Guinea-Bissau Award09-050P

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09-050P Guinea-Bissau Award
November 5, 2010

Freight Tender Results: IPHD, McGovern Dole Food for Education Guinea Bissau 11/05/10.

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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (IPHD), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS ON McGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM CARGOES TO GUINEA BISSAU TENDERED ON OCTOBER 8, 2010 UNDER INV-100A:

IFB NUMBER: 09-050P

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REF NO:  F10-0366
FARES REF:  CR-09-00731 USDA T#: 09-050P-01
CARGO:  UP TO 140 NMT
COMMODITY:  PINTO BEANS - 50K BAGS
LOADING:  LC
SUPPLIER:  YELLOWSTONE BEAN (USDA REF: N/D VEP20041207)
DISPORT:  BISSAU, G-BISSAU
AVAIL:  AT PORT JAN 05, 2011
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REF NO:  F10-0367
FARES REF:  CR-09-00731 USDA T#: 09-050P-02
CARGO:  UP TO 10 NMT
COMMODITY:  PINTO BEANS - 50K BAGS
LOADING:  LC
SUPPLIER:  GUIDRY LIASON (USDA REF: N/D VEP20041208)
DISPORT:  BISSAU, G-BISSAU
AVAIL:  AT PORT JAN 05, 2011
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REF NO:  F10-0368
FARES REF:  CR-09-00731 USDA T#: 09-050P-03
CARGO:  UP TO 1190 NMT
COMMODITY:  PINTO BEANS - 50K BAGS
LOADING:  LC
SUPPLIER:  GUIDRY LIASON (USDA REF: N/D VEP20041209)
DISPORT:  BISSAU, G-BISSAU
AVAIL:  AT PORT JAN 05, 2011
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REF NO:  F10-0369
FARES REF:  CR-09-00731 USDA T#: 09-050P-04
CARGO:  UP TO 80 NMT
COMMODITY:  PINTO BEANS - 50K BAGS
LOADING:  LC
SUPPLIER:  GUIDRY LIASON (USDA REF: N/D VEP20041210)
DISPORT:  BISSAU, G-BISSAU
AVAIL:  AT PORT JAN 05, 2011
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REF NO:  F10-0370
FARES REF:  CR-09-00731 USDA T#: 09-050P-05
CARGO:  UP TO 950 NMT
COMMODITY:  VEGETABLE OIL – 20 LITER PAILS
LOADING:  LC – LAKE CHARLES
SUPPLIER:  ARC ADVOCACY (USDA REF: N/D VEPD0041263)
DISPORT:  BISSAU, G-BISSAU
AVAIL:  AT PORT DEC 20, 2010

REF NO:  F10-0371
FARES REF:  CR-09-00731 USDA T#: 09-050P-06
CARGO:  UP TO 480 NMT
COMMODITY:  DEHY POTATO FLAKES – 20K BAGS
LOADING:  LC – LAKE CHARLES
SUPPLIER:  IDAHO-PACIFIC CORP (USDA REF: N/D VEPD0039748)
DISPORT:  BISSAU, G-BISSAU
AVAIL:  AT PORT JAN 20, 2011

REF NO:  F10-0372
FARES REF:  CR-09-00731 USDA T#: 09-050P-07
CARGO:  UP TO 950 NMT
COMMODITY:  MILLED RICE - 50K BAGS
LOADING:  LC
SUPPLIER:  ADM RICE (USDA REF: N/D VEPD0041211)
DISPORT:  BISSAU, G-BISSAU
AVAIL:  AT PORT DEC 20, 2010
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REF NO:  F10-0373
FARES REF:  CR-09-00731 USDA T#: 09-050P-08
CARGO:  UP TO 950 NMT
COMMODITY:  MILLED RICE - 50K BAGS
LOADING:  LC
SUPPLIER:  ADM RICE (USDA REF: N/D VEPD0041212)
DISPORT:  BISSAU, G-BISSAU
AVAIL:  AT PORT JAN 05, 2011
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ON THE ABOVE:
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CARRIER:  MAERSK LIKE LTD.
VESSEL(S):  M/V MAEARSK CONSTELLATION (USA Flag – P1 Service)

RATES:  Delivery basis 2(C)(ii) to IPHD’s Bissau warehouse:
Rice:  USD 261.10/GMT (OF $236.94, FI $19.16, Fum $5) all in.
Beans:  USD 261.10/GMT (OF $236.94, FI $19.16, Fum $5) all in.
Oil:  USD 279.60/GMT (OF $256.94, FI $22.66) all in.
Flakes:  USD 264.60/GMT (OF $236.94, FI $22.66, Fum $5) all in.

Delivery basis 2(C)(ii) to IPHD’s Canchungo warehouse:
Rice:  USD 276.96/GMT (OF $236.94, FI $35.02, Fum $5) all in.
Beans:  USD 276.96/GMT (OF $236.94, FI $35.02, Fum $5) all in.
Oil:  USD 295.87/GMT (OF $256.94, FI $38.93) all in.
Flakes:  USD 280.87/GMT (OF $236.94, FI $38.93, Fum $5) all in.

The rates are based on Maersk Line Ltd being awarded 23,480 mt from
Inv.100A

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, SHELTON.METCALF@BKALOGISTICS.NET


09-050P Guinea-Bissau Amendment
October 12, 2010

AMENDED Freight Tender: IPHD, McGovern Dole Food for Education Guinea Bissau (10/12/10)
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE 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 CARGOES, VIA CONTAINER A/O CONVENTIONAL BREAKBULK SERVICE, UNDER INV-100A:
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IFB NUMBER:  09-050P.
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REF NO:  09-050P-01
FARES REF:  CR-09-00731
CARGO:  UP TO 1,420 NMT
COMMODITY:  PINTO BEANS – 50K BAGS
LOADING:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISPORT:  BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO:  09-050P-02
FARES REF:  CR-09-00731
CARGO:  UP TO 950 NMT
COMMODITY:  VEGETABLE OIL – 20 LITER PAILS
LOADING:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISPORT:  BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO:  09-050P-03
FARES REF:  CR-09-00731
CARGO:  UP TO 480 NMT
COMMODITY:  DEHY POTATO FLAKES – 20K BAGS
LOADING:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISPORT:  BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO:  09-050P-04
FARES REF:  CR-09-00731
CARGO:  UP TO 1,900 NMT
COMMODITY:  MILLED RICE – 50K BAGS
LOADING:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISPORT:  BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU (SEE NOTE 5)
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 100A CARGO IS 01/05/11. 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":
IN AWARDING CARGO UNDER INVITATION 100A, USDA WILL CONSIDER FACTORS INCLUDING THE LOWEST LANDED COST, AND THE IMPACT OF ANY POTENTIAL AWARD ON THE AGENCY’S ABILITY TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF STATUTES AND REGULATIONS INCLUDING THE CARGO PREFERENCE ACT.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
DISPUTE RESOLUTION – ARBITRATION.
LDA – NO.
DDA – YES, FIXED DAY DDA, NLT MARCH 1, 2011 ARRIVAL AT BISSAU. USD 1.00/GMT/DAY BEYOND MARCH 1, 2011. B/N CLAUSE 15.
FUMIGATION – YES, ON ALL BAGGED COMMODITIES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH USDA REGULATIONS, AT CARRIER’S TIME/RISK/EXPENSE.
CONTAINERIZATION – PREFERRED.
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NOTE 1:  IF CONTAINERIZED, CONTAINERS TO BE LOADED BY CARRIER AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE. NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

NOTE 2:  IF CONTAINERIZED, 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:  CARGO TO BE UNLOADED AND DELIVERED INLAND DURING NORMAL PORT AND WAREHOUSE WORKING HOURS.  NO NIGHT OFFLOADING OR INLAND DELIVERIES UNLESS AGREED UPON WITH THE CONSIGNEE.
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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.  100% FREIGHT DUE UPON COMPLETION OF DELIVERY AT THE FINAL DESTINATION WAREHOUSE(S).
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NOTE 5:  DELIVERY BASIS US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE TERMS 2(C)(ii).  THE CARGO IS TO BE UNLOADED FROM THE CARRIER’S CONVEYANCE AND STACKED INTO  RECEIVER’S/
CONSIGNEE’S WAREHOUSE(S) LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE PORT AREA AT THE CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE.
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THRU B/L TO THE FOLLOWING IPHD WAREHOUSE LOCATIONS:
(A) ARMAZEM AO LADO DO SECRETARIA DE ESTADO DOS COMBATENTE
BILOLA, BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU
POC:  MR. ADRIAN BALAN, TEL:  245-724-8644
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(B) ARMAZEM BAIRRO TCHADA
AVENIDA TITINA SILLA, CANCHUNGO, GUINEA BISSAU
POC:  MR. ADRIAN BALAN, TEL:  245-724-8644.
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FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND WITHOUT GUARANTEE, IPHD WILL REQUIRE DELIVERY OF COMMODITIES AS FOLLOWS:  TO WAREHOUSE “A” ABOVE: 950 NMT BEANS; 635 NMT VEGOIL; 1270 NMT MILLED RICE; AND, 320 NMT POTATO FLAKES.  TO WAREHOUSE “B” ABOVE:  470 NMT BEANS; 315 NMT VEGOIL; 630 NMT MILLED
RICE; AND, 160 NMT POTATO FLAKES.
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EVALUATION:  PROPOSALS WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON THE 2(C)(ii) TO WAREHOUSE (A) ABOVE.  PROPOSALS MUST ALSO INCLUDE RATES TO WAREHOUSE (B) ABOVE.
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NOTE 6: 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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NOTE 7:  IF CONTAINERIZED, CARRIERS MUST NOT COMINGLE OTHER SHIPPER’S COMMODITIES OR DIFFERENT COMMODITIES IN THE SAME CONTAINER.
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NOTE 8:  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 9:  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 10:  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 USDA PROVIDING APPROVAL FOR A SPECIFIC VESSEL PRIOR TO THAT VESSEL PARTICIPATING IN ANY TRANSATLANTIC FOOD AID SHIPMENTS.
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NOTE 11:  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 USDA OCEAN NOTICES WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.FAS.USDA.GOV/EXCREDITS/IFB/DEFAULT.HTM
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 12:  ALL VESSEL SUBSTITUTIONS MUST BE VETTED THROUGH USDA/FAS.  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
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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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- 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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- AS APPLICABLE, THE ALL INCLUSIVE RATE SUBMITTED MUST BREAKOUT THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS:  OCEAN FREIGHT, INLAND TRANSPORTATION (DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN), FUMIGATION, CONTAINER PROTOCOL (IF APPLICABLE), 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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- ONLY OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED. NO PHONE OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY IPHD AND USDA.
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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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- IPHD & USDA RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT WITHOUT DISCUSSION, REJECT, OR NEGOTIATE PROPOSALS, INCLUDING AWARDING INDIVIDUAL LOTS WHENEVER RFP CONTAINS MORE THAN ONE LOT OF CARGO.
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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.
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- TOTAL COMMISSIONS 2.5%. IF OFFERED DIRECT, 2.5% TO BKA LOGISTICS. IF OFFERED THROUGH A BROKER, 2/3 OF 2.5% TO BKA LOGISTICS, AND 1/3 OF 2.5% TO OWNERS’ BROKER.
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- FREIGHT OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA FBES NO LATER THAN 1000 HRS CT (1100 HRS ET) ON OCTOBER 14, 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 OR
MANISHA.LAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET

09-050P Guinea-Bissau Tender
October 8, 2010

Freight Tender: IPHD, McGovern Dole Food for Education Guinea Bissau (10/08/10)
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE 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 CARGOES, VIA CONTAINER SERVICE ONLY, UNDER INV-100A:
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IFB NUMBER:  09-050P.
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REF NO:  09-050P-01
FARES REF:  CR-09-00731
CARGO:  UP TO 1,420 NMT
COMMODITY:  PINTO BEANS – 50K BAGS
LOADING:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISPORT:  BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO:  09-050P-02
FARES REF:  CR-09-00731
CARGO:  UP TO 950 NMT
COMMODITY:  VEGETABLE OIL – 20 LITER PAILS
LOADING:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISPORT:  BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO:  09-050P-03
FARES REF:  CR-09-00731
CARGO:  UP TO 480 NMT
COMMODITY:  DEHY POTATO FLAKES – 20K BAGS
LOADING:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISPORT:  BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO:  09-050P-04
FARES REF:  CR-09-00731
CARGO:  UP TO 1,900 NMT
COMMODITY:  MILLED RICE – 50K BAGS
LOADING:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISPORT:  BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU (SEE NOTE 5)
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 100A CARGO IS 01/05/11.  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":
IN AWARDING CARGO UNDER INVITATION 100A, USDA WILL CONSIDER FACTORS INCLUDING THE LOWEST LANDED COST, AND THE IMPACT OF ANY POTENTIAL AWARD ON THE AGENCY’S ABILITY TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF STATUTES AND REGULATIONS INCLUDING THE CARGO PREFERENCE ACT.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
DISPUTE RESOLUTION – ARBITRATION.
LDA – YES, USD 1.00 PER METRIC TON PER DAY OR PRO-RATA, B/N CLAUSE 15.
DDA – NO.
FUMIGATION – YES, ON ALL BAGGED COMMODITIES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH USDA REGULATIONS, AT CARRIER’S TIME/RISK/EXPENSE.
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NOTE 1:  CONTAINERIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL COMMODITIES. CONTAINERS TO BE LOADED BY CARRIER AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE. NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

NOTE 2:  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:  CARGO TO BE UNLOADED AND DELIVERED INLAND DURING NORMAL PORT AND WAREHOUSE WORKING HOURS.  NO NIGHT OFFLOADING OR INLAND DELIVERIES UNLESS AGREED UPON WITH THE CONSIGNEE.
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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.  100% FREIGHT DUE UPON COMPLETION OF DELIVERY AT THE FINAL DESTINATION WAREHOUSE(S).
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NOTE 5:  DELIVERY BASIS US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE TERMS 2(C)(ii). THE CARGO IS TO BE UNLOADED FROM THE CARRIER’S CONVEYANCE AND STACKED INTO RECEIVER’S/
CONSIGNEE’S WAREHOUSE(S) LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE PORT AREA AT THE CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE.
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THRU B/L TO THE FOLLOWING IPHD WAREHOUSE LOCATIONS:
(A) ARMAZEM AO LADO DO SECRETARIA DE ESTADO DOS COMBATENTE
BILOLA, BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU
POC:  MR. ADRIAN BALAN, TEL:  245-724-8644
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(B) ARMAZEM BAIRRO TCHADA
AVENIDA TITINA SILLA, CANCHUNGO, GUINEA BISSAU
POC:  MR. ADRIAN BALAN, TEL: 245-724-8644.
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FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND WITHOUT GUARANTEE, IPHD WILL REQUIRE DELIVERY OF COMMODITIES AS FOLLOWS:  TO WAREHOUSE “A” ABOVE: 950 NMT BEANS; 635 NMT VEGOIL; 1270 NMT MILLED RICE; AND, 320 NMT POTATO FLAKES.  TO WAREHOUSE “B” ABOVE: 470 NMT BEANS; 315 NMT VEGOIL; 630 NMT MILLED
RICE; AND, 160 NMT POTATO FLAKES.
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EVALUATION:  PROPOSALS WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON THE 2(C)(ii) TO WAREHOUSE (A) ABOVE. PROPOSALS MUST ALSO INCLUDE RATES TO WAREHOUSE (B) ABOVE.
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NOTE 6:  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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NOTE 7:  CARRIERS MUST NOT COMINGLE OTHER SHIPPER’S COMMODITIES OR DIFFERENT COMMODITIES IN THE SAME CONTAINER.
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NOTE 8:  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 9:  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 10:  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 USDA PROVIDING APPROVAL FOR A SPECIFIC VESSEL PRIOR TO THAT VESSEL PARTICIPATING IN ANY TRANSATLANTIC FOOD AID SHIPMENTS.
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NOTE 11:  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 USDA OCEAN NOTICES WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.FAS.USDA.GOV/EXCREDITS/IFB/DEFAULT.HTM
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 12:  ALL VESSEL SUBSTITUTIONS MUST BE VETTED THROUGH USDA/FAS.  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
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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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- 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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- AS APPLICABLE, THE ALL INCLUSIVE RATE SUBMITTED MUST BREAKOUT THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS:  OCEAN FREIGHT, INLAND TRANSPORTATION (DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN), FUMIGATION, CONTAINER PROTOCOL (IF APPLICABLE), 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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- ONLY OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED. NO PHONE OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY IPHD AND USDA.
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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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- IPHD & USDA RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT WITHOUT DISCUSSION, REJECT, OR NEGOTIATE PROPOSALS, INCLUDING AWARDING INDIVIDUAL LOTS WHENEVER RFP CONTAINS MORE THAN ONE LOT OF CARGO.
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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.
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- TOTAL COMMISSIONS 2.5%. IF OFFERED DIRECT, 2.5% TO BKA LOGISTICS. IF OFFERED THROUGH A BROKER, 2/3 OF 2.5% TO BKA LOGISTICS, AND 1/3 OF 2.5% TO OWNERS’ BROKER.
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- FREIGHT OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA FBES NO LATER THAN 1000 HRS CT (1100 HRS ET) ON OCTOBER 14, 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 OR
MANISHA.LAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET