Cameroon Award10-031P
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10-031P Cameroon Award
April 13, 2011
Freight Tender Results: CPI, FFE to Cameroon (04/13/2011).
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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 March 3, 2011 UNDER INV-031 (IFB NO: 10-031P):
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BKA No: F11-0069
IFB NO: 10-031P-02
CMDY REQ#: CR-10-00657
CARGO: 90 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20 LITER PAILS
LOADPORT: BCHI (DIDION) – B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISPORT: DOUALA, CAMEROON
AVAIL: SHIP NET 04/16/11 – NLT 04/30/11(AT PORT 05/20/11)
N/D NO: VEPD0041757
CARRIER: MAERSK LINE
VESSEL: WESTETAL 1107 (Liberia Flag – P3 Service)
RATES: USD 185.00/GMT (OF $145, DI $40) all inclusive.
DATED: CONTRACT DATE APRIL 4, 2011
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BKA No: F10-0070
IFB NO: 10-031P-01
CMDY REQ#: CR-10-00657
CARGO: 210 NMT
COMMODITY: SMALL RED BEANS – 50 KILO BAGS
LOADPORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (ACKERMAN MARKET) – B/N TERMS 1(A)
DISPORT: DOUALA, CAMEROON
AVAIL: AT PORT MAY 20, 2011
N/D NO: VEP20041705
CARRIER: SEALIFT
VESSEL: M/V NOBLE STAR (USA Flag – P1 Service)
RATE: USD 302.01/GMT (ocean $291.01, fumigation $5, foreign handling $6)
all inclusive.
DATED: CONTRACT DATE APRIL 4, 2011
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BKA No: F10-0071
IFB NO: 10-031P-03
CMDY REQ#: CR-10-00657
CARGO: 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 MAY 20, 2011
N/D NO: VEPD0041677
CARRIER: SEALIFT
VESSEL: M/V NOBLE STAR (USA Flag – P1 Service)
RATE: USD 302.01/GMT (ocean $291.01, fumigation $5, foreign handling $6
all inclusive.
DATED: CONTRACT DATE APRIL 4, 2011
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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, JOHN.BAMBAS@BKALOGISTICS.NET
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10-031P Cameroon Re-Tender
March 4, 2011
Freight Re-Tender: CPI, Food For Education to
Cameroon (03/04/11).
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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, INV-031:
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IFB NUMBER: 10-031P.
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AA. IFB NO: 10-031P-01
CMDY REQ#: CR-10-00657
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: 10-031P-02
CMDY REQ#: CR-10-00657
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: 10-031P-03
CMDY REQ#: CR-10-00657
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 031 CARGO IS 05/20/11. 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 031, 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 NOTE “E”:
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: 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 5: CERTAIN COMMODITIES COVERED BY THIS IFB 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: 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 7: 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 8: 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 CPI 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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- CPI & 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 MARCH 10, 2011.
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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
10-031P Cameroon Cancellation
February 23, 2011
Freight Tender Cancellation: CPI, Food for Education, Cameroon 02/24/11.
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF COUNTERPART INTERNATIONAL
CPI), HEREBY CANCELS THE CAMEROON FREIGHT TENDER DATED FEBRUARY 11, 2011 (IFB
NUMBER:10-031P, INV 021A).
CARGOES WILL BE RE-TENDERED ON INV.031.
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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
10-031P Cameroon Tender
February 11, 2011
Freight Tender: CPI, Food For Education to Cameroon (02/11/11).
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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, INV-021A:
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IFB NUMBER: 10-031P.
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AA. IFB NO: 10-031P-01
CMDY REQ#: CR-10-00657
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: 10-031P-02
CMDY REQ#: CR-10-00657
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: 10-031P-03
CMDY REQ#: CR-10-00657
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:
.
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:
.
MR. MELVIN SMITH – TEL 816-926-6212
Melvin.smith@kcc.usda.gov
.
MR. ALAN GROTE – TEL 816-926-6078
Alan.grote@kcc.usda.gov
.
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 021A CARGO IS 05/05/11. 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.
.
SPECIAL NOTE "D":
IN AWARDING CARGO UNDER INVITATION 021A, 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.
.
SPECIAL NOTE “E”:
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.
.
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.
.
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.
.
NOTE 4: 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 5: CERTAIN COMMODITIES COVERED BY THIS IFB 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 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 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.
.
NOTE 7: 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 8: 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 CPI 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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- CPI & 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 FEBRUARY 17, 2011.
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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