Republic of the Congo Award07-031P

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07-031P Republic of Congo Award
September 27, 2007

Freight Tender Results: IPHD, Food for Education to Rep of Congo (09/27/07).
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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 AUGUST 17, 2007 TO REP OF CONGO UNDER INV 087A (IFB NUMBER 07-031P):
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IFB NUMBER: 07-031P.
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AA. REF NO: 07-031P-01 (BKA REF F07-0268)
FARES REF: CR-07-00487
CARGO: UP TO 140 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS 50K BAGS
SUPPLIER: GUIDRY LIASON GROUP
LOADING: FAS NORFOLK, VA 1(A) TERMS
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REP OF CONGO (SEE TENDER NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NOV 15, 2007.
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A1. REF NO: 07-031P-02 (BKA REF F07-0268-1)
FARES REF: CR-07-00487
CARGO: UP TO 950 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS 50K BAGS
SUPPLIER: ST HILAIRE SEED CO INC
LOADING: FAS NORFOLK, VA 1(A) TERMS
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REP OF CONGO (SEE TENDER NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NOV 15, 2007.
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A2. REF NO: 07-031P-03 (BKA REF F07-0268-2)
FARES REF: CR-07-00487
CARGO: UP TO 380 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS 50K BAGS
SUPPLIER: FGDI LLC
LOADING: FAS NORFOLK, VA 1(A) TERMS
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REP OF CONGO (SEE TENDER NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NOV 15, 2007.
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CARRIER: MAERSK LINE
VESSEL: M/V MAERSK DUISBURG V.713 (DEU FLAG P3 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 82.22/GMT ALLIN (USD 72.22 OF, USD 10.00 CONTAINER PROTOCOL)
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BB. REF NO: 07-031P-04 (BKA REF: F07-0269)
FARES REF: CR-07-00487
CARGO: UP TO 590 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGOIL 20 LITER PAILS
SUPPLIER: ARC-ADVOCACY
LOADING: FAS NORFOLK, VA 1(A) TERMS
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REP OF CONGO (SEE TENDER NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NOV 15, 2007.
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CC. REF NO: 07-031P-05 (BKA REF: F07-0270-2)
FARES REF: CR-07-00488
CARGO: UP TO 480 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGOIL 20 LITER PAILS
SUPPLIER: ARC-ADVOCACY
LOADING: FAS NORFOLK, VA 1(A) TERMS
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REP OF CONGO (SEE TENDER NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NOV 15, 2007.
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CARRIER: MAERSK LINE
VESSEL: M/V MAERSK DUISBURG V.713 (DEU FLAG P3 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 81.25/GMT ALLIN (USD 81.25 OF)
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C1. REF NO: 07-031P-06 (BKA REF: F07-0270)
FARES REF: CR-07-00488
CARGO: UP TO 340 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGOIL 20 LITER PAILS
LOADING: FAS HOUSTON, TX 1(A) TERMS
SUPPLIER: CAL-WESTERN PKG
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REP OF CONGO (SEE TENDER NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NOV 1, 2007.
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C2. REF NO: 07-031P-07 (BKA REF: F07-0270-1)
FARES REF: CR-07-00488
CARGO: UP TO 1080 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGOIL 20 LITER PAILS
SUPPLIER: ARC-ADVOCACY
LOADING: FAS HOUSTON, TX 1(A) TERMS
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REP OF CONGO (SEE TENDER NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NOV 01, 2007.
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CARRIER: AMERICA CARGO TRANSPORT
VESSEL: AMERICAN TRADER/TUG: LAUREN FOSS (USA FLAG P1 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 271.00/GMT ALLIN (USD 271.00 OF)
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DD. REF NO: 07-031P-08 (BKA REF: F07-0271)
FARES REF: CR-07-00487
CARGO: UP TO 2340 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE 50K BAGS
SUPPLIER: LOUISIANA RICE MILLING
LOADING: FAS LAKE CHARLES, LA 1(A) TERMS
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REP OF CONGO (SEE TENDER NOTE 4)
AVAIL: NOV 15, 2007.
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CARRIER: AMERICA CARGO TRANSPORT
VESSEL: AMERICAN TRADER/TUG: LAUREN FOSS (USA FLAG P1 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 257.00/GMT ALLIN (USD 257.00 OF)
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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
 

07-031P Republic of Congo Amendment
August 22, 2007

Freight Tender Amendment: IPHD, Food for Education to Rep of Congo (08/22/07)
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, ON BEHALF OF THE INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT (IPHD), ISSUES AN AMENDMENT TO ITS FREIGHT TENDER (IFB NUMBER:
07-031P) DATED AUG 17, 2007 AS FOLLOWS:
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AVAIL DATE FOR PARCELS AA, BB, CC, AND DD TO READ:
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AVAIL: AS PER ITEM 16 OF USDA INVITATION WITH
FAS U.S. PORT NOV 15, 2007.
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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 AT PHONE 202-331-7395, TELEFAX 202-331-7735, E-MAIL: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET

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07-031P Republic of Congo Tender
August 17, 2007

Freight Tender: IPHD, Food For Education to Rep of Congo (08/17/07).
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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 PROGRAM, VIA CONVENTIONAL BREAKBULK AND/OR CONTAINER
SERVICE, UNDER INV-087A:
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IFB NUMBER: 07-031P.
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AA. REF NO: 07-031P-01 (BKA REF F07-0268)
FARES REF: CR-07-00487
CARGO: UP TO 1470 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS 50K BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE B BELOW
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: AS PER ITEM 16 OF USDA INVITATION WITH
FAS U.S. PORT NOV 01, 2007.
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BB. REF NO: 07-031P-02 (BKA REF: F07-0269)
FARES REF: CR-07-00487
CARGO: UP TO 590 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGOIL 20 LITER PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE B BELOW
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: AS PER ITEM 16 OF USDA INVITATION WITH
FAS U.S. PORT NOV 01, 2007.
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CC. REF NO: 07-031P-03 (BKA REF: F07-0270)
FARES REF: CR-07-00488
CARGO: UP TO 1900 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGOIL 20 LITER PAILS (SEE SPECIAL NOTE C)
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE B BELOW
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: AS PER ITEM 16 OF USDA INVITATION WITH
FAS U.S. PORT NOV 01, 2007.
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DD. REF NO: 07-031P-04 (BKA REF: F07-0271)
FARES REF: CR-07-00487
CARGO: UP TO 2340 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE 50K BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE B BELOW
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: AS PER ITEM 16 OF USDA INVITATION WITH
FAS U.S. PORT NOV 01, 2007.
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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/RAILCARS
OR TRUCKS BENDS (AS APPLICABLE).
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SPECIAL NOTE A:
TO DETERMINE LOWEST LANDED COST, ALL CARRIERS ARE REQUIRED TO ELECTRONICALLY SUBMIT OFFERS FOR THE ABOVE CARGOES VIA THE FREIGHT BID ENTRY SYSTEM (FBES).
FBES CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGHT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE:
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https://indianocean.sc.egov.usda.gov/COS/Main
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CARRIERS MUST BE ASSIGNED A LOGIN ID AND PASSWORD TO ACCESS FBES. CONTACT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS REGARDING LOGON ID, PASSWORDS, AND FBES QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS:
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MR. MELVIN SMITH TEL 816-926-6212
Melvin.smith@kcc.usda.gov
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MS. TERESA HANSEN TEL 816-926-2605
Teresa.hansen@kcc.usda.gov
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MR. GARY MARSDEN TEL 816-926-6043
Gary.marsden@kcc.usda.gov
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SPECIAL NOTE B:
CARRIERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO OFFER ON ANY/ALL FAS POINTS AND BRIDGE POINTS AS LISTED ON THE USDA DOCUMENTS APPROVED PORTS/TERMINALS AND FORM KC-362. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED AVAIL DATE IS THE CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENT OF THE SUPPLIER(S), SUCCESSFUL OCEAN CARRIER(S) ARE ENCOURAGED TO COORDINATE WITH SUPPLIER(S) TO ENSURE A SMOOTH LOADING AND/OR TRANSFER OPERATION.
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SPECIAL NOTE C:
PARCEL BB IS FOR DIRECT DISTRIBUTION PARCEL CC IS FOR MONETIZATION. IF CONTAINER SERVICE OFFERED, THESE PARCELS MAY NOT BE LOADED INTO THE SAME CONTAINERS. IF BREAKBULK SERVICE OFFERED, SPECIAL ATTENTION IS TO BE GIVEN TO SEGREGATING THESE PARCELS TO AVOID CO-MINGLING.
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SPECIAL NOTE D:
CONTAINER LOADING PROTOCAL FOR BAGGED BEANS: THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE USAID
NOTICE TO THE TRADE ISSUED APR 12, 2005 AND REVISED AUGUST 3, 2005, COVERING
THE SHIPMENT OF BAGGED BEANS SHIPPED IN CONTAINERS TO DESIGNATED COUNTRIES ARE TO APPLY ON ANY SUCH SHIPMENTS BY THIS TENDER. A COPY OF THIS NOTICE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS FOR PROPER CONTAINER LOADING, ARE AVAILABLE AT:
http://www.usaid.gov/business/ocean/notices/.
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NOTE 1: IF CONTAINER SERVICE OFFERED, 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 2: 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 OR BRIDGE
CARGOES.
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NOTE 3: 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 IPHD PARCELS.
LDA, IF ANY, WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM OCEAN FREIGHT PAYMENT
AGAINST EACH B/L ISSUED.
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NOTE 4: IF CONTAINER SERVICE OFFERED / CONTRACTED, THEN:
CARRIER TO DELIVER CARGO CONTAINERS TO THE DISPORT OF POINTE NOIRE.
CARRIER TO GRANT 30 DAYS FREE-TIME FOR EACH CONTAINER TO ALLOW
FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCEDURES AND PERMIT IPHD TO DRAY SAME TO
FINAL INLAND DESTINATIONS 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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IF BREAKBULK SERVICE OFFERED / CONTRACTED, THEN:
DELIVERY BASIS US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE 2(A)(i), WITH EXCEPTIONS:
CARRIER TO DISCHARGE CARGOES DIRECTLY INTO RECEIVERS CONVEYANCES
OR
DELIVERY BASIS US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE 2(B)(i), CARGO TO BE PLACED
INTO THE WAREHOUSE(S) WITHIN THE PORT AREA AS DIRECTED BY RECEIVERS.
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NOTE 5: FREIGHT PAYMENT TO BE MADE THROUGH US BANK'S POWERTRACK SYSTEM.
CARRIER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AN ACCOUNT DIRECTLY WITH
US BANK.
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NOTE 6: TOWED BARGES WILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE TRANSATLANTIC TRADE PROVIDED ALL
CARGO IS CONTAINERIZED AND STOWED UNDER DECK. NO OTHER STOWAGE
ARRANGEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.
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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.
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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 NOV 1, 2004 WHICH IS FULLY INCORPORATED HEREIN.
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OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED, VIA FBES, NO LATER THAN 1000HRS U.S. CENTRAL TIME
ON AUG 24, 2007.
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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