Nicaragua Award11-015P
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11-015P Nicaragua Award
December 12, 2011
Freight Tender Results: FFTP, McGovern Dole Food for Education Parcels to Nicaragua (12/12/11).
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF FOOD FOR THE POOR INC (FFTP), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS ON McGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM CARGOES TENDERED OCTOBER 17, 2011 AND OCTOBER 31, 2011 (INV. 101A):
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IFB NUMBER: 11-015P.
CONTRACT DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2011
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BKA NO: F11-0256
USDA NO: 11-015P-01
SO NO: 5000079252
CARGO: 20 NMT
COMMODITY: DARK RED KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS
LOADING: JACINTOPORT, TX (GUIDRY LIASON/ST HILAIRE SEED) – 1(A) B/N TERMS
DISCHARGE: PUERTO CORTES, HONDURAS
DELIVERY: MANAGUA, NICARAGUA
AVAIL: AT PORT 01/05/2012
BOOKING NO: 2923109
PO NO: 4210000003-2
RATE: USD 220.00/GMT (OF $127, FI $80, FUM $3, DES $10) ALL IN.
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BKA NO: F11-0257
USDA NO: 11-015P-02
SO NO: 5000079650
CARGO: 70 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 6/4L PLASTIC (670-719)
LOADING: JACINTOPORT, TX (CAL WESTERN) – 1(A) B/N TERMS
DISCHARGE: PUERTO CORTES, HONDURAS
DELIVERY: MANAGUA, NICARAGUA
AVAIL: AT PORT 01/05/2012
BOOKING NO: 2923137
PO NO: 4210000006-1
RATE: USD 212.00/GMT (OF $132, FI $80) ALL IN.
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ON THE ABOVE:
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CARRIER: SEABOARD MARINE
VESSEL: SHIPPAN ISLAND V.50 – (ANTIGUA & BARBUDA FLAG – P3 SERVICE)
.BKA NO: F11-0258
USDA NO: 11-015P-01A
SO NO: 5000079252
CARGO: 100 NMT
COMMODITY: DARK RED KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS
LOADING: BHOU (GUIDRY LIASON/ST HILAIRE SEED) – 1(C) B/N TERMS
DISCHARGE: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA
DELIVERY: MANAGUA, NICARAGUA
AVAIL: SHIP NET 11/23/11 – NLT 12/14/11 (AT PORT 01/05/2012)
BOOKING NO: SLNC-37A-101A-FFTP
PO NO: 4210000003-1
VESSEL: MV EOT SPAR V.31 (VIA HOUSTON)
RATE: USD 364.00/GMT (OF $255, DI $10, FI $85, FUM $4, CP $10) ALL IN.
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BKA NO: F11-0259
USDA NO: 11-015P-03
SO NO: 5000079252
CARGO: 170 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50K BAGS
LOADING: RLC (FARMERS RICE MILLING) – 1(B) B/N TERMS
DISCHARGE: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA
DELIVERY: MANAGUA, NICARAGUA
AVAIL: SHIP NET 11/23/11 – NLT 12/07/11
BOOKING NO: SLNC-37A-101A-FFTP
PO NO: 4210000005-1
VESSEL: MV EOT SPAR V.31 (VIA LC)
RATE: USD 364.00/GMT (OF $255, DI $20, FI $85, FUM $4) ALL IN.
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ON THE ABOVE:
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CARRIER: SCHUYLER LINE NAVIGATION
VESSEL: MV EOT SPAR – (US FLAG – P1 SERVICE)
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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, MANISHA@BKALOGISTICS.NET
11-015P Nicaragua Re-Tender
October 28, 2011
Freight Partial Re-Tender: FFTP, McGovern Dole Food for Education Nicaragua
(10/31/11).
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PARTIAL RE-TENDER FOR COMMODITIES PREVIOUSLY TENDERED UNDER FREIGHT INVITATION
NO.: 2000000579 (AG-IFFP-S-12-0003); COMMODITY INVITATION NO: 2000000578
(AG-INFP-S-12-0002). THIS RE-TENDER IS CONDUCTED OUTSIDE OF WBSCM.
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF FOOD FOR THE POOR, INC. (FFTP),
REQUESTS U.S. FLAG OFFERS ONLY FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING McGOVERN DOLE FOOD
FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM CARGOES, VIA CONTAINER SERVICE ONLY, UNDER INV-101A:
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IFB NUMBER: 11-015P.
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REF NO: 11-015P-01
SO #: 5000079252
CARGO: UP TO 100 NMT
COMMODITY: DARK RED KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS
LOADING: BHOU – B/N TERMS 1(C)
DELIVERY: MANAGUA, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-015P-03
SO #: 5000079252
CARGO: UP TO 170 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE - 50K BAGS
LOADING: RLC – B/N TERMS 1(B)
DELIVERY: MANAGUA, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” 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”:
SUBMISSION OF FREIGHT OFFERS:
OFFERS WILL NOT BE SUBMITTED THRU WBSCM. ONLY FAX, E-MAIL, OR SEALED HAND
DELIVERED, OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR
CONSIDERED. NO PHONE OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET, NW,
SUITE 500, WASHINGTON, DC 20006, BY 1300 HRS ET OCTOBER 31, 2011.
FAX: 202-331-7735, EMAIL: MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET
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SPECIAL NOTE “B”:
AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE FOR COMMODITY DELIVERIES F.A.S. VESSEL FOR
THIS COMMODITY INVITATION IS 01/12/12. THE POTENTIAL SHIPPING PERIODS FOR BIDS
AT THE PLANT OR BRIDGEPOINT LOCATIONS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ORIGINAL 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 "C":
IN AWARDING CARGO UNDER THIS FREIGHT INVITATION, 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 “D”
THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE TO COORDINATE WITH INTERTEK, THE LOADING OF THE
CARGO, IN ORDER FOR THE “VESSEL LOADING OBSERVATION” (VLO) CERTIFICATE CAN BE
ISSUED.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
DISPUTE RESOLUTION – ARBITRATION.
LDA – YES, AT USD 1.00/MT/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.
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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 FFTP
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 FFTP CARGOES.
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NOTE 3: FREIGHT PAYMENT SHALL BE PROCESSED THROUGH THE WBSCM SYSTEM AND
PAID BY USDA.
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NOTE 4: ENROUTE TO RECEIVER’S WAREHOUSE(S) IN MANAGUA, NICARAGUA VIA
THROUGH BILLS OF LADING. PREFERRED DISCHARGE PORTS ARE PUERTO CORTEZ OR
ACAJUTLA. CARRIER TO DELIVER AND STACK CARGOES INTO RECEIVER’S MANAGUA
WAREHOUSE(S) AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE – AS PER U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING
NOTE DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS 2(C)(ii). THE CONSIGNEE/RECEIVER REQUIRES A
FORTY FIVE (45) CALENDAR DAY FREE TIME PERIOD ALLOWING FOR COMPLETION OF CUSTOMS
FORMALITIES. THE 45 DAYS FREE TIME PERIOD COMMENCES UPON COMPLETION OF
DISCHARGE OF ALL THE FFTP CONTAINERS FROM THE VESSEL AT THE FINAL DISCHARGE
PORT. THE FREE TIME APPLIES TO THE CARRIER’S EQUIPMENT AND THE
CARRIER’S/PORT’S/BORDER CROSSING’S CONTAINER YARDS AND TERMINALS. THE
CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL HANDLING COSTS AND PORT/TERMINAL/YARD/PARKING
FEES APPLICABLE DURING THIS FREE TIME PERIOD. AS THE CARRIER IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOREIGN INLAND TRANSPORT AND WAREHOUSE STACKING AT MANAGUA,
AT CARRIER’S TIME/RISK/
EXPENSE, NO EQUIPMENT/DEMURRAGE/DETENTION/STORAGE/HANDLING/PORT FEES ARE
APPLICABLE AFTER THE CUSTOMS RELEASE IS GRANTED.
IF THE CONSIGNEE/RECEIVER EXCEEDS THE 45 DAY FREE TIME PERIOD, CONTAINER
DEMURRAGE/DETENTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CARRIER’S CONTAINER
DEMURRAGE/DETENTION RATES, BUT SHALL NOT EXCEED $10 PER CONTAINER PER DAY, OR AS
PER CARRIER’S TARIFF RATE, WHICHEVER IS LOWEST COST PER DAY/PER CONTAINER.
MAIN WAREHOUSE FOR USDA PRODUCT DELIVERY:
AMERICAN NICARAGUAN FOUNDATION
KM. 18 CARRETERA NUEVA A LEON
MANAGUA, NICARAGUA
CLAUDIO NORORI, LOGISTICS DIRECTOR
INTERNATIONAL CALLS (305) 374-3391 EXT.307
NICARAGUA +(505) 2269-1283
THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY/ALL CHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH AND INCLUDING THE
RE-SEALING OF CONTAINERS WHEN OPENED BY CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES.
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NOTE 5: 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 6: CARRIERS MUST NOT COMINGLE OTHER SHIPPER’S COMMODITIES OR
DIFFERENT COMMODITIES IN THE SAME CONTAINER.
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NOTE 7: 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 8: 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 9: CENTRAL AMERICAN/CARIBBEAN BARGE CLAUSE:
IF A BARGE IS OFFERED FOR SERVICE, IT MUST BE OF SUCH A TYPE TO ADEQUATELY
PROTECT THE CARGO, EITHER BY DESIGN, SUCH AS A HOUSE OR MULTI-DECK BARGE, OR BY
USE OF PERMANENT BIN WALLS, PROVIDED THE COMMODITY IS CONTAINERIZED. THE
USE OF OTHER DECK BARGES IS PERMITTED AS A PILOT PROJECT PROVIDED THE DECK BARGE
IS CONTAINER-FITTED WITH RIGID LASHING GEAR AND AUTOMATIC TWIST LOCKS.
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NOTE 10: 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 11: ALL VESSEL SUBSTITUTION REQUESTS MUST BE REVIEWED BY USDA. THE
PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE VESSEL SHOULD BE OF THE SAME TYPE 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.
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- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY FFTP 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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- FFTP & 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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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
11-015P Nicaragua Tender
October 17, 2011
Freight Tender: FFTP, McGovern Dole Food for Education Nicaragua
(10/17/11).
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FREIGHT INVITATION NO.: 2000000579 (AG-IFFP-S-12-0003).
COMMODITY INVITATION NO: 2000000578 (AG-INFP-S-12-0002).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF FOOD FOR THE POOR, INC. (FFTP),
REQUESTS U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING McGOVERN
DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM CARGOES, VIA CONTAINER SERVICE ONLY, UNDER
INV-101A:
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IFB NUMBER: 11-015P.
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REF NO: 11-015P-01
SO #: 5000079252
CARGO: UP TO 120 NMT
COMMODITY: DARK RED KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DELIVERY: MANAGUA, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-015P-02
SO #: 5000079650
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL SUBSTITUTABLE – 6/4L
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DELIVERY: MANAGUA, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-015P-03
SO #: 5000079252
CARGO: UP TO 170 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE - 50K BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DELIVERY: MANAGUA, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-015P-04
SO #: 5000079252
CARGO: UP TO 110 NMT
COMMODITY: TEXTURES SOY PROTEIN – 50 LB BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DELIVERY: MANAGUA, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 4)
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”:
SUBMISSION OF FREIGHT OFFERS:
TO DETERMINE LOWEST LANDED COST, ALL CARRIERS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT OFFERS
ELECTRONICALLY FOR THE CARGOES ADVERTISED BY THIS RFP VIA THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE (USDA) WEB BASED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (WBSCM) SYSTEM FOR THE
SOLICITATION NUMBER(S) REFERENCED ABOVE. ALL OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO ALL
REQUIREMENTS OF WBSCM AND OF THE AFORE-MENTIONED SOLICITATION(S), INCLUDING THE
DEADLINE(S) FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS THEREIN.
FREIGHT OFFERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 1000 HRS CT (1100 HRS ET) ON OCTOBER 21,
2011.
THE WEB BASED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE
FOLLOWING WEBSITE:
HTTP://WWW.USDA.GOV/WPS/PORTAL/USDA/USDAHOME?NAVID=WBSCM
CARRIERS MUST BE ASSIGNED A USDA EAUTHENTICATION 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
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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
THIS COMMODITY INVITATION IS 01/12/12. 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 THIS FREIGHT INVITATION, 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 REQUIREMENTS:
DISPUTE RESOLUTION – ARBITRATION.
LDA – YES, AT USD 1.00/MT/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.
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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 FFTP
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 FFTP CARGOES.
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NOTE 3: FREIGHT PAYMENT SHALL BE PROCESSED THROUGH THE WBSCM SYSTEM AND
PAID BY USDA.
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NOTE 4: ENROUTE TO RECEIVER’S WAREHOUSE(S) IN MANAGUA, NICARAGUA VIA
THROUGH BILLS OF LADING. PREFERRED DISCHARGE PORTS ARE PUERTO CORTEZ OR ACAJUTLA.
CARRIER TO DELIVER AND STACK CARGOES INTO RECEIVER’S MANAGUA WAREHOUSE(S) AT
CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE – AS PER U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS 2(C)(ii). THE CONSIGNEE/RECEIVER REQUIRES A FORTY FIVE
(45) CALENDAR DAY FREE TIME PERIOD ALLOWING FOR COMPLETION OF CUSTOMS
FORMALITIES. THE 45 DAYS FREE TIME PERIOD COMMENCES UPON COMPLETION OF
DISCHARGE OF ALL THE FFTP CONTAINERS FROM THE VESSEL AT THE FINAL DISCHARGE
PORT. THE FREE TIME APPLIES TO THE CARRIER’S EQUIPMENT AND THE
CARRIER’S/PORT’S/BORDER CROSSING’S CONTAINER YARDS AND TERMINALS. THE
CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL HANDLING COSTS AND PORT/TERMINAL/YARD/PARKING
FEES APPLICABLE DURING THIS FREE TIME PERIOD. AS THE CARRIER IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOREIGN INLAND TRANSPORT AND WAREHOUSE STACKING AT MANAGUA,
AT CARRIER’S TIME/RISK/
EXPENSE, NO EQUIPMENT/DEMURRAGE/DETENTION/STORAGE/HANDLING/PORT FEES ARE
APPLICABLE AFTER THE CUSTOMS RELEASE IS GRANTED.
IF THE CONSIGNEE/RECEIVER EXCEEDS THE 45 DAY FREE TIME PERIOD, CONTAINER
DEMURRAGE/DETENTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CARRIER’S CONTAINER
DEMURRAGE/DETENTION RATES, BUT SHALL NOT EXCEED $10 PER CONTAINER PER DAY, OR AS
PER CARRIER’S TARIFF RATE, WHICHEVER IS LOWEST COST PER DAY/PER CONTAINER.
MAIN WAREHOUSE FOR USDA PRODUCT DELIVERY:
AMERICAN NICARAGUAN FOUNDATION
KM. 18 CARRETERA NUEVA A LEON
MANAGUA, NICARAGUA
CLAUDIO NORORI, LOGISTICS DIRECTOR
INTERNATIONAL CALLS (305) 374-3391 EXT.307
NICARAGUA +(505) 2269-1283
THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY/ALL CHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH AND INCLUDING THE
RE-SEALING OF CONTAINERS WHEN OPENED BY CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES.
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NOTE 5: 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 6: CARRIERS MUST NOT COMINGLE OTHER SHIPPER’S COMMODITIES OR
DIFFERENT COMMODITIES IN THE SAME CONTAINER.
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NOTE 7: 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 8: 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 9: CENTRAL AMERICAN/CARIBBEAN BARGE CLAUSE:
IF A BARGE IS OFFERED FOR SERVICE, IT MUST BE OF SUCH A TYPE TO ADEQUATELY
PROTECT THE CARGO, EITHER BY DESIGN, SUCH AS A HOUSE OR MULTI-DECK BARGE, OR BY
USE OF PERMANENT BIN WALLS, PROVIDED THE COMMODITY IS CONTAINERIZED. THE
USE OF OTHER DECK BARGES IS PERMITTED AS A PILOT PROJECT PROVIDED THE DECK BARGE
IS CONTAINER-FITTED WITH RIGID LASHING GEAR AND AUTOMATIC TWIST LOCKS.
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NOTE 10: 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 11: ALL VESSEL SUBSTITUTION REQUESTS MUST BE REVIEWED BY USDA.
THE PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE VESSEL SHOULD BE OF THE SAME TYPE 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.
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- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY FFTP 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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- FFTP & 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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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