Cameroon Award08-038P

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08-038P Cameroon Award
July 24, 2009

Washington DC
May 18, 2009


TO: Sealift, Inc.
% Potomac Maritime LLC
Attn: Mr. M. Wardian

CC: Counterpart International
Attn: Ms. S. Savage / Ms. T. Kapoor / Mr. D. Yameogo

CC: USDA Washington
Attn: Ms. A. Harding

CC: USDA KCCO
Attn: Mr. D. Webber / Ms. J. Young

RE: CPI Cameroon Inv-059
- fixture confirmation

Confirming our e-mail of 1203hrs May 7th, and information exchanged in subsequent communications, upon receipt of this message the following cargoes are booked SUBJECT TO CPI, USAID, USDA and MARAD APPROVALS.
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AA. BKA REF: F09-0166
RFP NO: 08-038P-01
FARES REF: CR-08-00877
CARGO: UP TO 210 NMT
COMMODITY: SMALL RED BEANS 50 KILO BAGS
LOADING: FAS LC LAKE CHARLES LA
SUPPLIER: TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY (USDA REF: N/D VEP20038879)
DISPORT: DOUALA, CAMEROON (BASIS 2(A)(i))
AVAIL: JULY 20, 2009
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BB. BKA REF: F09-0167
RFP NO: 08-038P-02
FARES REF: CR-08-00877
CARGO: UP TO 90 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL 20 LITER PAILS
LOADING: RHOU HOUSTON TX
SUPPLIER: CAL WESTERN PKG (USDA REF: N/D VEPD0038880)
DISPORT: DOUALA, CAMEROON (BASIS 2(A)(i))
AVAIL: NET JUNE 16 NLT JUNE 30, 2009
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CPI Cameroon Inv-059
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CC. BKA REF: F09-0168
REF NO: 08-038P-03
FARES REF: CR-08-00877
CARGO: UP TO 830 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE 50 KILO BAGS
LOADING: FAS LC LAKE CHARLES LA
SUPPLIER: ADM RICE INC. (USDA REF: N/D VEPD0038867)
DISPORT: DOUALA, CAMEROON (BASIS 2(A)(i))
AVAIL: JULY 20, 2009

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ON THE ABOVE:
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VESSEL: M/V Nobel Star, USA flag P1 service
LOADING: Jacintoport TX ETA July 25th ETS July 30, 2009
LOADING: Lake Charles LA ETA Aug 1st ETS Aug 10, 2009
DISPORT: Douala, Cameroon ETA Sept 19, 2009
RATES: Parcels AA and CC USD 347.78 per metric ton FBT Allin
(ocean USD 342.78, other USD 5.00)
Parcl BB USD 433.80 per metric ton FBT Allin (ocean USD 433.80)
No demurrage, no despatch, no detention. LDA to apply as per tender.
Owise, as per terms of the freight tender and terms of the US
FoodAid booking note dated Nov 4, 2004.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC WASHINGTON D.C. AT PHONE 202-331-7395,
TELEFAX 202-331-7735, E-MAIL: MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET -OR-
JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET
?END


08-038P Cameroon Re-Tender
April 28, 2009

Freight Tender: CPI, Food For Education to Cameroon (04/28/09).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF COUNTERPART INTERNATIONAL
CPI), REQUESTS U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG LINER OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD FOR EDUCATION PARCELS, VIA THRU BILL OF LADING, VIA CONVENTIONAL BREAKBULK AND/OR CONTAINER SERVICE, UNDER INV-059:
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IFB NUMBER: 08-038P.
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AA. RFP NO: 08-038P-01
CMDY REQ#: CR-08-00877
CARGO: UP TO 210 NMT
COMMODITY: SMALL RED BEANS 50 KILO BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE B BELOW
DISPORT: DOUALA, CAMEROON (SEE NOTE 3)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE C BELOW
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BB. RFP NO: 08-038P-02
FARES REF: CR-08-00877
CARGO: UP TO 90 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL 20 LITER PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE B BELOW
DISPORT: DOUALA, CAMEROON (SEE NOTE 3)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE C BELOW
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CC. REF NO: 08-038P-03
FARES REF: CR-08-00877
CARGO: UP TO 830 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE 50 KILO BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE B BELOW
DISPORT: DOUALA, CAMEROON (SEE NOTE 3)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE C BELOW
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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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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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MR. GARY MARSDEN TEL 816-926-6043
Gary.marsden@kcc.usda.gov
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MR. ALAN GROTE TEL 816-926-6078
Alan.grote@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 AND ALL INTERMODAL PLANT POINTS AS LISTED ON FORM KC-362.
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SPECIAL NOTE C:
AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE FOR COMMODITY DELIVERIES F.A.S. VESSEL FOR
SOLICITATION 059 CARGO IS 07/20/09. THE POTENTIAL SHIPPING PERIODS FOR
BIDS AT THE PLANT OR BRIDGEPOINT LOCATIONS CAN BE FOUND IN THE COMMODITY
SOLICITATION. THE AVAILABILITY/AT PORT AND SHIPPING PERIODS ARE 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 D:
CONTAINER LOADING PROTOCOL FOR BAGGED BEANS AND CORN: THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE USAID NOTICE TO THE TRADE ISSUED APRIL 12, 2005 AND REVISED AUGUST 3, 2005, COVERING THE SHIPMENT OF BAGGED BEANS AND CORN 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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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
LDA YES, AT USD 1.00/GMT/DAY OR PRO-RATA, PER B/N CLAUSE 15.
DDA NO.
FUMIGATION YES, ON ALL BAGGED COMMODITIES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH USDA
REGULATIONS, AT CARRIERS TIME/RISK/EXPENSE. ORIGINAL FUMIGATION CERTS
TO BE PROVIDED TO BKA.
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NOTE 1: IF CONTAINER SERVICE OFFERED / CONTRACTED, THEN:
CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD CPI 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 CPI CARGOES.
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NOTE 2: IF CONTAINER SERVICE OFFERED FOR CARRIER CONVENIENCE:
CONTAINERS TO BE LOADED BY CARRIER AT CARRIERS TIME, RISK,
AND EXPENSE. NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE
ACCEPTED.
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NOTE 3: IF CONTAINER SERVICE OFFERED / CONTRACTED, THEN:
DELIVERY BASIS US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE TERMS 2(C)(i).
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IF BREAKBULK SERVICE OFFERED / CONTRACTED, THEN:
DELIVERY BASIS US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE 2(C)(i).
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WAREHOUSE DETAILS:
KUMBO COOPERATIVE WAREHOUSE
TOBIN, KUMBO
NORTHWEST PROVINCE, REP OF CAMEROON
POC: DESIRE YAMEOGO, CPI COUNTRY DIRECTOR
TEL: 0023-796-997389.
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NOTE 4: FREIGHT PAYMENT TO BE MADE THROUGH US BANKS POWERTRACK SYSTEM.
CARRIER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AN ACCOUNT DIRECTLY WITH
US BANK.
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SIXTY (60) PERCENT OF THE THRU BILL OF LADING FREIGHT TO BE PAYABLE UPON
DISCHARGE OF CARGO FROM PERFORMING VESSEL. BALANCE OF FORTY (40)
PERCENT OF THRU BILL OF LADING FREIGHT TO BE PAYABLE UPON DELIVERY OF
ALL CARGOES TO RECEIVERS WAREHOUSE.
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NOTE 5: CERTAIN COMMODITIES COVERED BY THIS RFP MUST BE INSPECTED BY
APHIS/PPQ OR OTHER SUCH AUTHORITIES PRIOR TO LOADING SO THAT A
PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE CAN BE ISSUED. SUCH INSPECTION MUST
TAKE PLACE NOT MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE CARGO BEING
LOADED ABOARD THE VESSEL AT THE PORT OF EXPORT. CARRIERS
INTENDING TO LOAD THESE CARGOES INTO CONTAINERS, LASH BARGES, OR
OTHERWISE UNITIZE CARGOES IN A WAY THAT WILL PROHIBIT OR
RESTRICT INSPECTIONS WITHOUT SUSTAINING ADDITIONAL COSTS WILL BE
REQUIRED TO BEAR ALL SUCH ADDITIONAL EXPENSES IF THIS IS DONE
BEFORE INSPECTIONS ARE EFFECTED OR IF CARGOES ARE NOT LOADED
ON-BOARD A VESSEL WITHIN THE THIRTY DAY PERIOD FOLLOWING
INSPECTION.
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NOTE 6: OFFERS MUST BE FOR NAMED VESSEL(S) AND INCLUDE REASONABLE AND
ACCEPTABLE LOADING SCHEDULES AND TRANSIT TIMES IN ORDER TO BE
CONSIDERED RESPONSIVE. OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE VIA VESSELS NOT IN A
REGULARLY SCHEDULED LINER SERVICE MUST PROVIDE VESSEL'S
ITINERARY AND CURRENT POSITION. ADDITIONALLY, SUCH OFFERS
SHOULD INCLUDE FULL PARTICULARS ON VESSEL OWNER'S COMPANY
INCLUDING OFFICERS, ADDRESS AND BANK REFERENCE.
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NOTE 7: TRANSATLANTIC BARGE CLAUSE:
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 UNLESS THE
CARRIER HAS RECEIVED WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FROM THE SHIPPER(S)
AND USAID PROVIDING APPROVAL FOR A SPECIFIC VESSEL PRIOR TO THAT
VESSEL PARTICIPATING IN ANY TITLE II TRANSATLANTIC FOOD AID
SHIPMENTS.
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NOTE 8: EXPANSION OF TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS WITHIN THE PORT OF HOUSTON,
TEXAS CLAUSE:
EFFECTIVE WITH TITLE II INVITATION 028 ISSUED ON JANUARY 23,
2008, THE NOTICE TO THE TRADE EOD-150 (PILOT PROGRAM FOR LOAD
PORT SURVEYS AND PROCESSED COMMODITY BIDDING BASIS HOUSTON,
TEXAS) IS CANCELLED. USAID NOTICE TO THE TRADE DATED APRIL 5,
2006 F.A.S. ALLOCATED COMMODITIES AT HOUSTON AND JACINTO IS
ALSO RESCINDED. THIS MEANS THAT BEGINNING WITH INV 028, HOUSTON
WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE AS AN APPROVED DELIVERY POINT.
OFFERORS MUST SELECT TERMINALS WITHIN THE PORT OF HOUSTON AS
LISTED IN NOTICE TO THE TRADE: EXPANSION OF TERMINAL
DESIGNATIONS WITHIN THE PORT OF HOUSTON, TEXAS. THE NOTICE IS
POSTED ON THE USAID OCEAN NOTICES WEBSITE AT
HTTP://WWW.USAID.GOV/BUSINESS/OCEAN/NOTICES/. A COMPLETE LIST
OF DELIVERY/BID POINT CODES, INCLUDING THE NEW HOUSTON
DELIVERY/BID POINT CODES, IS AVAILABLE AT:
HTTP://WWW.FSA.USDA.GOV/FSA/WEBAPP?AREA=HOME&SUBJECT=COOP&TOPIC=PAS-EX-AP
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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 SUPPLIERS
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. IF
SUPPLIER FAILS TO PROVIDE COMMODITY FOR LOADING DURING THE SPECIFIED
SHIPPING PERIOD (OR BEYOND ALLOWABLE FREE TIME) DEMURRAGE, IF ANY,
WILL BE FOR ACCOUNT OF SUPPLIER.
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- OFFERS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY TENDER/RFP NUMBER AND ANY FUTURE
COMMUNICATION SHOULD ALSO IDENTIFY SAME BY TENDER OR CONTRACT
NUMBER.
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- OFFERS FROM NVOCC'S WILL BE CONSIDERED AS NON-RESPONSIVE.
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- OFFERS MUST INCLUDE: VESSEL NAME / TYPE / FLAG / YEAR BUILT.
ETA AT LOAD, DISPORT, AND FINAL DESTINATION. FULL STYLE OF CARRIER
OFFERING, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE, TELEX, AND/OR TELEFAX NUMBERS, AS
WELL AS THE NAMES AND TITLES OF THE CORPORATE OFFICERS WITH
DIRECT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OFFER AND APPLICABLE CORPORATE
DUNS NUMBER. WHETHER SERVICE IS DIRECT OR TRANSSHIPPED,
CONTAINER OR BREAKBULK. WHETHER SERVICE OFFERED IS LINER OR
CHARTER. STATEMENT THAT CARRIER IS A VOCC. OCEAN FREIGHT RATE
TO BE IN U.S. DOLLARS AND MUST BE ALL INCLUSIVE REPEAT ALL
INCLUSIVE.
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- CPI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT WITHOUT DISCUSSION OR REJECT
PROPOSALS, INCLUDING AWARDING INDIVIDUAL LOTS WHENEVER RFP
CONTAINS MORE THAN ONE LOT OF CARGO.
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- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY
CPI AND USDA.
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- CARGO PREFERENCE COMPLIANCE WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MARITIME
ADMINISTRATIONS JAN 8, 2003 LETTER.
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- EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, ALL AWARDS UNDER THIS RFP
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. COPIES OF THIS BOOKING NOTE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE
USAID WEBSITE AT WWW.USAID.GOV/BUSINESS/OCEAN/NOTICES.
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- FREIGHT OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA FBES NO LATER THAN
1000 HRS CT (1100 HRS ET) ON APRIL 30, 2009.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC WASHINGTON D.C. AT PHONE 202-331-7395,
TELEFAX 202-331-7735, E-MAIL: MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET -OR-
JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET
?END


08-038P Cameroon Cancelled
January 16, 2009

Freight Tender Cancelled: CPI, MDFFE Parcels to Cameroon (01/16/09).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF COUNTERPART INTERNATIONAL (CPI), HEREBY CANCELS FREIGHT TENDER DATED JAN 08, 2009 IN ITS ENTIRETY.
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THE PROJECT DESCRIBED WITHIN WILL BE RE-TENDERED AT A LATER DATE.
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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

08-038P Cameroon Tender
January 8, 2009

Freight Tender: CPI, Food For Education to Cameroon (01/08/09).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF COUNTERPART INTERNATIONAL
CPI), REQUESTS U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG LINER OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD FOR EDUCATION PARCELS, VIA THRU BILL OF LADING, VIA CONVENTIONAL BREAKBULK AND/OR CONTAINER SERVICE, UNDER INV-019B:
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IFB NUMBER: 08-038P.
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AA. REF NO: 08-038P-01 (BKA REF F09-0008)
FARES REF: CR-08-00877
CARGO: UP TO 210 NMT
COMMODITY: SMALL RED BEANS 50 KILO BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE B BELOW
DISPORT: DOUALA, CAMEROON (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: AS PER ITEM 16 OF USDA INVITATION WITH
FAS U.S. PORT APR 05, 2009.
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BB. REF NO: 08-038P-02 (BKA REF F09-0009)
FARES REF: CR-08-00877
CARGO: UP TO 90 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL 20 LITER PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE B BELOW
DISPORT: DOUALA, CAMEROON (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: AS PER ITEM 16 OF USDA INVITATION WITH
FAS U.S. PORT APR 05, 2009.
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CC. REF NO: 08-038P-03 (BKA REF F09-0010)
FARES REF: CR-08-00877
CARGO: UP TO 830 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE 50 KILO BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE B BELOW
DISPORT: DOUALA, CAMEROON (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: AS PER ITEM 16 OF USDA INVITATION WITH
FAS U.S. PORT APR 05, 2009.
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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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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:
.
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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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:
CONTAINER LOADING PROTOCOL FOR BAGGED BEANS AND CORN: THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE USAID NOTICE TO THE TRADE ISSUED APRIL 12, 2005 AND REVISED AUGUST 3, 2005, COVERING THE SHIPMENT OF BAGGED BEANS AND CORN 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 / CONTRACTED, THEN:
CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD CPI 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 CPI CARGOES.
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NOTE 2: NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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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 CPI SENEGAL PARCELS. LDA, IF ANY, WILL
BE DEDUCTED FROM OCEAN FREIGHT PAYMENT AGAINST EACH BILL
OF LADING ISSUED.
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NOTE 4: IF CONTAINER SERVICE OFFERED / CONTRACTED, THEN:
DELIVERY BASIS US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE TERMS 2(C)(i).
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IF BREAKBULK SERVICE OFFERED / CONTRACTED, THEN:
DELIVERY BASIS US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE 2(C)(i).
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WAREHOUSE DETAILS:
KUMBO COOPERATIVE WAREHOUSE
TOBIN, KUMBO
NORTHWEST PROVINCE, REP OF CAMEROON
POC: DESIRE YAMEOGO, CPI COUNTRY DIRECTOR
TEL: 0023-796-997389.
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NOTE 5: FREIGHT PAYMENT TO BE MADE THROUGH US BANKS POWERTRACK SYSTEM.
CARRIER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AN ACCOUNT DIRECTLY WITH
US BANK.
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SIXTY (60) PERCENT OF THE THRU BILL OF LADING FREIGHT TO BE PAYABLE UPON
DISCHARGE OF CARGO FROM PERFORMING VESSEL. BALANCE OF FORTY (40)
PERCENT OF THRU BILL OF LADING FREIGHT TO BE PAYABLE UPON DELIVERY OF
ALL CARGOES TO RECEIVERS WAREHOUSE.
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NOTE 6: TRANSATLANTIC BARGE CLAUSE:
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.
.
- 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.
- CPI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL
OFFERS.
- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY
CPI 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, VIA FBES, NO LATER THAN 1000HRS U.S. CENTRAL TIME ON
JAN 15, 2009.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 500, WASHINGTON D.C.
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