Guinea-Bissau Award11-021P

IFB #:
11-021P
Tender Date:
Award Date:
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PVO:
International Partnership for Human Development
Agent:
BKA Logistics
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Program:
McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program

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11-021P Guinea-Bissau Award

December 15, 2011

Freight Tender Results: IPHD, McGovern Dole Food for Education Guinea Bissau 12/15/11.

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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (IPHD), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS ON McGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM CARGOES TO GUINEA BISSAU TENDERED ON NOVEMBER 17, 2011 UNDER INV-111A:

IFB NUMBER: 11-021P

SALES ORDER NUMBER: 5000082661

CONTRACT DATE: DECEMBER 14, 2011

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CARGOES:

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BKA No:      F11-0294

PO NO:       4210000072-1-1

CARGO:       210 NMT 

COMMODITY:   PINTO BEANS – 50K BAGS

LOADING:     JACI (COLGATE COMMODITIES) – B/N TERMS 1(A)              

DISPORT:     BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU

AVAIL:       AT PORT 01/26/12

RATE:        USD 376.88/GMT (OF $326.88, FI $45, FUM $5)

BKA No:      F11-0295

PO NO:       4210000073-1-1

CARGO:       70 NMT 

COMMODITY:   PINTO BEANS – 50K BAGS

LOADING:     JACI (COLGATE/KIRKEIDE BEAN) – B/N TERMS 1(A)              

DISPORT:     BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU

AVAIL:       AT PORT 01/26/12

RATE:        USD 376.88/GMT (OF $326.88, FI $45, FUM $5)

BKA No:      F11-0296

PO NO:       4210000074-1-1

CARGO:       70 NMT 

COMMODITY:   PINTO BEANS – 50K BAGS

LOADING:     JACI (PACIFIC AG/O’BRIEN SEED) – B/N TERMS 1(A)              

DISPORT:     BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU

AVAIL:       AT PORT 01/26/12

RATE:        USD 376.88/GMT (OF $326.88, FI $45, FUM $5)

BKA No:      F11-0297

PO NO:       4210000075-1-1

CARGO:       210 NMT 

COMMODITY:   PINTO BEANS – 50K BAGS

LOADING:     BHOU (GUIDRY/FALKIRK ELEVATORS) – B/N TERMS 1(C)               

DISPORT:     BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU

AVAIL:       SHIP NET 12/16/11 - NLT 01/06/12 (AT PORT 01/26/12)

RATE:        USD 390.88/GMT (OF $326.88, DI $14, FI $45, FUM $5)

BKA No:      F11-0298

PO NO:       4210000076-1-1

CARGO:       210 NMT 

COMMODITY:   PINTO BEANS – 50K BAGS

LOADING:     BHOU (GUIDRY/FESSENDEN COOP) – B/N TERMS 1(C)              

DISPORT:     BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU

AVAIL:       SHIP NET 12/16/11 - NLT 01/06/12 (AT PORT 01/26/12)

RATE:        USD 390.88/GMT (OF $326.88, DI $14, FI $45, FUM $5)

IPHD / GUINEA BISSAU – SEALIFT – INV.111A

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CARGOES CONTINUED:

BKA No:      F11-0299

PO NO:       4210000077-1-1

CARGO:       20 NMT 

COMMODITY:   PINTO BEANS – 50K BAGS

LOADING:     BHOU (GUIDRY/ST HILAIRE SEED) – B/N TERMS 1(C)               

DISPORT:     BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU

AVAIL:       SHIP NET 12/16/11 - NLT 01/06/12 (AT PORT 01/26/12)

RATE:        USD 390.88/GMT (OF $326.88, DI $14, FI $45, FUM $5)

BKA No:      F11-0300

PO NO:       4210000077-2-1

CARGO:       210 NMT 

COMMODITY:   PINTO BEANS – 50K BAGS

LOADING:     BHOU (GUIDRY/ST HILAIRE SEED) – B/N TERMS 1(C)              

DISPORT:     BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU

AVAIL:       SHIP NET 12/16/11 - NLT 01/06/12 (AT PORT 01/26/12)

RATE:        USD 390.88/GMT (OF $326.88, DI $14, FI $45, FUM $5)

BKA No:      F11-0301

PO NO:       4210000078-1-1

CARGO:       350 NMT 

COMMODITY:   PINTO BEANS – 50K BAGS

LOADING:     BHOU (ADM) – B/N TERMS 1(C)              

DISPORT:     BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU

AVAIL:       SHIP NET 12/16/11 - NLT 01/06/12 (AT PORT 01/26/12)

RATE:        USD 390.88/GMT (OF $326.88, DI $14, FI $45, FUM $5)

BKA No:      F11-0302

PO NO:       4210000079-1-1

CARGO:       70 NMT 

COMMODITY:   PINTO BEANS – 50K BAGS

LOADING:     JACI (COMMERCIAL LYNKS/COLGATE COMM) – B/N TERMS 1(A)              

DISPORT:     BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU

AVAIL:       AT PORT 01/26/12

RATE:        USD 376.88/GMT (OF $326.88, FI $45, FUM $5)

BKA No:      F11-0303

PO NO:       4210000080-1-1

CARGO:       180 NMT 

COMMODITY:   VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS

LOADING:     BHOU (CAL WESTERN) – B/N TERMS 1(C)              

DISPORT:     BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU

AVAIL:       SHIP NET 01/01/12 - NLT 01/15/12 (AT PORT 02/05/12)

RATE:        USD 425.88/GMT (OF $366.88, DI $14, FI $45)

BKA No:      F11-0304

PO NO:       4210000081-1-1

CARGO:       1900 NMT 

COMMODITY:   MILLED RICE – 50K BAGS

LOADING:     LC (LOUISIANA RICE) – B/N TERMS 1(A)              

DISPORT:     BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU

AVAIL:       AT PORT 01/20/12

RATE:        USD 384.88/GMT (OF $334.88, FI $45, FUM $5)

IPHD / GUINEA BISSAU – SEALIFT – INV.111A

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ON THE ABOVE:

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CARRIER:    SEALIFT INC.

VESSEL(S):  M/V NOBLE STAR (USA Flag – P1 Service)

RATES:      The applicable all-inclusive rates based on thru B/L delivery to

IPHD’s Bissau warehouses, B/N terms 2(C)(ii), are shown in each parcel above.

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BKA No:      F11-0305

PO NO:       4210000080-2-1

CARGO:       770 NMT 

COMMODITY:   VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS

LOADING:     BHOU (CAL WESTERN) – B/N TERMS 1(C)              

DISPORT:     BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU

AVAIL:       SHIP NET 01/01/12 - NLT 01/15/12 (AT PORT 02/05/12)

BOOKING NO:  ADS204557

RATE:        USD 266.00/GMT (OF $190, DI $26, FI $50) all-inclusive based on

 thru B/L delivery to IPHD’s Bissau warehouses, B/N terms 2(C)(ii).

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ON THE ABOVE:

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CARRIER:    MAERSK LINE

VESSEL(S):  MAERSK IOWA V.1203 (USA Flag – booked P3 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  

11-021P Guinea-Bissau Tender

November 17, 2011

Freight Tender: IPHD, McGovern Dole Food for Education Guinea Bissau (11/17/11).
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FREIGHT INVITATION NO.: 2000000669 (AG-IFFP-S-12-0009).
COMMODITY INVITATION NO: 2000000668 (AG-INFP-S-12-0006).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (IPHD), REQUESTS U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG LINER OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING McGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM CARGOES, VIA CONTAINER A/O CONVENTIONAL BREAKBULK SERVICE, UNDER INV-111A:
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IFB NUMBER: 11-021P.
SO# 5000082661 (FOR ALL PARCELS).
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REF NO: 11-021P-01
CARGO: UP TO 1,420 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50K BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISPORT: BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-021P-02
CARGO: UP TO 950 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20 LITER PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISPORT: BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-021P-03
CARGO: UP TO 480 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHY POTATO FLAKES – 20K BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISPORT: BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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REF NO: 11-021P-04
CARGO: UP TO 1,900 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50K BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISPORT: BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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ON THE ABOVE:
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TERMS: FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE / NO
DESPATCH/ NO DETENTION ON VESSELS/CONTAINERS/TRAILERS BENDS.
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SPECIAL NOTE “A”:
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 22, 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 02/05/12. 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 NOTE “E”
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: IF CONTAINERIZED, CONTAINERS TO BE LOADED BY CARRIER AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE. NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

NOTE 2: IF CONTAINERIZED, CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD IPHD CARGO IS: (A) IN WIND AND WATER TIGHT CONDITION; (B) NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) YEARS OLD; AND, (C) NOT A SALVAGED CONTAINER OR MUSTERED OUT FROM REGULAR SERVICE. AS A CONDITION OF PAYMENT, CARRIER MUST PROVIDE BKA A FGIS SURVEY REPORT ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF CONTAINERS. SURVEY IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO LOADING IPHD CARGOES.
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NOTE 3: CARGO TO BE UNLOADED AND DELIVERED INLAND DURING NORMAL PORT AND WAREHOUSE WORKING HOURS. NO NIGHT OFFLOADING OR INLAND DELIVERIES UNLESS AGREED UPON WITH THE CONSIGNEE.
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NOTE 4: FREIGHT PAYMENT SHALL BE PROCESSED THROUGH THE WBSCM SYSTEM AND PAID BY USDA. 100% FREIGHT DUE UPON COMPLETION OF DELIVERY AT THE FINAL DESTINATION WAREHOUSE(S).
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NOTE 5: DELIVERY BASIS US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE TERMS 2(C)(ii). THE CARGO IS TO BE UNLOADED FROM THE CARRIER’S CONVEYANCE AND STACKED INTO RECEIVER’S/CONSIGNEE’S WAREHOUSE(S) LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE PORT AREA AT THE CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE.
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THRU B/L TO THE FOLLOWING IPHD WAREHOUSE LOCATION:
ARMAZEM AO LADO DO SECRETARIA DE ESTADO DOS COMBATENTE
BILOLA, BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU
POC: MR. ADRIAN BALAN, TEL: 245-724-8644
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EVALUATION: PROPOSALS WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON 2(C)(ii) DELIVERY. BIDS MUST BREAK OUT THE COMPONENTS OF THE RATE.
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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
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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.
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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

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