Republic of the Congo Award04-083P

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04-083 Award
Oct 14, 2004

Freight Tender Results: IPHD, McGovern-Dole parcels to Congo (10/14/04).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF INTERNATIONAL
PARTNERSHIP FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (IPHD), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS FOR CARGOES TENDERED ON OCT 1, 2004 TO MOLDOVA UNDER INV 094A
(IFB NUMBER 04-083P):
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AA. REF NO: F04-0241
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT 
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: JACINTOPORT, TX (TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY)
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REPUBLIC OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: DEC 10, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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BB. REF NO: F04-0242
CARGO: UP TO 430 NMT 
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: JACINTOPORT, TX (LARSON GRAIN CO)
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REPUBLIC OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: DEC 10, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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CC. REF NO: F04-0243
CARGO: UP TO 200 NMT 
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL 20 LITER 
LOAD PORT: JACINTOPORT, TX (CAL WESTERN) 
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REPUBLIC OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: DEC 10, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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DD. REF NO: F04-0244
CARGO: UP TO 870 NMT 
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL 20 LITER 
LOAD PORT: JACINTOPORT, TX (CAL WESTERN) 
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REPUBLIC OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: DEC 10, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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EE. REF NO: F04-0245
CARGO: UP TO 800 NMT 
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (EUNICE RICE MILL) 
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REPUBLIC OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NOV 25, 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 and BB (bags ex JACI)
USD 190.81 per gmt (OF $174.28; ADD LOAD $4.69; 
ADD DISPORT $11.84)

Parcels CC and DD (ctns ex JACI)
USD 205.81 per gmt (OF $189.28; ADD LOAD $4.69;
ADD DISPORT $11.84)

Parcel EE (bags ex LC)
USD 195.34 per gmt (OF $174.28; DIF $4.53; ADD LOAD $4.69;
ADD DISPORT $11.84)

If carrier requested to discharge cargo into port warehouse(s) then 
Additional USD 6.00 per gmt to apply.

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.

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 

04-083P Congo Tender
Oct 1, 2004

Freight Tender: IPHD, McGovern-Dole Parcels to Republic of Congo (10/01/04).
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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 MCGOVERN-DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION CARGOES, VIA CONTAINER AND/OR CONVENTIONAL BREAKBULK 
SERVICE ONLY, UNDER INV-094A:
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IFB NUMBER: 04-083P.
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AA. REF NO: F04-0241
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT 
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: JACINTOPORT, TX (TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY)
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REPUBLIC OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: DEC 10, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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BB. REF NO: F04-0242
CARGO: UP TO 430 NMT 
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: JACINTOPORT, TX (LARSON GRAIN CO)
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REPUBLIC OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: DEC 10, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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CC. REF NO: F04-0243
CARGO: UP TO 200 NMT 
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL 20 LITER 
LOAD PORT: JACINTOPORT, TX (CAL WESTERN) 
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REPUBLIC OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: DEC 10, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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DD. REF NO: F04-0244
CARGO: UP TO 870 NMT 
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL 20 LITER 
LOAD PORT: JACINTOPORT, TX (CAL WESTERN) 
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REPUBLIC OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: DEC 10, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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EE. REF NO: F04-0245
CARGO: UP TO 800 NMT 
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (EUNICE RICE MILL) 
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REPUBLIC OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NOV 25, 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 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 PORT AGENTS WAREHOUSE(S) 
(SDV OR SOCOTRANS), 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) (SDV OR SOCOTRANS) AS DIRECTED BY RECEIVERS, 
AT CARRIERS TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE. 
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OFFERORS TO ALSO PROVIDE RATES FOR THRU BILL OF LADING
DELIVERY TO FOLLOWING INLAND DESTINATIONS: DOLOSIE, NKYAI, AND 
BRAZZAVILLE FROM PORT OF POINTE NOIRE. RATES ARE TO BE QUOTED PER 
METRIC TON, FROM POINTE NOIRE, AND TO BE INCLUSIVE OF ALL INLAND COSTS 
AND FEES TO A POINT OF REST WITHIN RECEIVERS WAREHOUSE(S) AT THE INLAND 
POINT. IPHD TO DECLARE TONNAGE PER INLAND DESTINATION 10-DAYS PRIOR TO 
VESSELS ARRIVAL AT POINTE NOIRE. IPHD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONTRACT 
FOR SERVICE ON A PORT-TO-PORT BASIS ONLY IN KEEPING WITH EARLIER 
PROVISIONS OF THIS NOTE 4. EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR FREIGHT AWARD WILL 
BE BASED ON PORT-TO-PORT SERVICE ONLY.
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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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NOTE 6: BKA, ALONG WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, RESERVES
THE OPTION TO REQUIRE FREIGHT PAYMENT TO BE MADE THROUGH US BANK'S
POWERTRACK SYSTEM. SUCH OPTION TO BE DECLARED BY BKA PRIOR TO CARGO
LIFTING. IF POWERTRACK OPTION IS DECLARED, CARRIER SHALL BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AN ACCOUNT DIRECTLY WITH US BANK.
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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. 
- 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 1100 HRS ET OCTOBER 5, 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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