Tanzania Award11-005P

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11-005P Tanzania Award
July 11, 2011

Booking Details
IFB No. PCI-TZ-11-005P
WBSCM Freight Solicitation #2000000221 and 200000165
Shipper:  Project Concern International

1.  Carrier:  CMA CGM (America) Inc.
Vessel:  CMA CGM MARLIN (P3)
Cargoes:
A.  240 MT Rice in 50 kg Bags
BCHI/Dar Es Salaam
Frt Rate:  $202.00 per MT
B.  100 NMT Pinto Beans in 50 kg Bags
BCHI/Dar Es Salaam
Frt Rate:  $249.00 per MT

2.  Carrier:  Maersk Lines
Vessel:  MAERSK VIRGINIA(P2) & MAERSK IOWA (P2)
Cargoes:
A.  60 MT Pinto Beans in 50 kg Bags
BHOU/Dar Es Salaam
Frt Rate:  $262.00 per MT
B.  500 NMT Sorghum in 50 kg Bags
Jacintoport/Dar Es Salaam
Frt Rate:  $277.00 per MT
C.  350 NMT Rice in 50 kg Bags
BHOU/Dar Es Salaam
Frt Rate:  $237.00 per MT
D.  80 NMT Sunflowerseed Oil in 20 ltr pails
RHOU/Dar Es Salaam
Frt Rate:  $238.50 per MT
E.  30 NMT Pinto Beans in 50 kg Bags
BCHI/Dar Es Salaam
Frt Rate:  $302.00 per MT

All other terms and conditions pursuant tender terms.

11-005P Tanzania Re-Tender
May 31, 2011

Partial Freight Re-Tender: Project Concern International McGovern-Dole Cargoes to Tanzania 

PANALPINA, INC. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL, REQUESTS OFFERS OF U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING CARGOES THROUGH THE MCGOVERN-DOLE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FOR EDUCATION AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM:

1.  DATE:  MAY 31, 2011
IFB NO.:  PCI-TZ-11-005P
WBSCM FREIGHT SOLICITATION # 2000000221
WBSCM COMMODITY SOLICITATION #2000000220

2.  CARGOES:

A.  SALES ORDER NO.:  5000045995
COMMODITY:  PINTO BEANS IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO:  190 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE *A BELOW
AVAILABILITY DATE:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE *B BELOW
DISCHARGE PORT:  DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA

SPECIAL NOTES:

A.  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.

B.  AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE FOR COMMODITY DELIVERIES F.A.S. VESSEL IS AUGUST 5, 2011.  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

3.  SHIPMENT OF COMMODITIES IN ONE VESSEL PREFERRED.

4.  SHIPMENT OF SPLIT BOOKINGS ARE NOT ALLOWED (ALL CARGO UNDER ONE BOOKING MUST BE SHIPPED TOGETHER).

5.  VESSEL TYPE EXCLUSIONS:  TOWED BARGES ARE EXCLUDED.

6.  TERMS:  FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE/NO DESPATCH/NO DETENTION ON VESSELS, CONTAINERS, TRAILERS, TRUCKS AND/OR RAILCARS BENDS.

AS PER U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE CLAUSE 2(B)(i)  - THE CARGO IS TO BE PLACED INTO THE WAREHOUSE WITHIN THE PORT AREA.

7.  IF CARGOES ARE CONTAINERIZED FOR CONVENIENCE OF CARRIERS. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ALL CARGO THAT IS CONTAINERIZED:

A)  MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

B)  CARGO IS TO BE STUFFED INTO CONTAINERS AT OWNER’S TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE. 
CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR STRIPPING CARGO FROM CONTAINER AT DISCHARGE PORT.

C) CONTAINER SHALL BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO LOADING AND AN INSPECTION CERTIFICATE
OBTAINED WHICH ENSURES THAT THE CONTAINER IS CLEAN, DRY, FREE OF INSECT INFESTATION AND ODOR, AND IS IN CONDITION TO LOAD AND CARRY FOOD COMMODITIES.

D) CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD THESE CARGOES IS:

(1) IN WIND AND WATER TIGHT CONDITION;
(2) NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) YEARS OLD;
(3) NOT A SALVAGED CONTAINER OR MUSTERED OUT FROM REGULAR SERVICE.

AS A CONDITION OF PAYMENT, CARRIER MUST PROVIDE TO PANALPINA, INC. AN   INDEPENDENT SURVEY REPORT ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF            CONTAINERS. SURVEY IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO LOADING THESE CARGOES.

E) COSTS FOR ALL CONTAINER INSPECTIONS SHALL BE FOR THE ACCOUNT OF THE OCEAN  CARRIER.

8.  FUMIGATION:  ALL CARGO MUST BE FUMIGATED AT OWNER’S TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE.

9.  SPECIAL NOTE – CONTAINER LOADING PROTOCOL FOR BAGGED BEANS:  THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE USAID NOTICE TO THE TRADE ISSUED APRIL 12, 2005 AND REVISED AUGUST 3, 2005, COVERING THE SHIPMENT OF BAGGED BEANS SHIPPED IN CONTAINERS TO DESIGNATED COUNTRIES ARE TO APPLY ON ANY SUCH SHIPMENTS BY THIS TENDER. 
A COPY OF THIS NOTICE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS FOR PROPER CONTAINER LOADING, IS AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.USAID.GOV/BUSINESS/OCEAN/NOTICES/

10.  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.

11.  FOR INTERMODAL CARGOES:  CARRIERS MUST COMPLY W ITH SUPPLIER’S LOAD AND CAPACITY CAPABILITIES.  IF THE CARRIER FAILS TO COMPLY WITH SUPPLIER’S LOAD CAPABILITIES, ANY COSTS INCURRED BY CCC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CARRYING CARGES, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, AND STORAGE WILL BE FOR THE CARRIER’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.

12.  IN KEEPING WITH U.S. CUSTOMS ENFORCED COMPLIANCE PROGRAM FOR OUTBOUND DOCUMENTATION, CARRIERS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE SHIPPER/CARGO INTERESTS DUE IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO DELAY BY CARRIER IN VERIFYING FINAL LOAD COUNT AND PROVIDING SAME TO PANALPINA, INC., OR FOR LOADING ON A VESSEL AHEAD OF THE BOOKED SCHEDULE WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL AND NOTIFICATION TO PANAPINA WILL BE SOLEY FOR CARRIER’S ACCOUNT.

13.  THE OCEAN CARRIER SHALL RELEASE CLEAN ORIGINAL OCEAN BILLS OF LADING PROMPTLY UPON COMPLETION OF LOADING.  CLAUSED BILLS OF LADING ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.  BILLS OF LADING MUST NOT CONTAIN ANY CLAUSE SUCH AS “SAID TO CONTAIN”, “SHIPPERS’ LOAD AND COUNT” OR WORDS OF SIMILAR EFFECT.

14.  NON U.S. FLAG VESSELS MUST BE REGISTERED IN LLOYDS OR EQUIVALENT AND MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 20 YEARS OLD.

15.  ALL VESSEL SUBSTITUTIONS MUST BE VETTED THROUGH THE USDA/FOREIGN AGRILCUTURAL 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/c…
assistance/cargo_human_assistance_reports/Humanitarian_Food_Aid_Reports.htm.

16.  OFFERS FROM NVOCC’S WILL BE CONSIDERED AS NON-RESPONSIVE.

17.  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. 

18.  ALL OFFERS AND CARGO BOOKINGS MUST BE BASIS FULL LINER TERMS WITH NO DEMURRAGE/NO DESPATCH/NO DETENTION.  RATES OFFERED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE AND STATED PER GROSS METRIC TON.  ALL-INCLUSIVE RATES WHICH INCLUDE COSTS FOR SERVICES OTHER THAN PORT TO PORT OCEAN TRANSPORTATION MUST INCLUDE A BREAKDOWN OF THE OCEAN CHARGE COMPONENT AND EACH OF THE FOLLOWING OTHER CHARGES, AS APPLICABLE: DOMESTIC INLAND TRANSPORTATION, FOREIGN INLAND TRANSPORTATION, FUMIGATION.

19.  NO MINIMUM BILL OF LADING QUANTITIES OR CHARGES OR MINIMUM CONTAINER QUANTITIES OR CHARGES TO APPLY.

20.  LOADING DELAY ASSESSMENTS TO APPLY AT USD 1.00 PER METRIC TON PER DAY OR PRO-RATA.

21.  WAR RISK PREMIMUMS:  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 PREMIUMS.

22.  FREIGHT PAYMENT WILL BE MADE PURSUANT THE BOOKING NOTE TERMS EXCEPT INVOICE DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE SENT TO:

MS. PAMELA WHITE
USDA/FAS/OCBD/FAD
TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS BRANCH
1250 MARYLAND AVENUE, SW, SUITE 400
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20024

23.  EVALUATION AND CONTRACT AWARD:  OFFERS WHICH DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQURIEMENTS OF THIS IFB WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.  OFFERS MUST INCLUDE FULL PARTICULARS DEMONSTRATING THE WILLINGNESS AND ABILITY TO MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS.  THE SHIPPER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AWARD WITHOUT DISCUSSIONS.  AWARD(S) WILL BE TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE OFFEROR MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS IFB.

24.  EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED ABOVE, THIS TENDER IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PART I AND PART II OF THE U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE AS ADOPTED NOVEMBER 1, 2004 WHICH IS FULLY INCORPORATED HEREIN.

25.  ALL FREIGHT OFFERS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA THE WEB BASED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (WBSCM) SYSTEM.  SUBMISSION OF OFFERS BY AN OTHER MEANS WILL RESULT IN THE OFFER DEEMED AS NONRESPONSIVE.

THE WBSCM SYSTEM CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE:
http://www.fas.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=coop&topic-wbs

CARRIERS MUST BE ASSIGNED A USDA E-AUTHENTICATION LOGON ID AND PASSWORD      TO ACCESS THE WBSCM SYSTEM.

CONTACT THE WBSCM HELP DESK FOR INFORMATION REGARDING LOGON IDS, PASSWORDS, AND WBSCM SYSTEM QUESTIONS OR CONCERN: 

TELEPHONE:  (877) 927-2648
E-MAIL:  WBSCMhelp@ams.usda.gov

ALL FREIGHT OFFERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 1300 HRS U.S. CENTRAL TIME (1400 HRS WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME) ON JUNE 1, 2011.

ONLY OFFERS THAT ARE RESPONSIVE TO THE TERMS OF THE TENDER WILL BE CONSIDERED AND NO NEGOTIATION WILL BE PERMITTED.

NO PHONE OFFERS OR OFFERS VIA E-MAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED.

26.  CHARTERERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND/OR ALL OFFERS.

27.  TOTAL COMMISSIONS:  2.5%.  IF OFFERED DIRECT, 2.5% TO PANALPINA, INC. IF OFFERED THROUGH A BROKER, 2/3 OF 2.5% TO PANALPINA, INC. AND 1/3 OF 2.5% TO OWNER’S BROKER.

28.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL PANALPINA, INC. AT (703) 674-2317.

11-005P Tanzania Amendment 2
May 18, 2011


FREIGHT TENDER AMENDMENT NO. 2

PANALPINA, INC. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL HEREBY AMENDS THE FREIGHT TENDER ISSUED MAY 13, 2011 UNDER IFB NO. PCI-TZ-FFP-11-005P AS FOLLOWS:

CLAUSE 25 SHOULD NOW READ –

25.  ALL FREIGHT OFFERS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA THE WEB BASED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (WBSCM) SYSTEM. SUBMISSION OF OFFERS BY AN OTHER MEANS WILL RESULT IN THE OFFER DEEMED AS NONRESPONSIVE.

THE WBSCM SYSTEM CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE:
http://www.fas.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=coop&topic-wbs

CARRIERS MUST BE ASSIGNED A USDA E-AUTHENTICATION LOGON ID AND PASSWORD
TO ACCESS THE WBSCM SYSTEM.

CONTACT THE WBSCM HELP DESK FOR INFORMATION REGARDING LOGON IDS, PASSWORDS, AND WBSCM SYSTEM QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS:

TELEPHONE: (877) 927-2648
E-MAIL: WBSCMhelp@ams.usda.gov

ALL FREIGHT OFFERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 1300 HRS U.S. CENTRAL TIME (1400 HRS WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME) ON FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2011.

ONLY OFFERS THAT ARE RESPONSIVE TO THE TERMS OF THE TENDER WILL BE CONSIDERED AND NO NEGOTIATION WILL BE PERMITTED.

NO PHONE OFFERS OR OFFERS VIA E-MAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED.


ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.


11-005P Tanzania Amendment
May 16, 2011


Freight Tender Amendment:  Project Concern International McGovern-Dole Cargoes to Tanzania

PANALPINA, INC. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL, HEREBY AMENDS FREIGHT TENDER DATED MAY 13, 2011 - IFB NO.:  PCI-TZ-11-005P TO ADD THE FOLLOWING:

DISCHARGE TERMS:
AS PER U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE CLAUSE 2(B)(i) - THE CARGO IS TO BE PLACED INTO THE WAREHOUSE WITHIN THE PORT AREA.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

11-005P Tanzania Tender
May 13, 2011

Freight Tender:  Project Concern International McGovern-Dole Cargoes to Tanzania
PANALPINA, INC. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL, REQUESTS OFFERS OF U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING CARGOES THROUGH THE MCGOVERN-DOLE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FOR EDUCATION AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM:

1.  DATE:  MAY 13, 2011
IFB NO.:  PCI-TZ-11-005P
WBSCM FREIGHT SOLICITATION # 2000000165
WBSCM COMMODITY SOLICIATION #2000000164

2.  CARGOES:

A.  SALES ORDER NO.:  5000040635
COMMODITY:  MILLED RICE IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO:  590 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE *A BELOW
AVAILABILITY DATE:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE *B BELOW
DISCHARGE PORT:  DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA

B.  SALES ORDER NO.:  5000040825
COMMODITY:  SORGHUM IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO:  500 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE *A BELOW
AVAILABILITY DATE:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE *B BELOW
DISCHARGE PORT:  DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA

C.  SALES ORDER NO.:  5000040825
COMMODITY:  SUNFLOWERSEED OIL IN 20 LTR PAILS
CARGO:  80 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE *A BELOW
AVAILABILITY DATE:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE *B BELOW
DISCHARGE PORT:  DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA

D.  SALES ORDER NO.:  5000040825
COMMODITY:  SMALL RED BEANS IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO:  190 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE *A BELOW
AVAILABILITY DATE:  SEE SPECIAL NOTE *B BELOW
DISCHARGE PORT:  DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA

SPECIAL NOTES:

A.  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.

B.  AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE FOR COMMODITY DELIVERIES F.A.S. VESSEL IS AUGUST 5, 2011.  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

3.  SHIPMENT OF COMMODITIES IN ONE VESSEL PREFERRED.

4.  SHIPMENT OF SPLIT BOOKINGS ARE NOT ALLOWED (ALL CARGO UNDER ONE BOOKING MUST BE SHIPPED TOGETHER).

5.  VESSEL TYPE EXCLUSIONS: TOWED BARGES ARE EXCLUDED.

6.  TERMS: FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE/NO DESPATCH/NO DETENTION ON VESSELS, CONTAINERS, TRAILERS, TRUCKS AND/OR RAILCARS BENDS.

7.  IF CARGOES ARE CONTAINERIZED FOR CONVENIENCE OF CARRIERS.  THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ALL CARGO THAT IS CONTAINERIZED:

A) MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

B) CARGO IS TO BE STUFFED INTO CONTAINERS AT OWNER’S TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE.
CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR STRIPPING CARGO FROM CONTAINER AT DISCHARGE PORT.

C) CONTAINER SHALL BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO LOADING AND AN INSPECTION CERTIFICATE
OBTAINED WHICH ENSURES THAT THE CONTAINER IS CLEAN, DRY, FREE OF INSECT
INFESTATION AND ODOR, AND IS IN CONDITION TO LOAD AND CARRY FOOD
COMMODITIES.

D) CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD THESE CARGOES IS:

(1) IN WIND AND WATER TIGHT CONDITION;
(2) NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) YEARS OLD;
(3) NOT A SALVAGED CONTAINER OR MUSTERED OUT FROM REUGLAR
SERVICE.

AS A CONDITION OF PAYMENT, CARRIER MUST PROVIDE TO PANALPINA, INC. AN INDEPENDENT SURVEY REPORT ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF CONTAINERS.  SURVEY IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO LOADING THESE CARGOES.

E) COSTS FOR ALL CONTAINER INSPECTIONS SHALL BE FOR THE ACCOUNT OF THE OCEAN CARRIER.

8.  FUMIGATION:  ALL CARGO MUST BE FUMIGATED (WITH EXCEPTION OF OIL) AT OWNER’S TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE.

9.  SPECIAL NOTE – CONTAINER LOADING PROTOCOL FOR BAGGED BEANS:  THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE USAID NOTICE TO THE TRADE ISSUED APRIL 12, 2005 AND REVISED AUGUST 3, 2005, COVERING THE SHIPMENT OF BAGGED BEANS SHIPPED IN CONTAINERS TO DESIGNATED COUNTRIES ARE TO APPLY ON ANY SUCH SHIPMENTS BY THIS TENDER.  A COPY OF THIS NOTICE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS FOR PROPER CONTAINER LOADING, IS AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.USAID.GOV/BUSINESS/OCEAN/NOTICES/

10.  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.

11.  FOR INTERMODAL CARGOES: CARRIERS MUST COMPLY W ITH SUPPLIER’S LOAD AND CAPACITY CAPABILITIES.  IF THE CARRIER FAILS TO COMPLY WITH SUPPLIER’S LOAD CAPABILITIES, ANY COSTS INCURRED BY CCC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CARRYING CARGES, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, AND STORAGE WILL BE FOR THE CARRIER’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.

12.  IN KEEPING WITH U.S. CUSTOMS ENFORCED COMPLIANCE PROGRAM FOR OUTBOUND DOCUMENTATION, CARRIERS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE SHIPPER/CARGO INTERESTS DUE IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO DELAY BY CARRIER IN VERIFYING FINAL LOAD COUNT AND PROVIDING SAME TO PANALPINA, INC., OR FOR LOADING ON A VESSEL AHEAD OF THE BOOKED SCHEDULE WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL AND NOTIFICATION TO PANAPINA WILL BE SOLEY FOR CARRIER’S ACCOUNT.

13.  THE OCEAN CARRIER SHALL RELEASE CLEAN ORIGINAL OCEAN BILLS OF LADING PROMPTLY UPON COMPLETION OF LOADING.  CLAUSED BILLS OF LADING ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. BILLS OF LADING MUST NOT CONTAIN ANY CLAUSE SUCH AS “SAID TO CONTAIN”, “SHIPPERS’ LOAD AND COUNT” OR WORDS OF SIMILAR EFFECT.

14.  NON U.S. FLAG VESSELS MUST BE REGISTERED IN LLOYDS OR EQUIVALENT AND MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 20 YEARS OLD.

15.  ALL VESSEL SUBSTITUTIONS MUST BE VETTED THROUGH THE USDA/FOREIGN AGRILCUTURAL 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/c…
assistance/cargo_human_assistance_reports/Humanitarian_Food_Aid_Reports.htm

16.  OFFERS FROM NVOCC’S WILL BE CONSIDERED AS NON-RESPONSIVE.

17.  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.

18.  ALL OFFERS AND CARGO BOOKINGS MUST BE BASIS FULL LINER TERMS WITH NO DEMURRAGE/NO DESPATCH/NO DETENTION.  RATES OFFERED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE AND STATED PER GROSS METRIC TON.  ALL-INCLUSIVE RATES WHICH INCLUDE COSTS FOR SERVICES OTHER THAN PORT TO PORT OCEAN TRANSPORTATION MUST INCLUDE A BREAKDOWN OF THE OCEAN CHARGE COMPONENT AND EACH OF THE FOLLOWING OTHER CHARGES, AS APPLICABLE:  DOMESTIC INLAND TRANSPORTATION, FOREIGN INLAND TRANSPORTATION, FUMIGATION.

19.  NO MINIMUM BILL OF LADING QUANTITIES OR CHARGES OR MINIMUM CONTAINER QUANTITIES OR CHARGES TO APPLY.

20.  LOADING DELAY ASSESSMENTS TO APPLY AT USD 1.00 PER METRIC TON PER DAY OR PRO-RATA.

21.  WAR RISK PREMIMUMS:  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 PREMIUMS.

22.  FREIGHT PAYMENT WILL BE MADE PURSUANT THE BOOKING NOTE TERMS EXCEPT INVOICE DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE SENT TO:
MS. PAMELA WHITE
USDA/FAS/OCBD/FAD
TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS BRANCH
1250 MARYLAND AVENUE, SW
SUITE 400
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20024

23.  EVALUATION AND CONTRACT AWARD:  OFFERS WHICH DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQURIEMENTS OF THIS IFB WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.  OFFERS MUST INCLUDE FULL PARTICULARS DEMONSTRATING THE WILLINGNESS AND ABILITY TO MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS.  THE SHIPPER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AWARD WITHOUT DISCUSSIONS. AWARD(S) WILL BE TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE OFFEROR MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS IFB.

24.  EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED ABOVE, THIS TENDER IS SUBJECT TO THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PART I AND PART II OF THE U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING
NOTE AS ADOPTED NOVEMBER 1, 2004 WHICH IS FULLY INCORPORATED HEREIN.

25.  ALL FREIGHT OFFERS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA THE WEB BASED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (WBSCM) SYSTEM.  SUBMISSION OF OFFERS BY AN OTHER MEANS WILL RESULT IN THE OFFER DEEMED AS NONRESPONSIVE.

THE WBSCM SYSTEM CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE:
http://www.fas.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=coop&topic-wbs

CARRIERS MUST BE ASSIGNED A USDA E-AUTHENTICATION LOGON ID AND PASSWORD
TO ACCESS THE WBSCM SYSTEM.

CONTACT THE WBSCM HELP DESK FOR INFORMATION REGARDING LOGON IDS, PASSWORDS, AND WBSCM SYSTEM QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS:

TELEPHONE: (877) 927-2648
E-MAIL: WBSCMhelp@ams.usda.gov

ALL FREIGHT OFFERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 1000 HRS U.S. CENTRAL TIME (1100 HRS WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME) ON MAY 19, 2011.

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, OFFERS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO PANALPINA, INC. BY LETTER OR FAX (703) 733-4353 BY THE ABOVE DEALINE.

ONLY OFFERS THAT ARE RESPONSIVE TO THE TERMS OF THE TENDER WILL BE CONSIDERED AND NO NEGOTIATION WILL BE PERMITTED.

NO PHONE OFFERS OR OFFERS VIA E-MAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED.

26.  CHARTERERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND/OR ALL OFFERS.

27.  TOTAL COMMISSIONS:  2.5%. IF OFFERED DIRECT, 2.5% TO PANALPINA, INC. IF OFFERED THROUGH A BROKER, 2/3 OF 2.5% TO PANALPINA, INC. AND 1/3 OF 2.5% TO OWNER’S BROKER.

28.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL PANALPINA, INC. AT (703) 674-2317.