Republic of the Congo Award04-037P

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04-037P 
Award August 17, 2004

Freight Tender Results: IPHD, FFProgress Parcels to Rep of Congo 08/17/04.
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF INTERNATIONAL
PARTNERSHIP FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (IPHD), ANNOUNCES BOOKING 
RESULTS ON FOOD FOR PROGRESS CARGOES TENDERED ON AUG 02, 
2004 UNDER INV-074A (IFB NO: 04-037P): 
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AA. REF NO: F04-0179
CARGO: UP TO 1000 NMT 
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL 20L CANS 
LOAD PORT: HOUSTON, TX (CAL WESTERN PKG)
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REPUBLIC OF CONGO 
AVAIL: OCTOBER 10, 2004 
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BB. REF NO: F04-0180
CARGO: UP TO 800 NMT 
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL 20L CANS 
LOAD PORT: JACINTOPORT, TX (CAL WESTERN PKG)
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REPUBLIC OF CONGO 
AVAIL: OCTOBER 10, 2004 
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CC. REF NO: F04-0181
CARGO: UP TO 2200 NMT 
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: RMER INTERMODAL MERMENTAU, LA (LOUISIANA RICE MILL)
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REPUBLIC OF CONGO 
AVAIL: NET SEP 06 - NLT SEP 20, 2004 
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ALL THE ABOVE CARGOES WERE BOOKED AS FOLLOWS:
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VESSEL: M/V WILSON, USA FLAG
OWNER: Sealift, Inc.
RATE(S): USD 185.75 PER GMT BASIS BREAK-BULK DELIVERY INTO RECEIVERS CONVEYANCE(S) AT THE PORT OF POINTE NOIRE. IF IPHD DECLARES DISCHARGE OF ANY QUANTITY INTO THE PORT WAREHOUSE(S), THEN INCREASE APPLICABLE RATE BY USD 10.00 PER GMT FOR THAT TONNAGE. PREMIUMS: ADD USD 10.00 PER GMT FOR HOUSTON; ADD USD 25.00 PER GMT FOR MERMENTAU; AND, ADD USD 20.00 FOR VEGOIL.
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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: MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET 

Aug 3, 2004

Freight Tender Amendment: IPHD, FFProgress Parcels to Rep of Congo (08/03/04).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF INTERNATIONAL
PARTNERSHIP FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (IPHD), HEREBY AMENDS THE REPUBLIC
OF CONGO FREIGHT TENDER ISSUED AUGUST 2, 2004 UNDER INV-074A
(IFB# 04-037P) AS FOLLOWS:
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NOTE 4 IS CHANGED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
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IF CONTAINER SERVICE OFFERED FOR SHIPS CONVENIENCE: 
ANY/ALL ADDITIONAL COSTS AT DESTINATION DUE TO CONTAINERIZATION,
INCLUDING DEVANNING/STRIPPING, ARE FOR CARRIERS ACCOUNT. CARRIER
MUST DEVAN/STRIP CONTAINERS INTO PORT AGENTS WAREHOUSE(S) 
(SDV OR SOCOTRANS), AT CARRIERS TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE.

IF BREAKBULK SERVICE OFFERED / CONTRACTED, THEN:
CARRIER TO DISCHARGE CARGOES DIRECTLY INTO RECEIVERS CONVEYANCES 
OR PORT WAREHOUSE(S) (SDV OR SOCOTRANS) AS DIRECTED BY RECEIVERS, 
AT CARRIERS TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE. 
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ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE TENDER REMAIN UNCHANGED.
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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: MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET



Tender August 2, 2004

Freight Tender: IPHD, FFProgress Parcels to Republic of Congo (08/02/04).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF INTERNATIONAL
PARTNERSHIP FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (IPHD), REQUESTS U.S. AND NON
U.S. FLAG LINER OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD FOR 
PROGRESS CARGOES, VIA CONTAINER AND/OR CONVENTIONAL BREAKBULK 
SERVICE ONLY, UNDER INV-074A:
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IFB NUMBER: 04-037P.
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AA. REF NO: F04-0179
CARGO: UP TO 1000 NMT 
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL 20L CANS 
LOAD PORT: HOUSTON, TX (CAL WESTERN PKG)
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REPUBLIC OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: OCTOBER 10, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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BB. REF NO: F04-0180
CARGO: UP TO 800 NMT 
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL 20L CANS 
LOAD PORT: JACINTOPORT, TX (CAL WESTERN PKG)
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REPUBLIC OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: OCTOBER 10, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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CC. REF NO: F04-0181
CARGO: UP TO 2200 NMT 
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: RMER INTERMODAL MERMENTAU, LA (LOUISIANA RICE MILL)
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REPUBLIC OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NET SEP 06 - NLT SEP 20, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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ON THE ABOVE:
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TERMS: FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE / NO
DESPATCH/ NO DETENTION ON VESSELS/CONTAINERS/TRAILERS BENDS.
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NOTE 1: THE ABOVE DATES APPLY TO CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 
VENDOR. OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COORDINATE WITH VENDORS
TO ENSURE A SMOOTH LOADING OPERATION.
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NOTE 2: IF CONTAINER SERVICE IS OFFERED/CONTRACTED, THEN CARRIER MUST CERTIFY 
THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD IPHD CARGO IS: (A) IN WIND AND 
WATER TIGHT CONDITION; (B) NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) YEARS OLD; AND, (C)
NOT A SALVAGED CONTAINER OR MUSTERED OUT FROM REGULAR SERVICE. AS A 
CONDITION OF PAYMENT, CARRIER MUST PROVIDE BKA A FGIS SURVEY REPORT 
ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF CONTAINERS. SURVEY IS TO BE 
PERFORMED PRIOR TO LOADING IPHD CARGOES.
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NOTE 3: CONTAINERS, IF CONTRACTED BASIS FAS LOADPORT, ARE TO BE LOADED
BY CARRIER AT CARRIERS TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE. NO MINIMUM CONTAINER
LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR FAS OR INTERMODAL
CARGOES.
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NOTE 4: IF CONTAINER SERVICE OFFERED / CONTRACTED, THEN: 
CARRIER TO DELIVER CARGO CONTAINERS TO THE PORT POINTE NOIRE, REPUBLIC
OF CONGO. CARRIER TO GRANT 21 DAYS FREE-TIME FOR EACH CONTAINER TO
ALLOW FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCEDURES AND PERMIT IPHD TO DRAY SAME TO
RECEIVERS WAREHOUSE(S) FOR UNSTUFFING. FREE-TIME TO START UPON
CONTAINER(S) ARRIVAL AT CARRIERS OWN OR DESIGNATED CONTAINER YARD AND
TO CEASE UPON RETURN OF THE EMPTY CONTAINER(S) BACK TO THE CARRIER AT
THE CONTAINER YARD. 
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IF BREAKBULK SERVICE OFFERED / CONTRACTED, THEN:
CARRIER TO DISCHARGE CARGOES DIRECTLY INTO RECEIVERS CONVEYANCES 
OR PORT WAREHOUSE, AS DIRECTED BY RECEIVERS, AT CARRIERS TIME,
RISK, AND EXPENSE. 
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NOTE 5: CARRIER TO GUARANTEE CARGO ARRIVAL AT FINAL DESTINATION (PORT OF
POINTE NOIRE) WITHIN 40 DAYS OF COMPLETION OF LOADING IPHD CARGOES.
A DELIVERY DELAY ASSESSMENT (DDA) OF USD 1.00 PER METRIC TON PER DAY, 
OR PRO-RATA, WILL BE ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY BEYOND THIS LIMIT. DDA, IF
ANY, WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM OCEAN FREIGHT PAYMENT AGAINST EACH BILL OF
LADING ISSUED.
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- COMMODITY, LOADPORT, AND INTERMODAL POINT ABBREVIATIONS AS PER USDA
FORM KC-362. DELIVERY TERMS PER USDA NOTICE TO THE TRADE OF APRIL
5, 1995. FOR ANY COMMODITIES ALLOCATED BASIS INTERMODAL SUPPIERS PLANT,
VESSEL OWNERS MUST COMPLY WITH SUPPLIERS LOAD AND CAPACITY CAPABILITIES. 
IF THE VESSEL FAILS TO C0MPLY WITH SUPPLIERS LOAD CAPABILITIES, ANY 
COSTS INCURRED BY CCC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CARRYING CHARGES,
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, STORAGE, WILL BE FOR THE VESSELS ACCOUNT. IF
CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ARE PLACED AT THE SUPPLIERS PLANT, CARRIER 
MUST ENSURE THAT CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ARE PLACED AT THE PLANT BY 
THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUPPLIERS SHIPPING PERIOD AND SUPPLY
CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS UNTIL THE SUPPLIER 
FULFILLS HIS CONTRACT QUANTITY. OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO OFFER ONLY 
FOR VENDORS WHO MATCH OWNERS CAPABILITIES. OWNERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO 
REFER TO KC-362 FOR THE LIST OF PLANT LOCATIONS AND CAPABILITIES. 
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- THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE KANSAS CITY
COMMODITY OFFICE'S GUIDELINES DATED DECEMBER 21, 1989 FOR 
CONTAINER, BARGE AND VESSEL HOLD INSPECTIONS IS HEREBY 
INCORPORATED.
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- OFFERS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY TENDER/IFB NUMBER AND ANY FUTURE
COMMUNICATION SHOULD ALSO IDENTIFY SAME BY TENDER OR CONTRACT
NUMBER.
- OFFERS FROM NVOCC'S WILL BE CONSIDERED AS NON-RESPONSIVE.
- OFFERS MUST INCLUDE:
VESSEL NAME / TYPE / FLAG / YEAR BUILT. ETA AT LOAD AND
DISCHARGE PORT. FULL STYLE OF CARRIER OFFERING. WHETHER
SERVICE IS DIRECT OR TRANSSHIPPED,CONTAINER OR BREAKBULK. 
STATEMENT THAT CARRIER IS A VOCC. OCEAN FREIGHT RATE TO BE IN
U.S. DOLLARS PER METRIC TON AND MUST BE ALL INCLUSIVE REPEAT
ALL INCLUSIVE.
- AS APPLICABLE, THE ALL INCLUSIVE RATE SUBMITTED MUST BREAKOUT 
THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: OCEAN FREIGHT, INLAND TRANSPORTATION
(DOMESTIC & FOREIGN), FUMIGATION COSTS, AND, STACKING CHARGES 
AT FINAL DESTINATION. CARRIERS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT ALL INCLUSIVE
RATES AS OUTLINED ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED NON RESPONSIVE.
- CARRIER TO SPECIFY IN OFFER THAT RATE OFFERED IS THE SAME AS OR
LOWER THAN CARRIER'S APPLICABLE TARIFF RATE AT TIME OF
OFFERING. CARRIER MUST DECLARE FMC TARIFF NUMBER AND STATE
WHETHER RATE OFFERED IS A 'CARRIER TARIFF RATE' OR A
'CONFERENCE TARIFF RATE' AND WHETHER RATE IS 'TO BE FILED', 'TO
BE MAINTAINED', OR 'TO BE AMENDED'.
- ONLY SEALED HAND DELIVERED OR FAXED OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER
CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED. NO PHONE OFFERS WILL 
BE ACCEPTED.
- IPHD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL
OFFERS.
- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY
IPHD AND USDA.
- EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, ALL AWARDS UNDER THIS IFB
WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE U.S. FOOD AID 
BOOKING NOTE DATED MAY 1, 2004 WHICH IS FULLY INCORPORATED HEREIN.
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OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO: BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET, N.W., 
SUITE 600, WASHINGTON D.C. 20006, BY 1000 HRS ET AUGUST 05, 2004.
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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: MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET 

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