Mali Award11-078P

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IFB# 11-078P Mali Partial Re-Tender 4

May 30, 2014

LIFELINK LOGISTICS issues freight partial retender #4 for Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

IFB NO. 11-078P (Inv.014A)
WBSCM Freight Solicitation Number 2000002275
WBSCM Commodity Solicitation Number 2000002274
Dated May 30, 2014
Issued by LIFELINK LOGISTICS, Berea, Ohio
On behalf of Catholic Relief Services
For carriage of Food for Education commodities as follows:

Firm Offers are requested from all U.S. and foreign flag carriers.

SUBMISSION OF FREIGHT OFFERS:
This re-tender is being done outside of WBSCM and offers to be submitted to
LIFELINK LOGISTICS, at 46 Front Street, Suite 200, Berea, OH 44017,
Attn: Lisa Spohn (telephone 440-243-1010) or by fax at 440-243-3030

Freight offers are due no later than --- 10:00 am Central Time (11:00 am Eastern
Time), 4 June 2014 ---.

ALL OFFERS MUST BE VALID THROUGH COB 6 June 2014. CARGO COVERED UNDER THIS RFP
MAY NOT BE AWARDED TO ANY OF THE OFFERORS.

CARGO UNDER SALES ORDER NO. 5000192821:

AA: CRS-ML-01 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 45 NMT GS 50 KILO BAGS
LOADPORT: JACI
AVAILABILITY: PROMPT
DISPORT: SEVARE THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT

CARGO UNDER SALES ORDER NO. 5000192894:

BB: CRS-ML-02 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 20 NMT GS 50 KILO BAGS
LOADPORT: JACI
AVAILABILITY: PROMPT
DISPORT: BAMAKO THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT

In awarding cargo under this freight retender, USDA/FAS will consider factors
including lowest-landed cost and the impact of any potential award on FAS's
ability to satisfy the requirements of statutes and regulations including the
Cargo Preference Act. There have been significant changes to the Cargo Preference
legislation. Offerors are encouraged to review the FAS notice on the same, available
at: http://www.fas.usda.gov/excredits/ifb/default.htm.

FOR DELIVERY BASIS INTERMODAL PLANT AND BRIDGE, OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO
COORDINATE WITH VENDOR TO ENSURE SMOOTH LOADING OPERATION.

***U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE FOR PACKAGED COMMODITIES - PART II, DATED NOVEMBER 1,
2004 TO APPLY IN FULL. A COPY OF THESE GUIDELINES CAN BE FOUND ON THE USAID
WEBSITE, at
https://forums.info.usaid.gov/index.php?q=usaid-procurement-announcemen…-
trade

Approved Exceptions to Standard US Food AID Booking Note Terms, Procedures and
Formats and other special terms and conditions (These items will apply to above
cargo, unless specified otherwise):

Full Liner Berth Terms, All Inclusive. No Demurrage - No Dispatch - No Detention

Rates offered must include a breakdown of the Ocean Charge component. Rates offered
to be quoted in US Dollars per metric ton to be all-inclusive rates which include
costs for services other than port to port ocean transportation. Must include a
breakdown of the ocean charge component and each of the following other charges,
as applicable: domestic inland transportation, foreign inland transportation,
fumigation or destination bagging, and special requirements for container load
protocol (if applicable). No minimum bill of lading quantities or charges or
minimum container quantities or charges to apply.

- SINGLE BOTTOM SERVICE OFFER MUST INCLUDE VESSEL ITINERARY IN THE REMARKS
SECTION.
- REGULAR LINER SERVICE OFFER MUST INCLUDE FREQUENCY/ROUTING/TRANSIT TIME
IN THE REMARKS SECTION.

For all parcels, please refer to Clause 14 of Booking Guidelines for Notice requirements.

For all offers, Carrier must acknowledge all country specific requirements when
submitting offer.

**Carrier must confirm in offer they will include the below statement(s) on Bill(s)
of Lading; otherwise offer will be considered non-responsive:
- If cargo is containerized for Carrier's convenience, any/all additional cost at
destination due to containerization, including devanning or stripping into warehouse
& THC is for Carrier account.
-"Freight Prepaid" or "Freight Payable per Booking Note".

LOAD TERMS: Cargo to be delivered to Carrier FAS Vessel or bridge point at the
specified load port, and loaded at Carrier's time, risk and expense with no
demurrage/no despatch/ no detention.

DISCHARGE TERMS: Cargo to be discharged at Carrier's time, risk and expense, and
delivered in Carrier's conveyance to the door of the Receiver's/Consignee's
warehouse(s)located outside the port area, with no demurrage/ no despatch/
no detention - per U.S. Food Aid Booking Note Sec. 2.(C)(i)

Should cargo be containerized for carrier convenience, any/all additional cost at
destination due to containerization including devanning or stripping into warehouse
and THC is for carrier account.

If containerization is required, container demurrage/detention shall be in
accordance with the carrier container demurrage/detention rates, but shall
not exceed $10 per container per day or as per carrier tariff rate, whichever
is lowest cost per day/per container.

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/FAS providing approval for a specific vessel prior to that
vessel participating in any Food for Progress and McGovern-Dole International
Food for education and Child Nutrition program transatlantic food aid shipments.

For ALL CRS CARGOES. Owners and/or their agents must return signed Bills of Lading
and related documents to LifeLink Logistics within 48 hours (2 business days) after
receipt of masters at Owners and/or their agents expense. Rates offered to be
all-inclusive and displayed on a per metric ton basis on all rated Bills of Lading
as per Booking Guideline Section 18. Bills of Lading must state "Freight Prepaid" or "Freight Payable per Booking Note".

For All CRS Cargoes. Owners and/or their agents must return signed Booking Note to
LifeLink Logistics within 10 business days of receipt.

MALI Cargo. CRS requests Lome to be used as discharge port.

SEVARE Cargo to be delivered on a thru B/L to CRS Warehouse in
Sevare (SOUFOUROULAYE), Mali. Warehouse address: Sevare (SOUFOUROULAYE),
Km 13 - N6, WAREHOUSE ORM (OFFICE Riz Mopti).

BAMAKO Cargo to be delivered on a thru B/L to CRS Warehouse in Bamako, Mali.
Warehouse address: District of Bamako, Sogoninko Rue 139, Porte 110 & Industrially
Zone Rue 845, Porte 431.

Vessel Loading observation requirements and procedures, as per The U.S. Department
of Agriculture Kansas City Commodity Office’s notice to the trade of May 5, 2000,
is hereby incorporated. A copy of which can be furnished upon request.

Bill of Lading integrity is to be maintained at all times while in the carrier's
custody and control, assuring that individual ocean bill of lading quantities
are not commingled.

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/c…
humanitarian_assistance/cargo_human_assistance_reports/Humanitarian_Food_Aid_Reports.htm

Vessel substitutions must be approved by the Shipper and USDA, as applicable, and
cargo shall not be loaded into unapproved substitute vessels.

In keeping with U.S. Customs enforced compliance program for outbound documentation,
carriers are hereby notified that any assessments against the cargo due in whole or
in part to delay by carrier in verifying final load count, and providing same to
LifeLink Logistics, will be solely for carrier’s account.

Loading Delay Assessment (LDA) applicable when specified in above cargo details.

Note 1: The Shipper will impose a Loading Delay Assessment (LDA) for each and every
day beyond the contracted load date that the Carrier has failed to load the cargo
aboard a vessel. The contracted load date is defined as the date that the vessel
is estimated to arrive at the loading port, as specified in the US Aid Food Aid
Booking Note Part I, plus a ten (10) day grace period. LDA shall be US $1.00 per
metric ton per day or pro-rata, to be deducted from ocean freight payment.

Application of LDA’s will be specific to CRS cargo.

FREIGHT PAYMENT SHALL BE PROCESSED THRU 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 TO THE FINAL INLAND WAREHOUSE(S).

***USAID NOTICE TO THE TRADE***

For offers submitted through the electronic Web-Based Supply Chain Management
(WBSCM) system, one of the statements below must appear in the Free Form Remarks
Section for each offer submitted. For each offer submitted outside of WBSCM, one
of the statements below must appear on each page of each offer submitted.

1. This freight proposal, whether successful or unsuccessful, contains trade secrets
or commercial financial information which are privileged and confidential and exempt
from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 552.
Furthermore, this information is prohibited from disclosure under the Trade
Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. Section 1905.

-- OR --

2. This freight proposal, whether successful or unsuccessful, may, in the future,
be made public or released under a FOIA request."

EXPANSION OF TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS WITHIN THE PORT OF HOUSTON, TEXAS

Effective with Title II Invitation 028 issued on February 20, 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 https://forums.info.usaid.gov/index.php?q=usaid-
procurement-announcements/notices-trade. 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-…

Commodity, load port and intermodal point abbreviations as per USDA form KC-362.
Delivery terms per USDA Notice to the Trade of April 5, 1995.

1) All offers MUST include ETA loadport, ETS loadport, and ETA destination, along
with routing information. Other requirements or pertinent information:
A. Vessel’s itinerary and current position.
B. Full particulars on vessel owner’s company including officers, address and bank
references.
C. Voyage number for vessel being offered.

2) Total commissions 2.5%. If offered direct, 2.5% to LifeLink Logistics. If offered
through a broker, 2/3 of 2.5% to LifeLink Logistics, and 1/3 of 2.5% to owners’ broker.

3) Evaluation and contract award: offers which do not comply with mandatory
requirements of this IFB, including but not limited to the minimums and maximums
specified above, will not be considered. Offers must include full particulars
demonstrating the willingness and ability to meet these requirements. Catholic
Relief Services reserves the right to award without discussions with USAID
approval. Award will be to the lowest responsible offeror meeting the mandatory
requirements of this IFB.

4) Contract Terms: Except to the extent provided above, this IFB is subject to the
standard US Food Aid Booking Note (INCLUDING ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND
ATTACHMENTS), which are fully incorporated herein. Copies of these guidelines
may be obtained from USAID website, at https://forums.info.usaid.gov/index.
php?q=usaid-procurement-announcements/notices-trade

IFB# 11-078P Mali Partial Re-Tender 3

March 11, 2014

LIFELINK LOGISTICS issues freight partial retender #3 for Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

IFB NO. 11-078P (Inv.014A)
WBSCM Freight Solicitation Number 2000002275
WBSCM Commodity Solicitation Number 2000002274
Dated March 10, 2014
Issued by LIFELINK LOGISTICS, Berea, Ohio
On behalf of Catholic Relief Services
For carriage of Food for Education commodities as follows:

Firm Offers are requested from all U.S. and foreign flag carriers.

SUBMISSION OF FREIGHT OFFERS:
This re-tender is being done outside of WBSCM and offers to be submitted to
LIFELINK LOGISTICS, at 46 Front Street, Suite 200, Berea, OH 44017,
Attn: Lisa Spohn (telephone 440-243-1010) or by fax at 440-243-3030

Freight offers are due no later than --- 10:00 am Central Time (11:00 am Eastern
Time), 13 March 2014 ---.

CARGO UNDER SALES ORDER NO. 5000192821:

AA: CRS-ML-01 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 160 NMT MR 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: SAN THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 03/20/2014
LOADPORT: LC

BB: CRS-ML-02 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 110 NMT GS 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: SAN THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 03/20/2014
LOADPORT: LC

CARGO UNDER SALES ORDER NO. 5000192894:

DD: CRS-ML-04 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 440 NMT MR 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: BAMAKO THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 03/20/2014
LOADPORT: LC

EE: CRS-ML-05 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 90 NMT GS 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: BAMAKO THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 03/20/2014
LOADPORT: LC


In awarding cargo under this freight retender, USDA/FAS will consider factors
including lowest-landed cost and the impact of any potential award on FAS's
ability to satisfy the requirements of statutes and regulations including the
Cargo Preference Act. There have been significant changes to the Cargo Preference
legislation. Offerors are encouraged to review the FAS notice on the same, available
at: http://www.fas.usda.gov/excredits/ifb/default.htm.

FOR DELIVERY BASIS INTERMODAL PLANT AND BRIDGE, OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO
COORDINATE WITH VENDOR TO ENSURE SMOOTH LOADING OPERATION.

***U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE FOR PACKAGED COMMODITIES - PART II, DATED NOVEMBER 1,
2004 TO APPLY IN FULL. A COPY OF THESE GUIDELINES CAN BE FOUND ON THE USAID
WEBSITE, at
https://forums.info.usaid.gov/index.php?q=usaid-procurement-announcemen…

Approved Exceptions to Standard US Food AID Booking Note Terms, Procedures and
Formats and other special terms and conditions (These items will apply to above
cargo, unless specified otherwise):

Full Liner Berth Terms, All Inclusive. No Demurrage - No Dispatch - No Detention

Rates offered must include a breakdown of the Ocean Charge component. Rates offered
to be quoted in US Dollars per metric ton to be all-inclusive rates which include
costs for services other than port to port ocean transportation. Must include a
breakdown of the ocean charge component and each of the following other charges,
as applicable: domestic inland transportation, foreign inland transportation,
fumigation or destination bagging, and special requirements for container load
protocol (if applicable). No minimum bill of lading quantities or charges or
minimum container quantities or charges to apply.

- SINGLE BOTTOM SERVICE OFFER MUST INCLUDE VESSEL ITINERARY IN THE REMARKS
SECTION.
- REGULAR LINER SERVICE OFFER MUST INCLUDE FREQUENCY/ROUTING/TRANSIT TIME
IN THE REMARKS SECTION.

For all parcels, please refer to Clause 14 of Booking Guidelines for Notice requirements.

For all offers, Carrier must acknowledge all country specific requirements when
submitting offer.

**Carrier must confirm in offer they will include the below statement(s) on Bill(s)
of Lading; otherwise offer will be considered non-responsive:
- If cargo is containerized for Carrier's convenience, any/all additional cost at
destination due to containerization, including devanning or stripping into warehouse
& THC is for Carrier account.
- Freight Prepaid

LOAD TERMS: Cargo to be delivered to Carrier FAS Vessel or bridge point at the
specified load port, and loaded at Carrier's time, risk and expense with no
demurrage/no despatch/ no detention.

DISCHARGE TERMS: Cargo to be discharged at Carrier's time, risk and expense, and
delivered in Carrier's conveyance to the door of the Receiver's/Consignee's
warehouse(s)located outside the port area, with no demurrage/ no despatch/
no detention - per U.S. Food Aid Booking Note Sec. 2.(C)(i)

Should cargo be containerized for carrier convenience, any/all additional cost at
destination due to containerization including devanning or stripping into warehouse
and THC is for carrier account.

If containerization is required, container demurrage/detention shall be in
accordance with the carrier container demurrage/detention rates, but shall
not exceed $10 per container per day or as per carrier tariff rate, whichever
is lowest cost per day/per container.

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/FAS providing approval for a specific vessel prior to that
vessel participating in any Food for Progress and McGovern-Dole International
Food for education and Child Nutrition program transatlantic food aid shipments.

For ALL CRS CARGOES. Owners and/or their agents must return signed Bills of Lading
and related documents to LifeLink Logistics within 48 hours (2 business days) after
receipt of masters at Owners and/or their agents expense. Rates offered to be
all-inclusive and displayed on a per metric ton basis on all rated Bills of Lading
as per Booking Guideline Section 18. Bills of Lading must state "Freight Prepaid."

For All CRS Cargoes. Owners and/or their agents must return signed Booking Note to
LifeLink Logistics within 10 business days of receipt.

MALI Cargo. CRS requests Lome to be used as discharge port.

SAN Cargo to be delivered on a thru B/L to CRS Warehouse in San, Mali.
Warehouse address: Front of the Perception Office, Rue 318 Lafiabougou, San, Mali.

BAMAKO Cargo to be delivered on a thru B/L to CRS Warehouse in Bamako, Mali.
Warehouse address: District of Bamako, Sogoninko Rue 139, Porte 110 & Industrially
Zone Rue 845, Porte 431.

Cargo is being delivered to the following receiving terminal:
Federal Marine Terminals, Inc.
Port of Lake Charles, LA
150 Marine Street, #15
Lake Charles, LA 70601

Vessel Loading observation requirements and procedures, as per The U.S. Department
of Agriculture Kansas City Commodity Office’s notice to the trade of May 5, 2000,
is hereby incorporated. A copy of which can be furnished upon request.

Bill of Lading integrity is to be maintained at all times while in the carrier's
custody and control, assuring that individual ocean bill of lading quantities
are not commingled.

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/c…
humanitarian_assistance/cargo_human_assistance_reports/Humanitarian_Food_Aid_Reports.htm

Vessel substitutions must be approved by the Shipper and USDA, as applicable, and
cargo shall not be loaded into unapproved substitute vessels.

In keeping with U.S. Customs enforced compliance program for outbound documentation,
carriers are hereby notified that any assessments against the cargo due in whole or
in part to delay by carrier in verifying final load count, and providing same to
LifeLink Logistics, will be solely for carrier’s account.

Loading Delay Assessment (LDA) applicable when specified in above cargo details.

Note 1: The Shipper will impose a Loading Delay Assessment (LDA) for each and every
day beyond the contracted load date that the Carrier has failed to load the cargo
aboard a vessel. The contracted load date is defined as the date that the vessel
is estimated to arrive at the loading port, as specified in the US Aid Food Aid
Booking Note Part I, plus a ten (10) day grace period. LDA shall be US $1.00 per
metric ton per day or pro-rata, to be deducted from ocean freight payment.

Application of LDA’s will be specific to CRS cargo.

FREIGHT PAYMENT SHALL BE PROCESSED THRU 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 TO THE FINAL INLAND WAREHOUSE(S).

***USAID NOTICE TO THE TRADE***

For offers submitted through the electronic Web-Based Supply Chain Management
(WBSCM) system, one of the statements below must appear in the Free Form Remarks
Section for each offer submitted. For each offer submitted outside of WBSCM, one
of the statements below must appear on each page of each offer submitted.

1. This freight proposal, whether successful or unsuccessful, contains trade secrets
or commercial financial information which are privileged and confidential and exempt
from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 552.
Furthermore, this information is prohibited from disclosure under the Trade
Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. Section 1905.

-- OR --

2. This freight proposal, whether successful or unsuccessful, may, in the future,
be made public or released under a FOIA request."

EXPANSION OF TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS WITHIN THE PORT OF HOUSTON, TEXAS

Effective with Title II Invitation 028 issued on February 20, 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 https://forums.info.usaid.gov/index.php?q=usaid-
procurement-announcements/notices-trade. 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-…

Commodity, load port and intermodal point abbreviations as per USDA form KC-362.
Delivery terms per USDA Notice to the Trade of April 5, 1995.

1) All offers MUST include ETA loadport, ETS loadport, and ETA destination, along
with routing information. Other requirements or pertinent information:
A. Vessel’s itinerary and current position.
B. Full particulars on vessel owner’s company including officers, address and bank
references.
C. Voyage number for vessel being offered.

2) Commodity supplier delivery terms, origin points and specific shipping dates will
not be known until commodities are purchased. All cargo's availability date at
loadport will be 03/20/2014. Depending on the commodity suppliers elected shipping
dates, cargo can start shipping out as early as 02/16/2014. Carriers will be required
to receive cargo in accordance with USDA suppliers contractual shipping dates and
delivery terms. The potential shipping periods for bids at the plant or bridge point locations can be foundin the commodity solicitation.

3) Total commissions 2.5%. If offered direct, 2.5% to LifeLink Logistics. If offered
through a broker, 2/3 of 2.5% to LifeLink Logistics, and 1/3 of 2.5% to owners’ broker.

4) Evaluation and contract award: offers which do not comply with mandatory
requirements of this IFB, including but not limited to the minimums and maximums
specified above, will not be considered. Offers must include full particulars
demonstrating the willingness and ability to meet these requirements. Catholic
Relief Services reserves the right to award without discussions with USAID
approval. Award will be to the lowest responsible offeror meeting the mandatory
requirements of this IFB.

5) Contract Terms: Except to the extent provided above, this IFB is subject to the
standard US Food Aid Booking Note (INCLUDING ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND
ATTACHMENTS), which are fully incorporated herein. Copies of these guidelines
may be obtained from USAID website, at https://forums.info.usaid.gov/index.
php?q=usaid-procurement-announcements/notices-trade

IFB# 11-078P Mali Award

February 13, 2014

LIFELINK LOGISTICS issues Award Notice for Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

IFB NO. 11-078P (Inv.014A)
WBSCM Freight Solicitation Number 2000002275
WBSCM Commodity Solicitation Number 2000002274
Dated February 13, 2014
Issued by LIFELINK LOGISTICS, Berea, Ohio
On behalf of Catholic Relief Services
For carriage of Food for Education commodities as follows:

CARGO UNDER SALES ORDER NO. 5000192821:

AA: CRS-ML-01 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 570 NMT MR 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: SAN THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
SPLIT - 160 NMT MR 50 KILO BAGS
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 03/20/2014
LOADPORT: LC
CARRIER INTERMARINE, LLC
VESSEL/FLAG: OCEAN CRESCENT / P1
FREIGHT: OCEAN $323.55 + FUM $6.00 + FOR INL $230.00
TOTAL $559.55/GMT
SPLIT - 410 NMT MR 50 KILO BAGS
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 03/20/2014
LOADPORT: BHOU
CARRIER DELMAS
VESSEL/FLAG: CENTAURUS / P3
FREIGHT: OCEAN $197.00 + FUM $8.00 + FOR INL $150.00
TOTAL $365.00/GMT

BB: CRS-ML-02 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 110 NMT GS 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: SAN THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 03/20/2014
LOADPORT: LC
CARRIER INTERMARINE, LLC
VESSEL/FLAG: OCEAN CRESCENT / P1
FREIGHT: OCEAN $323.55 + FUM $6.00 + FOR INL $230.00
TOTAL $559.55/GMT

CC: CRS-ML-03 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 130 NMT VO 6/4 LTR CANS
DISPORT: SAN THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: NOT APPLICABLE
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 03/20/2014
LOADPORT: RHOU
CARRIER DELMAS
VESSEL/FLAG: CENTAURUS / P3
FREIGHT: OCEAN $178.00 + DOM INL $10.00 + FOR INL $150.00
TOTAL $338.00/GMT

CARGO UNDER SALES ORDER NO. 5000192894:

DD: CRS-ML-04 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 440 NMT MR 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: BAMAKO THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 03/20/2014
LOADPORT: LC
CARRIER INTERMARINE, LLC
VESSEL/FLAG: OCEAN CRESCENT / P1
FREIGHT: OCEAN $323.55 + FUM $6.00 + FOR INL $216.00
TOTAL $545.55/GMT

EE: CRS-ML-05 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 90 NMT GS 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: BAMAKO THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 03/20/2014
LOADPORT: LC
CARRIER INTERMARINE, LLC
VESSEL/FLAG: OCEAN CRESCENT / P1
FREIGHT: OCEAN $323.55 + FUM $6.00 + FOR INL $216.00
TOTAL $545.55/GMT

FF: CRS-ML-06 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 110 NMT VO 6/4 LTR CANS
DISPORT: BAMAKO THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: NOT APPLICABLE
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 03/20/2014
LOADPORT: RHOU
CARRIER DELMAS
VESSEL/FLAG: CENTAURUS / P3
FREIGHT: OCEAN $223.00 + DOM INL $10.00 + FOR INL $150.00
TOTAL $383.00/GMT

IFB# 11-078P Mali Re-Tender 2

January 9, 2014

LIFELINK LOGISTICS issues freight retender #2 for Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

IFB NO. 11-078P (Inv.014A)
WBSCM Freight Solicitation Number 2000002275
WBSCM Commodity Solicitation Number 2000002274
Dated January 9, 2014
Issued by LIFELINK LOGISTICS, Berea, Ohio
On behalf of Catholic Relief Services
For carriage of Food for Education commodities as follows:

Firm Offers are requested from all U.S. and foreign flag carriers.

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 --- 10:00 am Central Time (11:00 am Eastern
Time), 16 January 2014 ---.

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


CARGO UNDER SALES ORDER NO. 5000192821:

AA: CRS-ML-01 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 570 NMT MR 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: SAN THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 03/20/2014

BB: CRS-ML-02 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 110 NMT GS 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: SAN THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 04/05/2014

CC: CRS-ML-03 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 130 NMT VO 6/4 LTR CANS
DISPORT: SAN THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: NOT APPLICABLE
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 03/20/2014

CARGO UNDER SALES ORDER NO. 5000192894:

DD: CRS-ML-04 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 440 NMT MR 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: BAMAKO THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 03/20/2014

EE: CRS-ML-05 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 90 NMT GS 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: BAMAKO THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 04/05/2014

FF: CRS-ML-06 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 110 NMT VO 6/4 LTR CANS
DISPORT: BAMAKO THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: NOT APPLICABLE
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 03/20/2014


In awarding cargo under this freight retender, USDA/FAS will consider factors
including lowest-landed cost and the impact of any potential award on FAS's
ability to satisfy the requirements of statutes and regulations including the
Cargo Preference Act. There have been significant changes to the Cargo Preference
legislation. Offerors are encouraged to review the FAS notice on the same, available
at: http://www.fas.usda.gov/excredits/ifb/default.htm.

FOR ALL CRS CARGOES. CARRIER'S 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. LOADING USDA APPROVED PORTS/PLANTS/BRIDGES AS PER KC-362
AVAILABILITY AS PROVIDED ABOVE BASIS FAS LOAD PORT.(PLEASE REFER TO ACTUAL
COMMODITY IFB FOR POTENTIAL SHIPPING PERIODS BASIS PLANT BRIDGE DESTINATIONS).

FOR DELIVERY BASIS INTERMODAL PLANT AND BRIDGE, OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO
COORDINATE WITH VENDOR TO ENSURE SMOOTH LOADING OPERATION.

***U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE FOR PACKAGED COMMODITIES - PART II, DATED NOVEMBER 1,
2004 TO APPLY IN FULL. A COPY OF THESE GUIDELINES CAN BE FOUND ON THE USAID
WEBSITE, at
https://forums.info.usaid.gov/index.php?q=usaid-procurement-announcemen…

Approved Exceptions to Standard US Food AID Booking Note Terms, Procedures and
Formats and other special terms and conditions (These items will apply to above
cargo, unless specified otherwise):

Full Liner Berth Terms, All Inclusive. No Demurrage - No Dispatch - No Detention

Rates offered must include a breakdown of the Ocean Charge component. Rates offered
to be quoted in US Dollars per metric ton to be all-inclusive rates which include
costs for services other than port to port ocean transportation. Must include a
breakdown of the ocean charge component and each of the following other charges,
as applicable: domestic inland transportation, foreign inland transportation,
fumigation or destination bagging, and special requirements for container load
protocol (if applicable). No minimum bill of lading quantities or charges or
minimum container quantities or charges to apply.

- SINGLE BOTTOM SERVICE OFFER MUST INCLUDE VESSEL ITINERARY IN THE REMARKS
SECTION.
- REGULAR LINER SERVICE OFFER MUST INCLUDE FREQUENCY/ROUTING/TRANSIT TIME
IN THE REMARKS SECTION.

For all parcels, please refer to Clause 14 of Booking Guidelines for Notice requirements.

For all offers, Carrier must acknowledge in the remarks section of WBSCM all
country specific requirements when submitting offer.

**Carrier must confirm in the remarks section of WBSCM they will include the below
statement(s) on Bill(s) of Lading; otherwise offer will be considered non-responsive:
- If cargo is containerized for Carrier's convenience, any/all additional cost at
destination, including devanning or stripping into warehouse & THC is for Carrier
account.
- Freight Prepaid

LOAD TERMS: Cargo to be delivered to Carrier FAS Vessel or bridge point at the
specified load port, and loaded at Carrier's time, risk and expense with no
demurrage/no despatch/ no detention.

DISCHARGE TERMS: Cargo to be discharged at Carrier's time, risk and expense, and
delivered in Carrier's conveyance to the door of the Receiver's/Consignee's
warehouse(s)located outside the port area, with no demurrage/ no despatch/
no detention - per U.S. Food Aid Booking Note Sec. 2.(C)(i)

Should cargo be containerized for carrier convenience, any/all additional cost at
destination due to containerization including devanning or stripping into warehouse
and THC is for carrier account.

If containerization is required, container demurrage/detention shall be in
accordance with the carrier container demurrage/detention rates, but shall
not exceed $10 per container per day or as per carrier tariff rate, whichever
is lowest cost per day/per container.

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/FAS providing approval for a specific vessel prior to that
vessel participating in any Food for Progress and McGovern-Dole International
Food for education and Child Nutrition program transatlantic food aid shipments.

For ALL CRS CARGOES. Owners and/or their agents must return signed Bills of Lading
and related documents to LifeLink Logistics within 48 hours (2 business days) after
receipt of masters at Owners and/or their agents expense. Rates offered to be
all-inclusive and displayed on a per metric ton basis on all rated Bills of Lading
as per Booking Guideline Section 18. Bills of Lading must state "Freight Prepaid."

For All CRS Cargoes. Owners and/or their agents must return signed Booking Note to
LifeLink Logistics within 10 business days of receipt.

MALI Cargo. CRS requests Lome to be used as discharge port. CRS requested
first Vendor Shipping period for MR & VO.

SAN Cargo to be delivered on a thru B/L to CRS Warehouse in San, Mali.
Warehouse address: Front of the Perception Office, Rue 318 Lafiabougou, San, Mali.

BAMAKO Cargo to be delivered on a thru B/L to CRS Warehouse in Bamako, Mali.
Warehouse address: District of Bamako, Sogoninko Rue 139, Porte 110 & Industrially
Zone Rue 845, Porte 431.

Vessel Loading observation requirements and procedures, as per The U.S. Department
of Agriculture Kansas City Commodity Office’s notice to the trade of May 5, 2000,
is hereby incorporated. A copy of which can be furnished upon request.

Bill of Lading integrity is to be maintained at all times while in the carrier's
custody and control, assuring that individual ocean bill of lading quantities
are not commingled.

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/c…
humanitarian_assistance/cargo_human_assistance_reports/Humanitarian_Food_Aid_Reports.htm

Vessel substitutions must be approved by the Shipper and USDA, as applicable, and
cargo shall not be loaded into unapproved substitute vessels.

In keeping with U.S. Customs enforced compliance program for outbound documentation,
carriers are hereby notified that any assessments against the cargo due in whole or
in part to delay by carrier in verifying final load count, and providing same to
LifeLink Logistics, will be solely for carrier’s account.

Loading Delay Assessment (LDA) applicable when specified in above cargo details.

Note 1: The Shipper will impose a Loading Delay Assessment (LDA) for each and every
day beyond the contracted load date that the Carrier has failed to load the cargo
aboard a vessel. The contracted load date is defined as the date that the vessel
is estimated to arrive at the loading port, as specified in the US Aid Food Aid
Booking Note Part I, plus a ten (10) day grace period. LDA shall be US $1.00 per
metric ton per day or pro-rata, to be deducted from ocean freight payment.

Application of LDA’s will be specific to CRS cargo.

FREIGHT PAYMENT SHALL BE PROCESSED THRU 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 TO THE FINAL INLAND WAREHOUSE(S).

***USAID NOTICE TO THE TRADE***

For offers submitted through the electronic Web-Based Supply Chain Management
(WBSCM) system, one of the statements below must appear in the Free Form Remarks
Section for each offer submitted.

1. This freight proposal, whether successful or unsuccessful, contains trade secrets
or commercial financial information which are privileged and confidential and exempt
from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 552.
Furthermore, this information is prohibited from disclosure under the Trade
Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. Section 1905.

-- OR --

2. This freight proposal, whether successful or unsuccessful, may, in the future,
be made public or released under a FOIA request."

EXPANSION OF TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS WITHIN THE PORT OF HOUSTON, TEXAS

Effective with Title II Invitation 028 issued on February 20, 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 https://forums.info.usaid.gov/index.php?q=usaid-
procurement-announcements/notices-trade. 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-…

Commodity, load port and intermodal point abbreviations as per USDA form KC-362.
Delivery terms per USDA Notice to the Trade of April 5, 1995.

1) All offers MUST include ETA loadport, ETS loadport, and ETA destination, along
with routing information. Other requirements or pertinent information:
A. Vessel’s itinerary and current position.
B. Full particulars on vessel owner’s company including officers, address and bank
references.
C. Voyage number for vessel being offered.

2) Commodity supplier delivery terms, origin points and specific shipping dates will
not be known until commodities are purchased. All cargo's availability date at
loadport will be 03/20/2014 or 04/05/2014. Depending on the commodity suppliers
elected shipping dates, cargo can start shipping out as early as 02/16/2014.
Carriers will be required to receive cargo in accordance with USDA suppliers
contractual shipping dates and delivery terms. The potential shipping periods
for bids at the plant or bridge point locations can be foundin the commodity
solicitation.

3) Total commissions 2.5%. If offered direct, 2.5% to LifeLink Logistics. If offered
through a broker, 2/3 of 2.5% to LifeLink Logistics, and 1/3 of 2.5% to owners’ broker.

4) Evaluation and contract award: offers which do not comply with mandatory
requirements of this IFB, including but not limited to the minimums and maximums
specified above, will not be considered. Offers must include full particulars
demonstrating the willingness and ability to meet these requirements. Catholic
Relief Services reserves the right to award without discussions with USAID
approval. Award will be to the lowest responsible offeror meeting the mandatory
requirements of this IFB.

5) Contract Terms: Except to the extent provided above, this IFB is subject to the
standard US Food Aid Booking Note (INCLUDING ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND
ATTACHMENTS), which are fully incorporated herein. Copies of these guidelines
may be obtained from USAID website, at https://forums.info.usaid.gov/index.
php?q=usaid-procurement-announcements/notices-trade

IFB# 11-078P Mali Re-Tender Cancellation

December 27, 2013

Dated December 27, 2013

LIFELINK LOGISTICS as agents for and on behalf of Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
issues the cancellation of freight retender for IFB NO. 11-078P (Inv. 123A),
WBSCM Freight Solicitation Number 2000002222, WBSCM Commodity Solicitation Number 2000002221, for carriage of Food for Education commodities to Mali.

IFB# 11-078P Mali Re-Tender

December 6, 2013

LIFELINK LOGISTICS issues freight retender for Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

IFB NO. 11-078P (Inv.123A)
WBSCM Freight Solicitation Number 2000002222
WBSCM Commodity Solicitation Number 2000002221
Dated December 6, 2013
Issued by LIFELINK LOGISTICS, Berea, Ohio
On behalf of Catholic Relief Services
For carriage of Food for Education commodities as follows:

Firm Offers are requested from all U.S. and foreign flag carriers.

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 --- 10:00 am Central Time (11:00 am Eastern
Time), 12 December 2013 ---.

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


CARGO UNDER SALES ORDER NO. 5000191171:

AA: CRS-ML-01 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 630 NMT MR 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: SAN THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 02/20/2014

BB: CRS-ML-02 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 140 NMT GS 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: SAN THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 03/05/2014

CC: CRS-ML-03 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 160 NMT VO 6/4 LTR CANS
DISPORT: SAN THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: NOT APPLICABLE
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 02/20/2014

DD: CRS-ML-04 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 500 NMT MR 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: BAMAKO THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 02/20/2014

EE: CRS-ML-05 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 110 NMT GS 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: BAMAKO THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 03/05/2014

FF: CRS-ML-06 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 130 NMT VO 6/4 LTR CANS
DISPORT: BAMAKO THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: NOT APPLICABLE
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 02/20/2014


In awarding cargo under this freight retender, USDA/FAS will consider factors
including lowest-landed cost and the impact of any potential award on FAS's
ability to satisfy the requirements of statutes and regulations including the
Cargo Preference Act. There have been significant changes to the Cargo Preference
legislation. Offerors are encouraged to review the FAS notice on the same, available
at: http://www.fas.usda.gov/excredits/ifb/default.htm.

FOR ALL CRS CARGOES. CARRIER'S 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. LOADING USDA APPROVED PORTS/PLANTS/BRIDGES AS PER KC-362
AVAILABILITY AS PROVIDED ABOVE BASIS FAS LOAD PORT.(PLEASE REFER TO ACTUAL
COMMODITY IFB FOR POTENTIAL SHIPPING PERIODS BASIS PLANT BRIDGE DESTINATIONS).

FOR DELIVERY BASIS INTERMODAL PLANT AND BRIDGE, OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO
COORDINATE WITH VENDOR TO ENSURE SMOOTH LOADING OPERATION.

***U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE FOR PACKAGED COMMODITIES - PART II, DATED NOVEMBER 1,
2004 TO APPLY IN FULL. A COPY OF THESE GUIDELINES CAN BE FOUND ON THE USAID
WEBSITE, at
https://forums.info.usaid.gov/index.php?q=usaid-procurement-announcemen…

Approved Exceptions to Standard US Food AID Booking Note Terms, Procedures and
Formats and other special terms and conditions (These items will apply to above
cargo, unless specified otherwise):

Full Liner Berth Terms, All Inclusive. No Demurrage - No Dispatch - No Detention

Rates offered must include a breakdown of the Ocean Charge component. Rates offered
to be quoted in US Dollars per metric ton to be all-inclusive rates which include
costs for services other than port to port ocean transportation. Must include a
breakdown of the ocean charge component and each of the following other charges,
as applicable: domestic inland transportation, foreign inland transportation,
fumigation or destination bagging, and special requirements for container load
protocol (if applicable). No minimum bill of lading quantities or charges or
minimum container quantities or charges to apply.

- SINGLE BOTTOM SERVICE OFFER MUST INCLUDE VESSEL ITINERARY IN THE REMARKS
SECTION.
- REGULAR LINER SERVICE OFFER MUST INCLUDE FREQUENCY/ROUTING/TRANSIT TIME
IN THE REMARKS SECTION.

For all parcels, please refer to Clause 14 of Booking Guidelines for Notice requirements.

For all offers, Carrier must acknowledge in the remarks section of WBSCM all
country specific requirements when submitting offer.

**Carrier must confirm in the remarks section of WBSCM they will include the below
statement(s) on Bill(s) of Lading; otherwise offer will be considered non-responsive:
- If cargo is containerized for Carrier's convenience, any/all additional cost at
destination, including devanning or stripping into warehouse & THC is for Carrier
account.
- Freight Prepaid

LOAD TERMS: Cargo to be delivered to Carrier FAS Vessel or bridge point at the
specified load port, and loaded at Carrier's time, risk and expense with no
demurrage/no despatch/ no detention.

DISCHARGE TERMS: Cargo to be discharged at Carrier's time, risk and expense, and
delivered in Carrier's conveyance to the door of the Receiver's/Consignee's
warehouse(s)located outside the port area, with no demurrage/ no despatch/
no detention - per U.S. Food Aid Booking Note Sec. 2.(C)(i)

Should cargo be containerized for carrier convenience, any/all additional cost at
destination due to containerization including devanning or stripping into warehouse
and THC is for carrier account.

If containerization is required, container demurrage/detention shall be in
accordance with the carrier container demurrage/detention rates, but shall
not exceed $10 per container per day or as per carrier tariff rate, whichever
is lowest cost per day/per container.

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/FAS providing approval for a specific vessel prior to that
vessel participating in any Food for Progress and McGovern-Dole International
Food for education and Child Nutrition program transatlantic food aid shipments.

For ALL CRS CARGOES. Owners and/or their agents must return signed Bills of Lading
and related documents to LifeLink Logistics within 48 hours (2 business days) after
receipt of masters at Owners and/or their agents expense. Rates offered to be
all-inclusive and displayed on a per metric ton basis on all rated Bills of Lading
as per Booking Guideline Section 18. Bills of Lading must state "Freight Prepaid."

For All CRS Cargoes. Owners and/or their agents must return signed Booking Note to
LifeLink Logistics within 10 business days of receipt.

MALI Cargo. CRS requests Lome to be used as discharge port. CRS requested
first Vendor Shipping period for MR & VO.

SAN Cargo to be delivered on a thru B/L to CRS Warehouse in San, Mali.
Warehouse address: Front of the Perception Office, Rue 318 Lafiabougou, San, Mali.

BAMAKO Cargo to be delivered on a thru B/L to CRS Warehouse in Bamako, Mali.
Warehouse address: District of Bamako, Sogoninko Rue 139, Porte 110 & Industrially
Zone Rue 845, Porte 431.

Vessel Loading observation requirements and procedures, as per The U.S. Department
of Agriculture Kansas City Commodity Office’s notice to the trade of May 5, 2000,
is hereby incorporated. A copy of which can be furnished upon request.

Bill of Lading integrity is to be maintained at all times while in the carrier's
custody and control, assuring that individual ocean bill of lading quantities
are not commingled.

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/c…
humanitarian_assistance/cargo_human_assistance_reports/Humanitarian_Food_Aid_Reports.htm

Vessel substitutions must be approved by the Shipper and USDA, as applicable, and
cargo shall not be loaded into unapproved substitute vessels.

In keeping with U.S. Customs enforced compliance program for outbound documentation,
carriers are hereby notified that any assessments against the cargo due in whole or
in part to delay by carrier in verifying final load count, and providing same to
LifeLink Logistics, will be solely for carrier’s account.

Loading Delay Assessment (LDA) applicable when specified in above cargo details.

Note 1: The Shipper will impose a Loading Delay Assessment (LDA) for each and every
day beyond the contracted load date that the Carrier has failed to load the cargo
aboard a vessel. The contracted load date is defined as the date that the vessel
is estimated to arrive at the loading port, as specified in the US Aid Food Aid
Booking Note Part I, plus a ten (10) day grace period. LDA shall be US $1.00 per
metric ton per day or pro-rata, to be deducted from ocean freight payment.

Application of LDA’s will be specific to CRS cargo.

FREIGHT PAYMENT SHALL BE PROCESSED THRU 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 TO THE FINAL INLAND WAREHOUSE(S).

***USAID NOTICE TO THE TRADE***

For offers submitted through the electronic Web-Based Supply Chain Management
(WBSCM) system, one of the statements below must appear in the Free Form Remarks
Section for each offer submitted.

1. This freight proposal, whether successful or unsuccessful, contains trade secrets
or commercial financial information which are privileged and confidential and exempt
from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 552.
Furthermore, this information is prohibited from disclosure under the Trade
Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. Section 1905.

-- OR --

2. This freight proposal, whether successful or unsuccessful, may, in the future,
be made public or released under a FOIA request."

EXPANSION OF TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS WITHIN THE PORT OF HOUSTON, TEXAS

Effective with Title II Invitation 028 issued on February 20, 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 https://forums.info.usaid.gov/index.php?q=usaid-
procurement-announcements/notices-trade. 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-…

Commodity, load port and intermodal point abbreviations as per USDA form KC-362.
Delivery terms per USDA Notice to the Trade of April 5, 1995.

1) All offers MUST include ETA loadport, ETS loadport, and ETA destination, along
with routing information. Other requirements or pertinent information:
A. Vessel’s itinerary and current position.
B. Full particulars on vessel owner’s company including officers, address and bank
references.
C. Voyage number for vessel being offered.

2) Commodity supplier delivery terms, origin points and specific shipping dates will
not be known until commodities are purchased. All cargo's availability date at
loadport will be 02/20/2014 or 03/05/2014. Depending on the commodity suppliers
elected shipping dates, cargo can start shipping out as early as 01/16/2014.
Carriers will be required to receive cargo in accordance with USDA suppliers
contractual shipping dates and delivery terms. The potential shipping periods
for bids at the plant or bridge point locations can be foundin the commodity
solicitation.

3) Total commissions 2.5%. If offered direct, 2.5% to LifeLink Logistics. If offered
through a broker, 2/3 of 2.5% to LifeLink Logistics, and 1/3 of 2.5% to owners’ broker.

4) Evaluation and contract award: offers which do not comply with mandatory
requirements of this IFB, including but not limited to the minimums and maximums
specified above, will not be considered. Offers must include full particulars
demonstrating the willingness and ability to meet these requirements. Catholic
Relief Services reserves the right to award without discussions with USAID
approval. Award will be to the lowest responsible offeror meeting the mandatory
requirements of this IFB.

5) Contract Terms: Except to the extent provided above, this IFB is subject to the
standard US Food Aid Booking Note (INCLUDING ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND
ATTACHMENTS), which are fully incorporated herein. Copies of these guidelines
may be obtained from USAID website, at https://forums.info.usaid.gov/index.
php?q=usaid-procurement-announcements/notices-trade

IFB# 11-078P Mali Tender Cancellation

December 4, 2013

Dated December 4, 2013

LIFELINK LOGISTICS as agents for and on behalf of Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
issues the cancellation of freight tender for IFB NO. 11-078P (Inv. 123),
WBSCM Freight Solicitation Number 2000002202, WBSCM Commodity Solicitation Number 2000002201, for carriage of Food for Education commodities to Mali.

IFB# 11-078P Mali Tender

November 19, 2013

LIFELINK LOGISTICS issues freight tender for Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

IFB NO. 11-078P (Inv.123)
WBSCM Freight Solicitation Number 2000002202
WBSCM Commodity Solicitation Number 2000002201
Dated November 19, 2013
Issued by LIFELINK LOGISTICS, Berea, Ohio
On behalf of Catholic Relief Services
For carriage of Food for Education commodities as follows:

Firm Offers are requested from all U.S. and foreign flag carriers.

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 --- 10:00 am Central Time (11:00 am Eastern
Time), 26 November 2013 ---.

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


CARGO UNDER SALES ORDER NO. 5000191171:

AA: CRS-ML-01 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 630 NMT MR 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: SAN THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 02/20/2014

BB: CRS-ML-02 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 140 NMT GS 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: SAN THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 02/20/2014

CC: CRS-ML-03 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 160 NMT VO 6/4 LTR CANS
DISPORT: SAN THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: NOT APPLICABLE
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 02/20/2014

DD: CRS-ML-04 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 500 NMT MR 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: BAMAKO THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 02/20/2014

EE: CRS-ML-05 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 110 NMT GS 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: BAMAKO THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 02/20/2014

FF: CRS-ML-06 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 130 NMT VO 6/4 LTR CANS
DISPORT: BAMAKO THRU BL VIA LOME
FUMIGATION: NOT APPLICABLE
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES, NON-URGENT
LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 02/20/2014


In awarding cargo under this freight tender, USDA/FAS will consider factors
including lowest-landed cost and the impact of any potential award on FAS's
ability to satisfy the requirements of statutes and regulations including the
Cargo Preference Act. There have been significant changes to the Cargo Preference
legislation. Offerors are encouraged to review the FAS notice on the same, available
at: http://www.fas.usda.gov/excredits/ifb/default.htm.

FOR ALL CRS CARGOES. CARRIER'S 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. LOADING USDA APPROVED PORTS/PLANTS/BRIDGES AS PER KC-362
AVAILABILITY AS PROVIDED ABOVE BASIS FAS LOAD PORT.(PLEASE REFER TO ACTUAL
COMMODITY IFB FOR POTENTIAL SHIPPING PERIODS BASIS PLANT BRIDGE DESTINATIONS).

FOR DELIVERY BASIS INTERMODAL PLANT AND BRIDGE, OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO
COORDINATE WITH VENDOR TO ENSURE SMOOTH LOADING OPERATION.

***U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE FOR PACKAGED COMMODITIES - PART II, DATED NOVEMBER 1,
2004 TO APPLY IN FULL. A COPY OF THESE GUIDELINES CAN BE FOUND ON THE USAID
WEBSITE, at
https://forums.info.usaid.gov/index.php?q=usaid-procurement-announcemen…

Approved Exceptions to Standard US Food AID Booking Note Terms, Procedures and
Formats and other special terms and conditions (These items will apply to above
cargo, unless specified otherwise):

Full Liner Berth Terms, All Inclusive. No Demurrage - No Dispatch - No Detention

Rates offered must include a breakdown of the Ocean Charge component. Rates offered
to be quoted in US Dollars per metric ton to be all-inclusive rates which include
costs for services other than port to port ocean transportation. Must include a
breakdown of the ocean charge component and each of the following other charges,
as applicable: domestic inland transportation, foreign inland transportation,
fumigation or destination bagging, and special requirements for container load
protocol (if applicable). No minimum bill of lading quantities or charges or
minimum container quantities or charges to apply.

- SINGLE BOTTOM SERVICE OFFER MUST INCLUDE VESSEL ITINERARY IN THE REMARKS
SECTION.
- REGULAR LINER SERVICE OFFER MUST INCLUDE FREQUENCY/ROUTING/TRANSIT TIME
IN THE REMARKS SECTION.

For all parcels, please refer to Clause 14 of Booking Guidelines for Notice requirements.

For all offers, Carrier must acknowledge in the remarks section of WBSCM all
country specific requirements when submitting offer.

**Carrier must confirm in the remarks section of WBSCM they will include the below
statement(s) on Bill(s) of Lading; otherwise offer will be considered non-responsive:
- If cargo is containerized for Carrier's convenience, any/all additional cost at
destination, including devanning or stripping into warehouse & THC is for Carrier
account.
- Freight Prepaid

LOAD TERMS: Cargo to be delivered to Carrier FAS Vessel or bridge point at the
specified load port, and loaded at Carrier's time, risk and expense with no
demurrage/no despatch/ no detention.

DISCHARGE TERMS: Cargo to be discharged at Carrier's time, risk and expense, and
delivered in Carrier's conveyance to the door of the Receiver's/Consignee's
warehouse(s)located outside the port area, with no demurrage/ no despatch/
no detention - per U.S. Food Aid Booking Note Sec. 2.(C)(i)

Should cargo be containerized for carrier convenience, any/all additional cost at
destination due to containerization including devanning or stripping into warehouse
and THC is for carrier account.

If containerization is required, container demurrage/detention shall be in
accordance with the carrier container demurrage/detention rates, but shall
not exceed $10 per container per day or as per carrier tariff rate, whichever
is lowest cost per day/per container.

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/FAS providing approval for a specific vessel prior to that
vessel participating in any Food for Progress and McGovern-Dole International
Food for education and Child Nutrition program transatlantic food aid shipments.

For ALL CRS CARGOES. Owners and/or their agents must return signed Bills of Lading
and related documents to LifeLink Logistics within 48 hours (2 business days) after
receipt of masters at Owners and/or their agents expense. Rates offered to be
all-inclusive and displayed on a per metric ton basis on all rated Bills of Lading
as per Booking Guideline Section 18. Bills of Lading must state "Freight Prepaid."

For All CRS Cargoes. Owners and/or their agents must return signed Booking Note to
LifeLink Logistics within 10 business days of receipt.

MALI Cargo. CRS requests Lome to be used as discharge port.

SAN Cargo to be delivered on a thru B/L to CRS Warehouse in San, Mali.
Warehouse address: Front of the Perception Office, Rue 318 Lafiabougou, San, Mali.

BAMAKO Cargo to be delivered on a thru B/L to CRS Warehouse in Bamako, Mali.
Warehouse address: District of Bamako, Sogoninko Rue 139, Porte 110 & Industrially
Zone Rue 845, Porte 431.

Vessel Loading observation requirements and procedures, as per The U.S. Department
of Agriculture Kansas City Commodity Office’s notice to the trade of May 5, 2000,
is hereby incorporated. A copy of which can be furnished upon request.

Bill of Lading integrity is to be maintained at all times while in the carrier's
custody and control, assuring that individual ocean bill of lading quantities
are not commingled.

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/c…
humanitarian_assistance/cargo_human_assistance_reports/Humanitarian_Food_Aid_Reports.htm

Vessel substitutions must be approved by the Shipper and USDA, as applicable, and
cargo shall not be loaded into unapproved substitute vessels.

In keeping with U.S. Customs enforced compliance program for outbound documentation,
carriers are hereby notified that any assessments against the cargo due in whole or
in part to delay by carrier in verifying final load count, and providing same to
LifeLink Logistics, will be solely for carrier’s account.

Loading Delay Assessment (LDA) applicable when specified in above cargo details.

Note 1: The Shipper will impose a Loading Delay Assessment (LDA) for each and every
day beyond the contracted load date that the Carrier has failed to load the cargo
aboard a vessel. The contracted load date is defined as the date that the vessel
is estimated to arrive at the loading port, as specified in the US Aid Food Aid
Booking Note Part I, plus a ten (10) day grace period. LDA shall be US $1.00 per
metric ton per day or pro-rata, to be deducted from ocean freight payment.

Application of LDA’s will be specific to CRS cargo.

FREIGHT PAYMENT SHALL BE PROCESSED THRU 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 TO THE FINAL INLAND WAREHOUSE(S).

***USAID NOTICE TO THE TRADE***

For offers submitted through the electronic Web-Based Supply Chain Management
(WBSCM) system, one of the statements below must appear in the Free Form Remarks
Section for each offer submitted.

1. This freight proposal, whether successful or unsuccessful, contains trade secrets
or commercial financial information which are privileged and confidential and exempt
from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 552.
Furthermore, this information is prohibited from disclosure under the Trade
Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. Section 1905.

-- OR --

2. This freight proposal, whether successful or unsuccessful, may, in the future,
be made public or released under a FOIA request."

EXPANSION OF TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS WITHIN THE PORT OF HOUSTON, TEXAS

Effective with Title II Invitation 028 issued on February 20, 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 https://forums.info.usaid.gov/index.php?q=usaid-
procurement-announcements/notices-trade. 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-…

Commodity, load port and intermodal point abbreviations as per USDA form KC-362.
Delivery terms per USDA Notice to the Trade of April 5, 1995.

1) All offers MUST include ETA loadport, ETS loadport, and ETA destination, along
with routing information. Other requirements or pertinent information:
A. Vessel’s itinerary and current position.
B. Full particulars on vessel owner’s company including officers, address and bank
references.
C. Voyage number for vessel being offered.

2) Commodity supplier delivery terms, origin points and specific shipping dates will
not be known until commodities are purchased. All cargo's availability date at
loadport will be 02/20/2014. Depending on the commodity suppliers elected shipping
dates, cargo can start shipping out as early as 01/01/2014. Carriers will be
required to receive cargo in accordance with USDA suppliers contractual shipping
dates and delivery terms. The potential shipping periods for bids at the plant
or bridge point locations can be foundin the commodity solicitation.

3) Total commissions 2.5%. If offered direct, 2.5% to LifeLink Logistics. If offered
through a broker, 2/3 of 2.5% to LifeLink Logistics, and 1/3 of 2.5% to owners’ broker.

4) Evaluation and contract award: offers which do not comply with mandatory
requirements of this IFB, including but not limited to the minimums and maximums
specified above, will not be considered. Offers must include full particulars
demonstrating the willingness and ability to meet these requirements. Catholic
Relief Services reserves the right to award without discussions with USAID
approval. Award will be to the lowest responsible offeror meeting the mandatory
requirements of this IFB.

5) Contract Terms: Except to the extent provided above, this IFB is subject to the
standard US Food Aid Booking Note (INCLUDING ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND
ATTACHMENTS), which are fully incorporated herein. Copies of these guidelines
may be obtained from USAID website, at https://forums.info.usaid.gov/index.
php?q=usaid-procurement-announcements/notices-trade