Nicaragua Award05-021P

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August 26, 2005
05-021P Nicaragua
Award

Freight Tender Results: FFTP, McGovern Dole parcels to Nicaragua 08/26/05
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF FOOD FOR THE POOR INC (FFTP), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS ON McGOVERN-DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM CARGOES TENDERED JULY 26, 2005 UNDER IFB NUMBER: 05-021P:
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A1. REF NO: 021-01 (BKA REF: F05-0203)
CARGO: UP TO 50 NMT
COMMODITY: BARLEY 25K BAGS
LOADING: RSTA ST. ANSGAR, IA (SUPPLIER: GRAIN MILLERS INC)
DISPORT: CORINTO, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 6)
AVAIL: SEE NOTE 1
RATE: USD 285.00 (OCEAN: $125; DIL: $110; FIL: $50)
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A2. REF NO: 021-02 (BKA REF: F05-0204)
CARGO: UP TO 150 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHY POTATO FLAKES 20K BAGS
LOADING: RDBS DUBOIS, ID (SUPPLIER: LARSEN OF IDAHO)
DISPORT: CORINTO, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 6)
AVAIL: SEE NOTE 1
RATE: USD 425.00 PER GMT (OCEAN: $125; DIL: $200; FIL: $100)
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A3. REF NO: 021-03 (BKA REF: F05-0205)
CARGO: UP TO 150 NMT
COMMODITY: BUCKWHEAT GROATS 50K BAGS
LOADING: RGRF GRAND FORKS, ND (SUPPLIER: MINN DAK GROWERS LTD)
DISPORT: CORINTO, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 6)
AVAIL: SEE NOTE 1
RATE: USD 290.00 PER GMT (OCEAN: $125; DIL: $115; FIL: $50)
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A4. REF NO: 021-04 (BKA REF: F05-0206)
CARGO: UP TO 100 NMT
COMMODITY: TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN 50 LB BAGS
LOADING: RDEC DECATUR, IL (SUPPLIER: ADM PROTEIN SPECIALTIES)
DISPORT: CORINTO, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 6)
AVAIL: SEE NOTE 1
RATE: USD 355.00 PER GMT (OCEAN: $125; DIL: $130; FIL: $100)
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B1. REF NO: 021-05 (BKA REF: F05-0207)
CARGO: UP TO 50 NMT
COMMODITY: BARLEY 25K BAGS
LOADING: RSTA ST. ANSGAR, IA (SUPPLIER: GRAIN MILLERS INC)
DISPORT: CORINTO, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 6)
AVAIL: SEE NOTE 1
RATE: USD 295.00 (OCEAN: $135; DIL: $110; FIL: $50)
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B2. REF NO: 021-06 (BKA REF: F05-0208)
CARGO: UP TO 150 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHY POTATO FLAKES 20K BAGS
LOADING: RDBS DUBOIS, ID (SUPPLIER: LARSEN OF IDAHO)
DISPORT: CORINTO, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 6)
AVAIL: SEE NOTE 1
RATE: USD 435.00 PER GMT (OCEAN: $135; DIL: $200; FIL: $100)
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B3. REF NO: 021-07 (BKA REF: F05-0209)
CARGO: UP TO 150 NMT
COMMODITY: BUCKWHEAT GROATS 50K BAGS
LOADING: RGRF GRAND FORKS, ND (SUPPLIER: MINN DAK GROWERS LTD)
DISPORT: CORINTO, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 6)
AVAIL: SEE NOTE 1
RATE: USD 300.00 PER GMT (OCEAN: $135; DIL: $115; FIL: $50)
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B4. REF NO: 021-08 (BKA REF: F05-0210)
CARGO: UP TO 100 NMT
COMMODITY: TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN 50 LB BAGS
LOADING: RDEC DECATUR, IL (SUPPLIER: ADM PROTEIN SPECIALTIES)
DISPORT: CORINTO, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 6)
AVAIL: SEE NOTE 1
RATE: USD 365.00 PER GMT (OCEAN: $135; DIL: $130; FIL: $100)
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CARRIER: AMERICA CARGO TRANSPORT US P1 SERVICE
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RATES: AS PROVIDED ABOVE
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VESSELS FOR PARCELS A1 THRU A4:
DELAWARE TRADER (US FLAGGED OCEAN GOING BARGE). ETS HOUSTON TX OCT 30.
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VESSELS FOR PARCELS B1 THRU B4:
DELAWARE TRADER (US FLAGGED OCEAN GOING BARGE). ETS HOUSTON TX NOV 30.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 500, WASHINGTON D.C.
20006. PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET


July 27, 2005 
05-021P Nicaragua
Tender

Freight Tender: FFTP, McGovern Dole Food for Education to Nicaragua (07/26/05).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF FOOD FOR THE
POOR, INC. (FFTP), REQUESTS U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG LINER OFFERS
FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING McGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM
CARGOES, VIA CONTAINER SERVICE ONLY:
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IFB NUMBER: 05-021P.
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A1. REF NO: 021-01 (BKA REF: F05-0203)
CARGO: UP TO 50 NMT
COMMODITY: BARLEY 25K BAGS
LOADING: ANY U.S. INTERMODAL POINT(S) LISTED UNDER NOTE 1
DISPORT: CORINTO, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 6)
AVAIL: SEE NOTE 1
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A2. REF NO: 021-02 (BKA REF: F05-0204)
CARGO: UP TO 150 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHY POTATO FLAKES 20K BAGS
LOADING: ANY U.S. INTERMODAL POINT(S) LISTED UNDER NOTE 1
DISPORT: CORINTO, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 6)
AVAIL: SEE NOTE 1
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A3. REF NO: 021-03 (BKA REF: F05-0205)
CARGO: UP TO 150 NMT
COMMODITY: BUCKWHEAT GROATS 50K BAGS
LOADING: ANY U.S. INTERMODAL POINT(S) LISTED UNDER NOTE 1
DISPORT: CORINTO, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 6)
AVAIL: SEE NOTE 1
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A4. REF NO: 021-04 (BKA REF: F05-0206)
CARGO: UP TO 100 NMT
COMMODITY: TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN 50 LB BAGS
LOADING: ANY U.S. INTERMODAL POINT(S) LISTED UNDER NOTE 1
DISPORT: CORINTO, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 6)
AVAIL: SEE NOTE 1
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B1. REF NO: 021-05 (BKA REF: F05-0207)
CARGO: UP TO 50 NMT
COMMODITY: BARLEY 25K BAGS
LOADING: ANY U.S. INTERMODAL POINT(S) LISTED UNDER NOTE 1
DISPORT: CORINTO, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 6)
AVAIL: SEE NOTE 1
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B2. REF NO: 021-06 (BKA REF: F05-0208)
CARGO: UP TO 150 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHY POTATO FLAKES 20K BAGS
LOADING: ANY U.S. INTERMODAL POINT(S) LISTED UNDER NOTE 1
DISPORT: CORINTO, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 6)
AVAIL: SEE NOTE 1
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B3. REF NO: 021-07 (BKA REF: F05-0209)
CARGO: UP TO 150 NMT
COMMODITY: BUCKWHEAT GROATS 50K BAGS
LOADING: ANY U.S. INTERMODAL POINT(S) LISTED UNDER NOTE 1
DISPORT: CORINTO, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 6)
AVAIL: SEE NOTE 1
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B4. REF NO: 021-08 (BKA REF: F05-0210)
CARGO: UP TO 100 NMT
COMMODITY: TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN 50 LB BAGS
LOADING: ANY U.S. INTERMODAL POINT(S) LISTED UNDER NOTE 1
DISPORT: CORINTO, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 6)
AVAIL: 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: CARRIERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO OFFER ON ANY/ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INTERMODAL
PLANT POINTS (SUPPLIER DETAILS / POINTS PROVIDED BY COMMODITY):
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BUCKWHEAT.
THE BIRKETT MILLS. PENN YAN, NY. POC: CLIFF ORR. TEL: 315-536-3311.
MINN DAK GROWERS. GRAND FORKS, ND. POC: BRIAN ANDREW. TEL: 701-746-7453.
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TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN.
ADM. DECATUR, IL. POC: JEREMY THOMPSON. TEL: 217-451-5188.
CARGILL. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. POC: GREGG NELSON. TEL: 319-247-7966.
SOLAE. GIBSON CITY, IL. POC: JIM ZENNER. TEL: 314-989-9150.
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DEHY POTATO FLAKES.
IDAHO POTATO CORP. CENTER, CO. POC: JOHN SCHODDE. TEL: 208-538-6971.
IDAHO SUPREME. FIRTH, ID. POC: ART POLSON. TEL: 208-346-6841.
JONES PRODUCE. QUINCY, WA. POC: LARRY MANEELY. TEL: 208-941-3620.
KEYSTONE POTATO. HEGINS, PA. POC: MICHELLE WERTZ. TEL: 570-695-0909.
LARSEN OF IDAHO. DUBOIS, ID. POC: VALYNN HIGHBARGER. TEL: 208-342-3173.
OREGON FREEZE DRY. ALBANY, OR. POC: LYNDA FREEMAN. TEL: 541-926-6001.
WINNEMUCCA FARMS. WINNEMUCCA, NV. POC: TERI WILLIAMS. TEL: 775-625-5506.
OREGON POTATO CO. BOARDMAN, OR. POC: BARRY STICE. TEL: 541-481-2715.
OREGON POTATO CO. WARDEN, WA. POC: BARRY STICE. TEL: 541-481-2715.
MINNESOTA DEHY VEG. FOSSTON, MN. POC: BEN MACNAMERA. TEL: 218-435-1997.
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BARLEY.
MINNESOTA GRAIN. E GRAND FORKS, MN. POC: MIKE MENSING, TEL: 6513892350.
GRAIN MILLERS. ST ANSGAR, IA. POC: KRIS NELSON. TEL: 800-232-6287.
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FOR PARCELS A1 THRU A4 ABOVE, THE SHIPPING PERIOD FROM ANY OF THESE
INTERMODAL PLANRS WILL BE: SEPT 12 THRU OCT 7, 2005.
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FOR PARCELS B1 THRU B4 ABOVE, THE SHIPPING PERIOD FROM ANY OF THESE
INTERMODAL PLANTS WILL BE: NOV 1 THRU NOV 23, 2005.
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THE ABOVE DATES WILL BE THE CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE VENDOR.
OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COORDINATE WITH VENDORS TO ENSURE
A SMOOTH LOADING OPERATION.
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CARGOES A1 THRU A4 MAY NOT BE COMBINED FOR LOADING TO SAME VESSEL AS
CARGOES B1 THRU B4.
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NOTE 2: CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD FFTP 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 FFTP CARGOES.
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NOTE 3: NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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NOTE 4: THE ABOVE COMMODITY MUST BE SHIPPED IN FULLY ENCLOSED MARINE
CONTAINERS. SOURCE LOADING OF CONTAINERS IS NOT REQUIRED.
COMMODITY CAN BE TRANSLOADED AND CONTAINERS CAN BE STUFFED/SEALED
AT THE PORT OF EXPORT. OFFERS OF NON-CONTAINERIZED SERVICE WILL
BE CONSIDERED AS NON RESPONSIVE.
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NOTE 5: DUE TO URGENT NEED TO MAINTAIN CARGO SCHEDULE INTEGRITY,
A LOADING DELAY ASSESSMENT (LDA) OF USD 1.00 PER METRIC
TON PER DAY, OR PRO-RATA, WILL BE IMPOSED. THE LDA WILL
BE ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY, OR PRO-RATA, BEYOND THE CONTRACTED
LOAD DATE , PLUS A TEN (10) DAY GRACE PERIOD, THAT VESSEL
FAILS TO PRESENT, AND BE ACCEPTED, AT THE FIRST (OR SOLE)
LOAD PORT TO LOAD FFTP NICARAGUA PARCELS. LDA, IF ANY, WILL
BE DEDUCTED FROM OCEAN FREIGHT PAYMENT AGAINST EACH BILL
OF LADING ISSUED.
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NOTE 6: CARRIER TO DELIVER CARGO CONTAINERS TO THE PORT OF CORINTO, NICARAGUA.
CARRIER TO GRANT 21 DAYS FREE-TIME FOR EACH CONTAINER TO
ALLOW FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCEDURES AND PERMIT FFTP 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 CARRIER AT THE
CONTAINER YARD.
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NOTE 7: IF OFFERED VESSEL IS A BARGE, SAME MUST BE OF SUCH A TYPE TO
ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE CARGO, EITHER BY DESIGN (SUCH AS A HOUSE
BARGE OR MULTI-DECK BARGE) OR BY THE USE OF PERMANENT BREAKWATER
WALLS OF AT LEAST EIGHT FEET IN HEIGHT AND ENCOMPASSING AT LEAST
EIGHTY (80) PERCENT OF THE BARGE. CONTAINERS NOT HAULING USDA
CARGO OR NON-PERMANENT WALLS MAY BE USED AS BREAKWATER WALLS FOR
UP TO TWENTY (20) PERCENT OF THE PROTECTING WALL. ANY/ALL OTHER
BARGES WILL BE DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE TO THIS TENDER.
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NOTE 8: 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. 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 OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR
CONSIDERED. NO PHONE OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
- FFTP RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL
OFFERS.
- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY
FFTP 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 NOVEMBER 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 1200 HRS ET AUGUST 2, 2005.
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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@