Republic of the Congo Award11-016P
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11-016P Republic of Congo Award
December 14, 2011
Freight Tender Results: IPHD, McGovern Dole Food for Education to Rep of Congo (12/14/11).
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF INTERNATIONAL
PARTNERSHIP FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (IPHD), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS FOR CARGOES TENDERED ON NOVEMBER 18, 2011 TO REP OF CONGO UNDER INV-111B:
SALES ORDER NO: 5000080149
CONTRACT DATE: DECEMBER 13, 2011
BKA No: F11-0286
USDA NO: 11-016P-01
PO NO: SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET
CARGO: 70 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: BHOU (CAL WESTERN) – B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
AVAIL: SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET
RATE: USD 491.15/GMT ALL-IN (OF $387.15, DI $14, FI $90)
BKA No: F11-0287
USDA NO: 11-016P-02
PO NO: SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET
CARGO: 430 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: BLC (CAL WESTERN) – B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
AVAIL: SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET
RATE: USD 490.15/GMT ALL-IN (OF $387.15, DI $13, FI $90)
BKA No: F11-0288
USDA NO: 11-016P-03
PO NO: SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET
CARGO: 250 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20KG BAGS
LOADING: HOUS-GPI (IDAHO PACIFIC) – B/N TERMS 1(A)
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
AVAIL: SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET
RATE: USD 480.15/GMT ALL-IN (OF $347.15, DI $38, FI $90, FUM $5)
BKA No: F11-0289
USDA NO: 11-016P-04
PO NO: SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET
CARGO: 120 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: BHOU (GUIDRY LIASON)– B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
AVAIL: SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET
RATE: USD 456.15/GMT ALL-IN (OF $347.15, DI $14, FI $90, FUM $5)
BKA No: F11-0290
USDA NO: 11-016P-04A
PO NO: SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET
CARGO: 350 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: BHOU (ADM) - B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
AVAIL: SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET
RATE: USD 456.15/GMT ALL-IN (OF $347.15, DI $14, FI $90, FUM $5)
IPHD / REP OF CONGO – SEALIFT – INV.111B
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CARGOES CONTINUED:
BKA No: F11-0291
USDA NO: 11-016P-05
PO NO: SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET
CARGO: 560 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: BLC (NCC/CAVALIER BEAN) – B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
AVAIL: SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET
RATE: USD 455.15/GMT ALL-IN (OF $347.15, DI $13, FI $90, FUM $5)
BKA No: F11-0292
USDA NO: 11-016P-06
PO NO: SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET
CARGO: 210 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: LC (YELLOWSTONE BEAN) - B/N TERMS 1(A)
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
AVAIL: SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET
RATE: USD 442.15/GMT ALL-IN (OF $347.15, FI $90, FUM $5)
BKA No: F11-0293
USDA NO: 11-016P-07
PO NO: SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET
CARGO: 1300 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: LC (ADM/BEAUMONT RICE MILL) - B/N TERMS 1(A)
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
AVAIL: SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET
RATE: USD 442.15/GMT ALL-IN (OF $347.15, FI $90, FUM $5)
BKA No: F11-0294
USDA NO: 11-016P-08
PO NO: SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET
CARGO: 680 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: RLC (FARMERS RICE) - B/N TERMS 1(B)
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
AVAIL: SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET
RATE: USD 457.15/GMT ALL-IN (OF $347.15, DI $15, FI $90, FUM $5)
ON THE ABOVE:
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CARRIER: SEALIFT INC.
VESSEL: M/V NOBLE STAR (USA Flag – P1 Service)
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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 OR MANISHA@BKALOGISTICS.NET
11-016P Republic of Congo Amendment # 2
November 21, 2011
Freight Tender Amendment #2: IPHD, MDFFE Parcels to Congo (11/21/11).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF INTERNATIONAL
PARTNERSHIP FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (IPHD), HEREBY AMENDS THE REPUBLIC
OF CONGO FREIGHT RE-TENDER DATED NOVEMBER 18, 2011 (INV 111B; IFB# 11-016P).
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THE RESTRICTION OF COMBINING INV 111B AND INV 111A CARGOES IS LIFTED.
CARRIERS MAY COMBINE THESE TWO INVITATIONS BUT IPHD/CONGO CARGOES MUST BE
FIRST OUT.
THE TENDER CLOSING DATE IS EXTENDED. FREIGHT OFFERS ARE NOW DUE NO LATER
THAN 1300 HRS ET NOVEMBER 22, 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
11-016P Republic of Congo Amendment
November 18, 2011
Freight Tender Amendment: IPHD, MDFFE Parcels to Congo (11/18/11).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF INTERNATIONAL
PARTNERSHIP FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (IPHD), HEREBY AMENDS THE REPUBLIC
OF CONGO FREIGHT RE-TENDER DATED NOVEMBER 18, 2011 (INV 111B; IFB# 11-016P).
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IPHD CONGO CARGOES MUST NOT BE COMBINED WITH CARGOES FROM INV 111A. IPHD CONGO CARGOES MUST LOAD ON THE EARLIEST AVAILABLE VESSEL AFTER THE “AT PORT” DATE.
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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
11-016P Republic of Congo Re-Tender 2
November 18, 2011
Freight Re-Tender: IPHD, McGovern Dole Food for Education Rep of Congo (11/18/11).
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RE-TENDER FOR COMMODITIES PREVIOUSLY TENDERED UNDER FREIGHT INVITATION NO.: 2000000617 AND PURCHASED UNDER COMMODITY INVITATION NO: 2000000616. THIS FREIGHT RE-TENDER IS CONDUCTED OUTSIDE OF WBSCM.
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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 AND/OR BREAKBULK SERVICE, UNDER INV 111B:
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IFB NUMBER: 11-016P.
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SO# 5000080149 (FOR ALL PARCELS).
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REF NO: 11-016P-01
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: BHOU – B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-016P-02
CARGO: UP TO 430 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: BLC – B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-03
CARGO: UP TO 250 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20KG BAGS
LOADING: HOUS-GPI – B/N TERMS 1(A)
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-04
CARGO: UP TO 470 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: BHOU – B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-05
CARGO: UP TO 560 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: BLC – B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-06
CARGO: UP TO 210 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: LC-ALL - B/N TERMS 1(A)
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-07
CARGO: UP TO 1300 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: LC-ALL - B/N TERMS 1(A)
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-08
CARGO: UP TO 680 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: RLC - B/N TERMS 1(B)
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” 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.
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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 NOVEMBER 21, 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.
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.
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.
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: IF COMMODITIES ARE CONTAINERIZED FOR CARRIER’S CONVENIENCE, 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.
NOTE 3: FREIGHT PAYMENT SHALL BE PROCESSED THROUGH THE WBSCM SYSTEM AND PAID BY USDA. 60% OF THRU B/L FREIGHT PAYABLE UPON ARRIVAL AT THE DISCHARGE PORT. 40% OF FREIGHT PAYABLE UPON COMPLETION OF DELIVERY AND STACK INTO THE IPHD POINTE NOIRE WAREHOUSE(S).
NOTE 4: ENROUTE TO RECEIVER’S WAREHOUSE(S) IN POINTE NOIRE, CONGO, LOCATED OUTSIDE THE PORT AREA. CARRIER TO DELIVER AND STACK CARGOES INTO RECEIVER’S 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 THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAY FREE TIME PERIOD ALLOWING FOR COMPLETION OF CUSTOMS FORMALITIES. THE 30 DAYS FREE TIME APPLIES FROM THE COMPLETION OF DISCHARGE OF ALL THE COMMODITIES FROM THE VESSEL AT POINTE NOIRE. THE FREE TIME PERIOD APPLIES TO THE CARRIER’S EQUIPMENT AND THE CARRIER’S/PORT’S CONTAINER YARDS, TERMINALS, WAREHOUSES AND FREIGHT STATIONS. THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL HANDLING COSTS, STORAGE FEES, AND ALL OTHER PORT/TERMINAL/YARD/WAREHOUSE/CFS FEES APPLICABLE DURING THIS FREE TIME PERIOD. AS THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOREIGN INLAND TRANSPORT AND WAREHOUSE STACKING, NO EQUIPMENT DEMURRAGE/DETENTION, STORAGE FEES AND NO PORT/TERMINAL/YARD/WAREHOUSE/CFS FEES ARE APPLICABLE AFTER THE CUSTOMS RELEASE IS GRANTED.
THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PORT/TERMINAL CHARGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ACCONAGE.
THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CARGO SECURITY AND INTEGRITY WHILE IN THE CARRIER’S CARE AND CUSTODY. ANY CARGOES FOUND TO BE INFESTED WHILE IN THE CARRIER’S CARE AND CUSTODY MUST BE FUMIGATED AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE.
NOTE 5: FOR EVALUATION PURPOSES, BIDS WILL EVALUATED BASED ON U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE DELIVERY TERMS 2(C)(ii) AT IPHD’S POINTE NOIRE, CONGO WAREHOUSE(S). ALL COMPONENTS OF THE ALL-INCLUSIVE RATE MUST BE BROKEN OUT..
NOTE 6: 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.
NOTE 7: 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 8: IF CONTAINERIZED, CARRIERS MUST NOT COMINGLE OTHER SHIPPER’S COMMODITIES OR DIFFERENT COMMODITIES IN THE SAME CONTAINER.
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NOTE 9: CERTAIN COMMODITIES COVERED BY THIS RFP MUST BE INSPECTED BY APHIS/PPQ OR OTHER SUCH AUTHORITIES PRIOR TO LOADING SO THAT A PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE CAN BE ISSUED. SUCH INSPECTION MUST TAKE PLACE NOT MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE CARGO BEING LOADED ABOARD THE VESSEL AT THE PORT OF EXPORT. CARRIERS INTENDING TO LOAD THESE CARGOES INTO CONTAINERS, LASH BARGES, OR OTHERWISE UNITIZE CARGOES IN A WAY THAT WILL PROHIBIT OR RESTRICT INSPECTIONS WITHOUT SUSTAINING ADDITIONAL COSTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO BEAR ALL SUCH ADDITIONAL EXPENSES IF THIS IS DONE BEFORE INSPECTIONS ARE EFFECTED OR IF CARGOES ARE NOT LOADED ON-BOARD A VESSEL WITHIN THE THIRTY DAY PERIOD FOLLOWING INSPECTION.
NOTE 10: 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 11: 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 12: EXPANSION OF TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS WITHIN THE PORT OF HOUSTON, TEXAS CLAUSE: EFFECTIVE WITH TITLE II INVITATION 028 ISSUED ON JANUARY 23, 2008, THE NOTICE TO THE TRADE EOD-150 (PILOT PROGRAM FOR LOAD PORT SURVEYS AND PROCESSED COMMODITY BIDDING BASIS HOUSTON, TEXAS) IS CANCELLED. USAID NOTICE TO THE TRADE DATED APRIL 5, 2006 “F.A.S. ALLOCATED COMMODITIES AT HOUSTON AND JACINTO” IS ALSO RESCINDED. THIS MEANS THAT BEGINNING WITH INV 028, HOUSTON WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE AS AN APPROVED DELIVERY POINT. OFFERORS MUST SELECT TERMINALS WITHIN THE PORT OF HOUSTON AS LISTED IN NOTICE TO THE TRADE: EXPANSION OF TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS WITHIN THE PORT OF HOUSTON, TEXAS. THE NOTICE IS POSTED ON THE USAID OCEAN NOTICES WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.USAID.GOV/BUSINESS/OCEAN/NOTICES/. A COMPLETE LIST OF DELIVERY/BID POINT CODES, INCLUDING THE NEW HOUSTON DELIVERY/BID POINT CODES, IS AVAILABLE AT: HTTP://WWW.FSA.USDA.GOV/FSA/WEBAPP?AREA=HOME&SUBJECT=COOP&TOPIC=PAS-EX-AP
NOTE 13: 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:
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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 IPHD AND USDA..
- OFFERS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY TENDER/RFP NUMBER AND ANY FUTURE COMMUNICATION SHOULD ALSO IDENTIFY SAME BY TENDER OR CONTRACT NUMBER.
- OFFERS FROM NVOCC'S WILL BE CONSIDERED AS NON-RESPONSIVE..
- 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.
- 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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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
11-016P Republic of Congo Re-Tender
November 1, 2011
Freight Re-Tender: IPHD, McGovern Dole Food for Education Rep of Congo
(11/01/11).
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FREIGHT INVITATION NO.: 2000000617 (AG-IFFP-S-12-0006).
COMMODITY INVITATION NO: 2000000616 (AG-INFP-S-12-0005).
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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 AND/OR BREAKBULK SERVICE, UNDER INV 111B:
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IFB NUMBER: 11-016P.
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SO# 5000080149 (FOR ALL PARCELS).
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REF NO: 11-016P-01
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: MINDOULI, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-016P-02
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: MINDOULI, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-03
CARGO: UP TO 170 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: MINDOULI, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-04
CARGO: UP TO 270 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: MINDOULI, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-05
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: NKAY, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-016P-06
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: NKAY, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-07
CARGO: UP TO 170 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: NKAY, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-08
CARGO: UP TO 270 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: NKAY, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-09
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-016P-10
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-11
CARGO: UP TO 170 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-12
CARGO: UP TO 270 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-13
CARGO: UP TO 50 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: DOLISIE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-016P-14
CARGO: UP TO 50 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: DOLISIE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-15
CARGO: UP TO 110 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: DOLISIE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-16
CARGO: UP TO 180 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: DOLISIE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-17
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: BRAZZAVILLE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-016P-18
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: BRAZZAVILLE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-19
CARGO: UP TO 170 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: BRAZZAVILLE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-20
CARGO: UP TO 270 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: BRAZZAVILLE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-21
CARGO: UP TO 20 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: SIBITI, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-016P-22
CARGO: UP TO 20 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: SIBITI, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-23
CARGO: UP TO 60 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: SIBITI, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-24
CARGO: UP TO 90 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: SIBITI, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-25
CARGO: UP TO 40 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: NGO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-016P-26
CARGO: UP TO 40 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: NGO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-27
CARGO: UP TO 110 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: NGO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-28
CARGO: UP TO 180 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: NGO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-29
CARGO: UP TO 90 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: OWANDO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-016P-30
CARGO: UP TO 90 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: OWANDO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-31
CARGO: UP TO 220 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: OWANDO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-32
CARGO: UP TO 360 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: OWANDO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-33
CARGO: UP TO 20 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: OUESSO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-016P-34
CARGO: UP TO 20 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: OUESSO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-35
CARGO: UP TO 60 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: OUESSO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-36
CARGO: UP TO 90 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: OUESSO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
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.
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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 NOVEMBER 7,
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.
.
NOTE 1: IF COMMODITIES ARE CONTAINERIZED FOR CARRIER’S CONVENIENCE, 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: FREIGHT PAYMENT SHALL BE PROCESSED THROUGH THE WBSCM SYSTEM AND PAID BY
USDA. 60% OF THRU B/L FREIGHT PAYABLE UPON ARRIVAL AT THE DISCHARGE PORT. 40% OF
FREIGHT PAYABLE UPON COMPLETION OF DELIVERY AND STACK INTO THE FINAL INLAND
WAREHOUSE(S).
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NOTE 4: ENROUTE TO RECEIVER’S WAREHOUSE(S) IN THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO VIA THROUGH
BILLS OF LADING. WAREHOUSE ALLOCATIONS ARE REPEATED BELOW, WITHOUT GUARANTEE.
Regions Warehouse Oil Mt Rice Mt Pinto beans Mt Potato Flakes Mt
Pool Mindouli 70 270 170 70
Bouenza Nkay 70 270 170 70
Kouilou Point Noire 70 270 170 70
Niari Dolisie 50 180 110 50
Brazzaville Brazzaville 70 270 170 70
Lekoumou Sibiti 20 90 60 20
Plateaux Ngo 40 180 110 40
Cuvete Owando 90 360 220 90
Sanga Ouesso 20 90 60 20
TOTAL 500 1,980 1,240 500
CARRIER TO DELIVER AND STACK CARGOES INTO RECEIVER’S 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 THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAY FREE
TIME PERIOD ALLOWING FOR COMPLETION OF CUSTOMS FORMALITIES. THE 30 DAYS FREE
TIME APPLIES FROM THE COMPLETION OF DISCHARGE OF ALL THE COMMODITIES FROM THE
VESSEL AT POINTE NOIRE. THE FREE TIME PERIOD APPLIES TO THE CARRIER’S EQUIPMENT
AND THE CARRIER’S/PORT’S CONTAINER YARDS, TERMINALS, WAREHOUSES AND FREIGHT
STATIONS. THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL HANDLING COSTS, STORAGE FEES, AND
ALL OTHER PORT/TERMINAL/YARD/WAREHOUSE/CFS FEES APPLICABLE DURING THIS FREE TIME
PERIOD. AS THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOREIGN INLAND TRANSPORT AND
WAREHOUSE STACKING, NO EQUIPMENT DEMURRAGE/DETENTION, STORAGE FEES AND NO
PORT/TERMINAL/YARD/WAREHOUSE/CFS FEES ARE APPLICABLE AFTER THE CUSTOMS RELEASE
IS GRANTED.
THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PORT/TERMINAL CHARGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ACCONAGE.
THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CARGO SECURITY AND INTEGRITY WHILE IN THE
CARRIER’S CARE AND CUSTODY. ANY CARGOES FOUND TO BE INFESTED WHILE IN THE
CARRIER’S CARE AND CUSTODY MUST BE FUMIGATED AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND
EXPENSE.
IPHD REQUIRES MINIMUM 50% OF THE COMMODITY TO BE DELIVERED WITHIN THE FIRST 30
DAYS AFTER CUSTOMS RELEASE AND THE REMAINING 50% OR LESS TO BE DELIVERED WITHIN
60 DAYS AFTER CUSTOMS RELEASE.
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NOTE 5: FOR EVALUATION PURPOSES, WBSCM WILL EVALUATE THE BIDS BASED ON U.S. FOOD
AID BOOKING NOTE DELIVERY TERMS 2(C)(ii) AT THE THRU B/L WAREHOUSE DESTINATIONS
SHOWN ABOVE. BIDS MUST PROVIDE RATES/SERVICE TO ALL RECEIVER’S WAREHOUSES SHOWN.
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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/
.
NOTE 7: IF CONTAINERIZED, CARRIERS MUST NOT COMINGLE OTHER SHIPPER’S COMMODITIES
OR DIFFERENT COMMODITIES IN THE SAME CONTAINER.
.
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.
.
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.
.
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.
.
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 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 12: 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
.
- 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.
.
- 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.
.
- 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.
.
- ONLY OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR
CONSIDERED.
.
- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY IPHD AND USDA.
.
- OFFERS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY TENDER/RFP NUMBER AND ANY FUTURE COMMUNICATION
SHOULD ALSO IDENTIFY SAME BY TENDER OR CONTRACT NUMBER.
.
- OFFERS FROM NVOCC'S WILL BE CONSIDERED AS NON-RESPONSIVE.
.
- 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.
.
- 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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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
11-016P Republic of Congo Cancelled
October 31, 2011
Freight Tender Cancellation: IPHD, MDFFE Parcels to Congo (10/31/11).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF INTERNATIONAL
PARTNERSHIP FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (IPHD), HEREBY CANCELS THE REPUBLIC
OF CONGO FREIGHT TENDER DATED OCTOBER 17, 2011 (INV 101A; IFB# 11-016P).
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THE CARGOES WILL BE RE-TENDERED AT A LATER DATE.
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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 OR
MANISHA@BKALOGISTICS.NET
11-016P Republic of Congo Tender
October 17, 2011
Freight Tender: IPHD, McGovern Dole Food for Education Rep of Congo
(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 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 AND/OR BREAKBULK SERVICE, UNDER INV 101A:
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IFB NUMBER: 11-016P.
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SO# 5000080149 (FOR ALL PARCELS).
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REF NO: 11-016P-01
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: MINDOULI, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-016P-02
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: MINDOULI, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-03
CARGO: UP TO 170 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: MINDOULI, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-04
CARGO: UP TO 270 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: MINDOULI, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-05
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: NKAY, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-016P-06
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: NKAY, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-07
CARGO: UP TO 170 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: NKAY, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-08
CARGO: UP TO 270 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: NKAY, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-09
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-016P-10
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-11
CARGO: UP TO 170 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-12
CARGO: UP TO 270 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-13
CARGO: UP TO 50 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: DOLISIE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-016P-14
CARGO: UP TO 50 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: DOLISIE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-15
CARGO: UP TO 110 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: DOLISIE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-16
CARGO: UP TO 180 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: DOLISIE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-17
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: BRAZZAVILLE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-016P-18
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: BRAZZAVILLE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-19
CARGO: UP TO 170 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: BRAZZAVILLE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-20
CARGO: UP TO 270 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: BRAZZAVILLE, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-21
CARGO: UP TO 20 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: SIBITI, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-016P-22
CARGO: UP TO 20 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: SIBITI, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-23
CARGO: UP TO 60 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: SIBITI, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-24
CARGO: UP TO 90 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: SIBITI, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-25
CARGO: UP TO 40 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: NGO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-016P-26
CARGO: UP TO 40 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: NGO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-27
CARGO: UP TO 110 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: NGO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-28
CARGO: UP TO 180 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: NGO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-29
CARGO: UP TO 90 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: OWANDO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-016P-30
CARGO: UP TO 90 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: OWANDO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-31
CARGO: UP TO 220 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: OWANDO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-32
CARGO: UP TO 360 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: OWANDO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-33
CARGO: UP TO 20 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: OUESSO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-016P-34
CARGO: UP TO 20 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: OUESSO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-35
CARGO: UP TO 60 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: OUESSO, CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: 11-016P-36
CARGO: UP TO 90 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE: POINTE NOIRE, CONGO
THRU B/L TO: OUESSO, CONGO (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.
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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: IF COMMODITIES ARE CONTAINERIZED FOR CARRIER’S CONVENIENCE,
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: FREIGHT PAYMENT SHALL BE PROCESSED THROUGH THE WBSCM SYSTEM AND
PAID BY USDA. 60% OF THRU B/L FREIGHT PAYABLE UPON ARRIVAL AT THE
DISCHARGE PORT. 40% OF FREIGHT PAYABLE UPON COMPLETION OF DELIVERY AND
STACK INTO THE FINAL INLAND WAREHOUSE(S).
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NOTE 4: ENROUTE TO RECEIVER’S WAREHOUSE(S) IN THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO VIA
THROUGH BILLS OF LADING. WAREHOUSE ALLOCATIONS ARE REPEATED BELOW, WITHOUT
GUARANTEE.
Regions Warehouse Oil Mt Rice Mt Pinto beans Mt Potato Flakes Mt
Pool Mindouli 70 270 170 70
Bouenza Nkay 70 270 170 70
Kouilou Point Noire 70 270 170 70
Niari Dolisie 50 180 110 50
Brazzaville Brazzaville 70 270 170 70
Lekoumou Sibiti 20 90 60 20
Plateaux Ngo 40 180 110 40
Cuvete Owando 90 360 220 90
Sanga Ouesso 20 90 60 20
TOTAL 500 1,980 1,240 500
CARRIER TO DELIVER AND STACK CARGOES INTO RECEIVER’S 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 THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAY
FREE TIME PERIOD ALLOWING FOR COMPLETION OF CUSTOMS FORMALITIES. THE 30
DAYS FREE TIME APPLIES FROM THE COMPLETION OF DISCHARGE OF ALL THE COMMODITIES
FROM THE VESSEL AT POINTE NOIRE. THE FREE TIME PERIOD APPLIES TO THE
CARRIER’S EQUIPMENT AND THE CARRIER’S/PORT’S CONTAINER YARDS, TERMINALS,
WAREHOUSES AND FREIGHT STATIONS. THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL
HANDLING COSTS, STORAGE FEES, AND ALL OTHER PORT/TERMINAL/YARD/WAREHOUSE/CFS
FEES APPLICABLE DURING THIS FREE TIME PERIOD. AS THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE FOREIGN INLAND TRANSPORT AND WAREHOUSE STACKING, NO EQUIPMENT
DEMURRAGE/DETENTION, STORAGE FEES AND NO PORT/TERMINAL/YARD/WAREHOUSE/CFS FEES
ARE APPLICABLE AFTER THE CUSTOMS RELEASE IS GRANTED.
THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PORT/TERMINAL CHARGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ACCONAGE.
THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CARGO SECURITY AND INTEGRITY WHILE IN THE
CARRIER’S CARE AND CUSTODY. ANY CARGOES FOUND TO BE INFESTED WHILE IN THE
CARRIER’S CARE AND CUSTODY MUST BE FUMIGATED AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND
EXPENSE.
IPHD REQUIRES MINIMUM 50% OF THE COMMODITY TO BE DELIVERED IN THE FIRST 30 DAYS
AND THE REMAINING 50% TO BE DELIVERED WITHIN 60 DAYS OF CUSTOMS RELEASE.
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NOTE 5: FOR EVALUATION PURPOSES, WBSCM WILL EVALUATE THE BIDS BASED ON
U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE DELIVERY TERMS 2(C)(ii) AT THE THRU B/L WAREHOUSE
DESTINATIONS SHOWN ABOVE. BIDS MUST PROVIDE RATES/SERVICE TO ALL RECEIVER’S
WAREHOUSES SHOWN.
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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 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 12: 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
.
- 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 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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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