL OFFERS.
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COMMISSION: 2.50 PERCENT ON FREIGHT / DEADFREIGHT IS PAYABLE TO 
CHARTERERS AGENT IF VESSEL OFFERED DIRECT. IF BROKER INVOLVED
THEN 2/3RD OF 2.50 PERCENT IS PAYABLE TO CHARTERERS AGENT AND 
1/3RD OF 2.50 PERCENT IS PAYABLE TO OFFERING BROKER.
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OWISE SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF UMCORS CHARTER PARTY 
PROFORMA (JUNE 2004).
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OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO: BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 600, WASHINGTON D.C. 20006, BY 1100 HRS ET JUL 13, 2004.
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ONLY SEALED HAND DELIVERED OR FAX OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED. NO PHONE OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. IF A TELEFAX OFFER BEGINS TO PRINT PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE AND CONTINUES TO PRINT PAST THE DEADLINE UNTIL COMPLETE IT WILL BE CONSIDERED TO BE RECEIVED ON TIME. OFFERS WILL BE OPENED AND READ IN PUBLIC AT THAT TIME AND PLACE. ONLY OFFERS WHICH ARE RESPONSIVE TO THIS IFB WILL BE CONSIDERED AND NO NEGOTIATION IS PERMITTED. U.S. FLAG OFFERS MADE SUBJECT OPEN WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED WHEN THE SUBJECT RESTRICTION IS LIFTED PRIOR TO 1100 HRS WASHINGTON DC TIME JUL 14, 2004. NO OFFERS OF NON-U.S. FLAG VESSELS MADE SUBJECT OPEN WILL BE CONSIDERED. OFFERS ARE TO REMAIN VALID UNTIL 1700 HRS WASHINGTON DC TIME JUL 15, 2004. FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY UMCOR AND USDA.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 600, WASHINGTON D.C. 20006. PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR KIM.ARRO@BKALOGISTICS.NET
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