Cameroon Award09-036P

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09-036P Cameroon Award
February 19, 2010

Freight Tender Results: CPI, Title II to Cameroon (02/19/10).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF COUNTERPART INTERNATIONAL (CPI), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS FOR THE FOLLOWING FOOD FOR EDUCATION CARGOES TENDERED JAN 26, 2010 UNDER INV-020 (IFB NO: 09-036P):
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BKA No: F10-0055
IFB NO: 09-036P-02
CMDY REQ#: CR-09-00707
CARGO: UP TO 90 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20 LITER PAILS
LOADPORT: BCHI (ARC ADVOCACY) – B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISPORT: DOUALA, CAMEROON
AVAIL: SHIP NET 03/01/10 – NLT 03/15/10 (AT PORT 04/05/10)
N/D NO: VEPD0040344
CARRIER: MAERSK LINE
VESSEL: MAERSK DRUMMOND V.1005 (Liberia Flag – P3 Service)
RATES: USD 185.00/GMT (OF $145, DI $40) all inclusive.
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BKA No: F10-0056
IFB NO: 09-036P-01
CMDY REQ#: CR-09-00707
CARGO: UP TO 210 NMT
COMMODITY: SMALL RED BEANS – 50 KILO BAGS
LOADPORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (COLGATE COMMODITIES) – B/N TERMS 1(A)
DISPORT: DOUALA, CAMEROON
AVAIL: AT PORT APR 20, 2010
N/D NO: VEP20040343
CARRIER: SEALIFT
VESSEL: M/V HARRIETTE (USA Flag – P1 Service)
RATE: USD 224.25/GMT (ocean $219.25, fumigation $5) all inclusive.
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BKA No: F10-0057
IFB NO: 09-036P-03
CMDY REQ#: CR-09-00707
CARGO: UP TO 830 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50 KILO BAGS
LOADPORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (LOUISIANA RICE) – B/N TERMS 1(A)
DISPORT: DOUALA, CAMEROON
AVAIL: AT PORT APR 20, 2010
N/D NO: VEPD0040306
CARRIER: SEALIFT
VESSEL: M/V HARRIETTE (USA Flag – P1 Service)
RATE: USD 224.25/GMT (ocean $219.25, fumigation $5) all inclusive.
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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: MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET
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09-036P Cameroon Re-Tender Amendment
January 28, 2010

Freight Tender Amendment: CPI, FFE, Cameroon 1/28/10.
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF COUNTERPART INTERNATIONAL
(CPI), HEREBY AMENDS THE CAMEROON FREIGHT TENDER DATED JAN 26, 2010
(INV.020 - IFB NUMBER: 09-036P) AS FOLLOWS:
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FREIGHT OFFERS ARE NOW DUE, SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA FBES, NO LATER
THAN 1000 HRS CT (1100 HRS ET) ON MONDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2010.
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ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF FREIGHT TENDER REMAIN UNCHANGED.
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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
?END


09-036P Cameroon Re-Tender
January 26, 2010

Freight Tender: CPI, Food For Education to Cameroon (01/26/10).
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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-020:
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IFB NUMBER: 09-036P.
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AA. IFB NO: 09-036P-01
CMDY REQ#: CR-09-00707
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. IFB NO: 09-036P-02
CMDY REQ#: CR-09-00707
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. IFB NO: 09-036P-03
CMDY REQ#: CR-09-00707
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://southernocean.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. 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 020 CARGO IS 04/20/10. 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:  THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE USAID NOTICE TO THE TRADE ISSUED APRIL 15, 2009 COVERING THE SHIPMENT OF BAGGED BEANS SHIPPED IN CONTAINERS TO DESIGNATED COUNTRIES ARE TO APPLY ON ANY SUCH SHIPMENTS COVERED BY THIS RFP. 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 CARRIER’S 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 CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE. NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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NOTE 3: DELIVERY TERMS:  IF CONTAINERIZED FOR CARRIER CONVENIENCE:
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS 2(A)(i) – CONTAINERS ARE TO BE DISCHARGED AND MOVED TO A SHED DESIGNATED BY THE PORT OR THE CARRIER’S CONTAINER FREIGHT STATION (CFS), WHERE THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE TO DEVAN THE CARGO AND TO DELIVER TO THE RECEIVERS, LOADED/STACKED ON RECEIVER’S CONVEYANCES.

OR

IF BREAKBULK:  DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS 2(A)(i) – THE CARGO IS TO BE DELIVERED TO RECEIVER/CONSIGNEE END OF HOOK, ALONG SIDE VESSEL, DIRECTLY ONTO PORT CONVEYANCES.
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NOTE 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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 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.
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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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NOTE 9: EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2009, ALL VESSEL SUBSTITUTIONS MUST BE VETTED THROUGH THE USDA/FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE. THE PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE
VESSEL MUST BE OF THE SAME SERVICE CATEGORY AS THE ORIGINALLY AWARDED
VESSEL. THIS APPLIES TO BOTH U.S. AND FOREIGN FLAG VESSEL SUBSTITUTIONS.
THE PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE VESSEL MUST ALSO APPEAR ON THE APPLICABLE
MARITIME ADMINISTRATION U.S. OR FOREIGN FLAG VESSEL LIST WHICH CAN BE
ACCESSED USING THE FOLLOWING URL: HTTP://WWW.MARAD.DOT.GOV/SHIPS_SHIPPING_LANDING_PAGE/CARGO_PREFERENCE/
CARGO_HUMANITARIAN_ASSISTANCE/CARGO_HUMAN_ASSISTANCE_REPORTS/
HUMANITARIAN_FOOD_AID_REPORTS.HTM.  IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS NOTICE, PLEASE CONTACT MS. AMY HARDING AT 202-720-3538.
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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 SUPPLIER’S PLANT, VESSEL OWNERS MUST COMPLY WITH SUPPLIER’S LOAD AND CAPACITY CAPABILITIES.  IF THE VESSEL FAILS TO C0MPLY WITH SUPPLIER’S LOAD CAPABILITIES, ANY COSTS INCURRED BY CCC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CARRYING CHARGES, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, STORAGE, WILL BE FOR THE VESSEL’S ACCOUNT.  IF CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ARE PLACED AT THE SUPPLIER’S PLANT, CARRIER MUST ENSURE THAT  CONTAINERS/
RAILCARS/TRUCKS ARE PLACED AT THE PLANT BY THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUPPLIER’S 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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- AS APPLICABLE, THE ALL INCLUSIVE RATE SUBMITTED MUST BREAKOUT THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: OCEAN FREIGHT, INLAND TRANSPORTATION (DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN), FUMIGATION, AND, STRIPPING/STACKING CHARGES AT FINAL DESTINATION (IF APPLICABLE). CARRIERS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT ALL INCLUSIVE RATES AS OUTLINED ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED NON RESPONSIVE.
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- CARRIERS SHALL INCLUDE ALL ACTUAL AND ANTICIPATED WAR RISK INSURANCE PREMIUMS IN THEIR OFFERED RATES. OWNER BEARS THE RISK OF ANY INCREASE IN
WAR RISK INSURANCE PREMIUMS.
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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.
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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 JANUARY 29, 2010.
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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

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09-036P Cameroon Tender
January 14, 2010

Freight Tender: CPI, Food For Education to Cameroon (01/14/10).
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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-010A:
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IFB NUMBER: 09-036P.
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AA. IFB NO: 09-036P-01
CMDY REQ#: CR-09-00707
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. IFB NO: 09-036P-02
CMDY REQ#: CR-09-00707
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. IFB NO: 09-036P-03
CMDY REQ#: CR-09-00707
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.
.
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://southernocean.sc.egov.usda.gov/COS/Main
.
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
.
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.
.
SPECIAL NOTE “C”:
AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE FOR COMMODITY DELIVERIES F.A.S. VESSEL FOR SOLICITATION 010A CARGO IS 04/05/10. 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:  THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE USAID NOTICE TO THE TRADE ISSUED APRIL 15, 2009 COVERING THE SHIPMENT OF BAGGED BEANS SHIPPED IN CONTAINERS TO DESIGNATED COUNTRIES ARE TO APPLY ON ANY SUCH SHIPMENTS COVERED BY THIS RFP. A COPY OF THIS NOTICE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS FOR PROPER CONTAINER LOADING, ARE AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.USAID.GOV/BUSINESS/OCEAN/NOTICES/
.
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 CARRIER’S TIME/RISK/EXPENSE. ORIGINAL FUMIGATION CERTS
TO BE PROVIDED TO BKA.
.
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 CARRIER’S 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 BANK’S 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 RECEIVER’S WAREHOUSE.
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NOTE 5: 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.
.
NOTE 6: 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.
.
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.
.
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
.
NOTE 9: EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2009, ALL VESSEL SUBSTITUTIONS MUST BE VETTED
THROUGH THE USDA/FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE. THE PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE
VESSEL MUST BE OF THE SAME SERVICE CATEGORY AS THE ORIGINALLY AWARDED VESSEL. THIS APPLIES TO BOTH U.S. AND FOREIGN FLAG VESSEL SUBSTITUTIONS. 
THE PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE VESSEL MUST ALSO APPEAR ON THE APPLICABLE MARITIME ADMINISTRATION U.S. OR FOREIGN FLAG VESSEL LIST WHICH CAN BE ACCESSED USING THE FOLLOWING URL:  HTTP://WWW.MARAD.DOT.GOV/SHIPS_SHIPPING_LANDING_PAGE/CARGO_PREFERENCE/CARGO_HUMANITARIAN_ASSISTANCE/CARGO_HUMAN_ASSISTANCE_REPORTS/HUMANITARIAN_FOOD_AID_REPORTS.HTM
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS NOTICE, PLEASE CONTACT MS. AMY HARDING AT 202-720-3538.
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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 SUPPLIER’S PLANT, VESSEL OWNERS MUST COMPLY WITH SUPPLIER’S LOAD AND CAPACITY CAPABILITIES.  IF THE VESSEL FAILS TO C0MPLY WITH SUPPLIER’S LOAD CAPABILITIES, ANY COSTS INCURRED BY CCC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CARRYING CHARGES, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, STORAGE, WILL BE FOR THE VESSEL’S ACCOUNT.  IF CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ARE PLACED AT THE SUPPLIER’S PLANT, CARRIER MUST ENSURE THAT CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ARE PLACED AT THE PLANT BY THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUPPLIER’S 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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- AS APPLICABLE, THE ALL INCLUSIVE RATE SUBMITTED MUST BREAKOUT THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: OCEAN FREIGHT, INLAND TRANSPORTATION (DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN), FUMIGATION, AND, STRIPPING/STACKING CHARGES AT FINAL DESTINATION (IF APPLICABLE). CARRIERS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT ALL INCLUSIVE RATES AS OUTLINED ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED NON RESPONSIVE.
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- CARRIERS SHALL INCLUDE ALL ACTUAL AND ANTICIPATED WAR RISK INSURANCE PREMIUMS IN THEIR OFFERED RATES. OWNER BEARS THE RISK OF ANY INCREASE IN
WAR RISK INSURANCE PREMIUMS.
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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.
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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 JANUARY 20, 2010.
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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
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