Republic of the Congo Award04-081P

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Oct. 14, 2004
Award 04-081P

Freight Tender Results: UMCOR, FFProgress parcels to DRCongo (10/14/04).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF UNITED METHODIST COMMITTEE ON RELIEF (UMCOR), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS FOR CARGOES TENDERED ON SEPT 29, 2004 TO DEM REP OF CONGO UNDER INV 094A (IFB NUMBER 04-081P):
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AA. REF NO: F04-0263
CARGO: UP TO 140 NMT 
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: BLC BRIDGE LAKE CHARLES LA (ADM EDIBLE BEAN)
DISPORT: MATADI, DEM REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NET OCT 21 NLT NOV 12, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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BB. REF NO: F04-0264
CARGO: UP TO 1460 NMT 
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: BJCP BRIDGE JACINTOPORT TX (NORTH CENTRAL COMMODITIES)
DISPORT: MATADI, DEM REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NET OCT 21 NLT NOV 12, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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CC. REF NO: F04-0265
CARGO: UP TO 200 NMT 
COMMODITY: AP FLOUR 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: BHOU BRIDGE HOUSTON TX (ADM MILLING) 
DISPORT: MATADI, DEM REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NET NOV 06 NLT NOV 20, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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DD. REF NO: F04-0266
CARGO: UP TO 1100 NMT 
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL 20 LITER 
LOAD PORT: RMEM IMDL MEMPHIS TN (CAL WESTERN) 
DISPORT: MATADI, DEM REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NET NOV 06 NLT NOV 20, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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EE. REF NO: F04-0267
CARGO: UP TO 100 NMT 
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: BLC BRIDGE LAKE CHARLES LA (EUNICE RICE MILLS)
DISPORT: MATADI, DEM REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NET NOV 06 NLT NOV 20, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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FF. REF NO: F04-0268
CARGO: UP TO 500 NMT 
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: BLC BRIDGE LAKE CHARLES LA (EUNICE RICE MILLS)
DISPORT: MATADI, DEM REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NET NOV 06 NLT NOV 20, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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ON THE ABOVE:
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VESSEL: M/V Maersk Constellation (USA flag)
LOADPOINTS: as above
LOADPORTS: Jacintoport TX, Lake Charles LA and Houston TX
ETA loadport Dec 8 thru 12, 2004
DISPORT: as above. Vessel also discharging at Pte Noire and Douala, 
ETA at first disport about Jan 5, 2005.

RATES: Parcels AA, EE and FF (ex BLC)
USD 225.08 per gmt (OF $174.28; DIF $25; ADD LOAD $4.69; 
ADD DISPORT $11.84; DISPORT PREM $9.27)

Parcel BB (ex BJCP)
USD 206.28 per gmt (OF $174.28; DIF $6.20; ADD LOAD $4.69;
ADD DISPORT $11.84; DISPORT PREM $9.27)

Parcel CC (ex BHOU)
USD 212.68 per gmt (OF $174.28; DIF $12.60; ADD LOAD $4.69;
ADD DISPORT $11.84; DISPORT PREM $9.27)

Parcel DD (ex RMEM)
USD 293.08 per gmt (OF $189.28; DIF $78; ADD LOAD $4.69; 
ADD DISPORT $11.84; DISPORT PREM $9.27)

TERMS: FBT Allin. No demurrage, no despatch, no detention on vessels 
/ containers / trailers bends. Owise, as per terms of the 
freight tender issued Sept 29, 2004 and terms of the US FoodAid booking note dated May 1, 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 




Sept. 30, 2004 04-081P
Amendment

Freight Tender Amendment: UMCOR, FFPRogress Parcels to DRCongo (09/30/04).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF UNITED METHODIST COMMITTEE ON 
RELIEF (UMCOR), HEREBY AMENDS ITS DEM REP OF CONGO FREIGHT TENDER ISSUED SEPT 29, 2004 UNDER INV-094A (IFB 04-081P) AS FOLLOWS:
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CLARIFICATION OF FUMIGATION REQUIREMENT UNDER E0D-83.
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THIS FUMIGATION PROTOCOL IS EXTENDED TO INCLUDE ALL SHIPPING PERIODS FOR THIS 
INVITATION.
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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


Sept. 30, 2004 Tender
04-081P

Freight Tender: UMCOR, FFProgress Parcels to Dem Rep of Congo (09/29/04).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF UNITED METHODIST COMMITTEE ON RELIEF (UMCOR), 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-094A:
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IFB NUMBER: 04-081P.
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AA. REF NO: F04-0263
CARGO: UP TO 140 NMT 
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: BLC BRIDGE LAKE CHARLES LA (ADM EDIBLE BEAN)
DISPORT: MATADI, DEM REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NET OCT 21 NLT NOV 12, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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BB. REF NO: F04-0264
CARGO: UP TO 1460 NMT 
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: BJCP BRIDGE JACINTOPORT TX (NORTH CENTRAL COMMODITIES)
DISPORT: MATADI, DEM REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NET OCT 21 NLT NOV 12, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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CC. REF NO: F04-0265
CARGO: UP TO 200 NMT 
COMMODITY: AP FLOUR 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: BHOU BRIDGE HOUSTON TX (ADM MILLING) 
DISPORT: MATADI, DEM REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NET NOV 06 NLT NOV 20, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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DD. REF NO: F04-0266
CARGO: UP TO 1100 NMT 
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL 20 LITER 
LOAD PORT: RMEM IMDL MEMPHIS TN (CAL WESTERN) 
DISPORT: MATADI, DEM REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NET NOV 06 NLT NOV 20, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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EE. REF NO: F04-0267
CARGO: UP TO 100 NMT 
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: BLC BRIDGE LAKE CHARLES LA (EUNICE RICE MILLS)
DISPORT: MATADI, DEM REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NET NOV 06 NLT NOV 20, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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FF. REF NO: F04-0268
CARGO: UP TO 500 NMT 
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: BLC BRIDGE LAKE CHARLES LA (EUNICE RICE MILLS)
DISPORT: MATADI, DEM REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NET NOV 06 NLT NOV 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 UMCOR 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 UMCOR CARGOES.
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NOTE 3: CONTAINERS, IF CONTRACTED BASIS FAS LOADPORT AND/OR BRIDGE POINT, ARE TO 
BE LOADED BY CARRIER AT CARRIERS TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE. NO MINIMUM 
CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR FAS, BRIDGE OR 
INTERMODAL CARGOES.
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NOTE 4: IF CONTAINER SERVICE OFFERED FOR SHIPS CONVENIENCE THEN:
ANY/ALL ADDITIONAL COSTS AT DESTINATION DUE TO CONTAINERIZATION,
INCLUDING DEVANNING/STRIPPING, ARE FOR CARRIERS ACCOUNT. CARRIER
MUST DEVAN/STRIP CONTAINERS INTO RECEIVERS PORT WAREHOUSE(S) 
OR CONVEYANCE(S), AT CARRIERS TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE.
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IF BREAKBULK SERVICE OFFERED / CONTRACTED THEN:
CARRIER TO DISCHARGE CARGOES DIRECTLY INTO RECEIVERS CONVEYANCES 
OR PORT WAREHOUSE(S) 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
MATADI, DEM REP OF CONGO) WITHIN 40 DAYS OF COMPLETION OF LOADING 
UMCOR 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.
- UMCOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL
OFFERS.
- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY
UMCOR 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 1100 HRS ET OCTOBER 4, 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: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET 

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