Madagascar Tender Freight Tender: Global Communities, Food for Education, Madagascar 12/21/23.

21-036P Madagascar Tender

December 21, 2023

Freight Tender: Global Communities, Food for Education, Madagascar 12/21/23.

FREIGHT INVITATION NO.: 2000009778.

COMMODITY INVITATION NO: 2000009777.

BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF COOPERATIVE HOUSING FOUNDATION, D.B.A. GLOBAL COMMUNITIES (GC), REQUESTS FIRM U.S. AND NON-U.S. FLAG LINER OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING McGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM CARGOES, UNDER INV-014:

IFB NUMBER: 21-036P.

SO# 5000888753.

REF NO: GC-MG-014-01

CARGO: 620 NMT

COMMODITY: FORTIFIED MILLED RICE – 50KG BAGS,

PLUS 3% EXTRA EMPTY BAGS

LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW

DISCHARGE: FORT DAUPHIN (TOLAGNARO), MADAGASCAR

TBL DELIVERY TO THE GC/CRS WAREHOUSE (SEE NOTE 4)

AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW

REF NO: GC-MG-014-02

CARGO: 140 NMT

COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50K BAGS, PLUS 3% EXTRA EMPTY BAGS

LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW

DISCHARGE: FORT DAUPHIN (TOLAGNARO), MADAGASCAR

TBL DELIVERY TO THE GC/CRS WAREHOUSE (SEE NOTE 4)

AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW

REF NO: GC-MG-014-03

CARGO: 80 NMT

COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 6/4L SUBSTITUTABLE (NON-PALLETIZED)

LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW

DISCHARGE: FORT DAUPHIN (TOLAGNARO), MADAGASCAR

TBL DELIVERY TO THE GC/CRS WAREHOUSE (SEE NOTE 4)

AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW

ON THE ABOVE:

TERMS: FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE / NO

DESPATCH/ NO DETENTION ON VESSELS/CONTAINERS/TRAILERS BENDS.

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 DECEMBER 28, 2023.

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: WBSCM.SERVICEDESK@CACI.COM

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.

SPECIAL NOTE “C”:

AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE FOR COMMODITY DELIVERIES F.A.S. VESSEL FOR

THIS COMMODITY INVITATION IS 03/20/24. 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.

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.

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.

SPECIAL NOTE “E”:

THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE TO COORDINATE WITH COTECNA, THE LOADING OF THE CARGO, IN ORDER FOR THE “VESSEL LOADING OBSERVATION” (VLO) CERTIFICATE TO BE ISSUED.

SPECIAL NOTE “F”:

THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE IS HEREBY STRICKEN FROM THE U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE PART II, SECTION 1.(C), INTERMODAL BRIDGE: “IF TRUCKS ARE TO BE USED TO TRANSPORT THE CARGO TO THE BRIDGE POINT, THEN THE FREIGHT TENDER MUST PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION.”

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 BEFORE DEPARTURE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH USDA REGULATIONS, AT CARRIER’S TIME/RISK/EXPENSE. THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FOLLOWING NOTICE TO THE TRADE ARE FULLY INCORPORATED INTO THIS SOLICITATION AND WILL BE INCLUDED IN ANY FREIGHT CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AGAINST THIS TENDER:

RESOURCES SECTION AT THE BOTTOM OF PAGE HTTPS://FAS.USDA.GOV/OCEAN-FREIGHT-TENDERS

1. PRETREATMENT OF CONTAINERS NOTICE TO TRADE
2. FUMIGATION PROTOCOLS AND PROHIBITION NOTICE TO TRADE
3. CONTAINER FUMIGATION PROTOCOLS FOR SULFURYL FLUORIDE
4. FUMIGATION PROTOCOLS FOR PHOSPHINE

AT THIS TIME, SULFURYL FLUORIDE IS NOT YET ACCEPTABLE FOR FUMIGATION OF COMMODITIES TO MADAGASCAR. PHOSPINE IS THE AUTHORIZED FUMIGANT TO IMPORT INTO MADAGASCAR.

FUMIGATION OF MR AND PI MUST BE WITNESSED BY USDA/FGIS AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, EXPENSE. CARRIER/CARRIER’S FUMIGATOR MUST COORDINATE THE FUMIGATION/WITNESS WITH USDA/FGIS. FUMIGATION CERTS MUST INCLUDE CONTAINER NUMBERS. COPIES OF THE FUMIGATION CERTS AND USDA/FGIS FUMIGATION WITNESS LETTERS MUST BE PROVIDED TO BKA.

NOTE 1: CONTAINERIZATION REQUIRED. 20’ CONTAINERS ONLY. CONTAINERS TO BE LOADED BY CARRIER AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE. NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

NOTICE TO THE TRADE DATED APRIL 27, 2023, TITLED “BAG – STOWAGE IN CONTAINERS” IS FULLY INCORPORATED INTO THIS TENDER AND ANY SUBSEQUENT BOOKING NOTE(S).

FULLY ENCLOSED STANDARD MARINE CONTAINERS ARE REQUIRED AND CARGOES ARE TO BE CONTAINERIZED AT THE PORT/POINT OF ORIGIN AND REMAIN IN THE SAME SEALED CONTAINERS THROUGH THE FINAL CONTRACTED DELIVERY POINT.

NOTE 2: CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD CARGO IS: (A) IN WIND AND WATERTIGHT 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 THE FORWARDER A FGIS SURVEY REPORT ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF CONTAINERS. SURVEY IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO LOADING CARGOES. AS A TEMPORARY CHANGE, (B) ABOVE IS BEING REMOVED TO ALLOW FOR CONTAINERS OVER 10 YEARS OLD. ALL CONTAINERS MUST STILL BE APPROVED BY FGIS PRIOR TO LOADING COMMODITY. THIS CHANGE DOES NOT DIMINISH CARRIER’S LIABILITY FOR COMMODITY LOSS/DAMAGE WHILE THE COMMODITY IS IN THE CARRIER’S CARE AND CUSTODY. IF CONTAINERS ARRIVE AT THE POINT OF ORIGIN, FOR COMMODITY LOADING, AND ARE REJECTED BY THE VESSEL LOADING OBSERVATION (VLO) SURVEYOR OR BY THE COMMODITY SUPPLIER, ALL DRY RUN CHARGES ARE FOR THE CARRIER’S ACCOUNT.

NOTE 3: FREIGHT PAYMENT SHALL BE PROCESSED THROUGH THE WBSCM SYSTEM AND PAID BY USDA. 100% FREIGHT DUE UPON DELIVERY TO THE INLAND DESTINATION WAREHOUSE.

NOTE 4: DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS:

U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS 2(C)(i) - CARRIER TO DELIVER FULL CONTAINERS OF COMMODITIES, VIA DISCHARGE PORT FORT DAUPHIN (TOLAGNARO), TO RECEIVER’S FORT DAUPHIN (TOLAGNARO) DESIGNATED WAREHOUSE(S) DOOR, VIA THROUGH BILL OF LADING, AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE. THE RECEIVER’S WAREHOUSE(S) ARE OUTSIDE THE PORT AREA.

AWARDED CARRIER WILL BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COMMODITIES WHILE IN THE CARRIER’S CARE AND CUSTODY.

THE CARRIER RATES MUST INCLUDE DISCHARGE PORT CHARGES DESCRIBED AS “FRAIS DE DEBARQUEMENT” AND ALL SERVICES COVERED BY THESE CHAGES. THE CARRIER IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PORT CHARGES, WHARFAGE, HANDLING COSTS, STORAGE FEES, SCANNING CHARGES (IF APPLICABLE), AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE CHARGES TO SAFELY ACCOMPLISH THE TBL DELIVERY.

CARRIER MUST COORDINATE ACCEPTABLE DELIVERY SCHEDULES WITH THE CONSIGNEE/RECEIVER TO THE FORT DAUPHIN (TOLAGNARO) WAREHOUSE(S). CARGO TO BE DELIVERED TO CONSIGNEE DURING NORMAL WAREHOUSE WORKING HOURS. NO NIGHT OR AFTER-HOURS DELIVERIES UNLESS AGREED UPON WITH THE CONSIGNEE/RECEIVER. ALL COSTS INCURRED BY THE TRUCKS/CONTAINERS/TRAILERS/CHASSIS FOR ARRIVALS AFTER HOUR DELIVERIES, OR UNSCHEDULED DELVERIES, ARE FOR THE CARRIER'S ACCOUNT. ALL CONTAINER/TRUCK YARDS OR STAGING AREA COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ANY CONTAINER/TRUCK/TRAILER/CHASSIS, WHILE WAITING FOR FINAL INLAND DELIVERY, ARE FOR THE CARRIER'S ACCOUNT. NO CONTAINER/TRUCK/TRAILER/CHASSIS DEMURRAGE/DETENTION/STORAGE APPLICABLE IF THE CARRIER PROPERLY COORDINATES THE DELIVERY SCHEDULES WITH THE CONSIGNEE/RECEIVER.

CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE, AT THEIR TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE, FOR RETURNING OR REPOSITIONING ALL EMPTY EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING TRUCKS/TRAILERS, CONTAINERS, AND CHASSIS.

CARRIERS MUST NOT COMINGLE OTHER SHIPPER’S COMMODITIES OR DIFFERENT COMMODITIES IN THE SAME CONTAINER.

CARRIERS AND/OR THEIR DISCHARGE PORT AGENTS MUST COOPERATE WITH THE RECEIVER'S SURVEYORS AND ALLOW THE SURVEYOR ACCESS TO THE CONTAINERS AT THE DISCHARGE PORT FOR CONTAINER NUMBER/SEAL SURVEY.

THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CARGO SECURITY AND INTEGRITY WHILE IN THE CARRIER’S CARE AND CUSTODY. ALL NECESSARY SECURITY MEASURES MUST BE TAKEN TO ENSURE SAFE ARRIVAL AT THE FINAL DESTINATION.

ANY CARGOES FOUND TO BE INFESTED WHILE IN THE CARRIER’S CARE AND CUSTODY MUST BE FUMIGATED AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE. FUMIGATION OF INFESTED CARGOES AT DISCHARGE/DESTINATION INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FUMIGATION OF COMMODITIES UNTIL CLEAN OF LIVE INFESTATION, CONTAINER HANDLING/GROUNDING/RELOADING TO TRUCK/CHASSIS COSTS, AND ANY STORAGE FEES INCURRED.

CARRIER MUST WAIVE ANY CONTAINER DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS.

NOTE 5: GC PREFERS THE CARGO TO BE SHIPPED ON ONE VESSEL (NO SPLIT SHIPMENTS) AND ROUTING VIA THE ATLANTIC TO MADAGASCAR.

NOTE 6: CARRIERS MUST NOT COMINGLE OTHER SHIPPER’S COMMODITIES OR DIFFERENT COMMODITIES IN THE SAME CONTAINER.

NOTE 7: CONTAINER LOADING PROTOCOL - HIGH MOISTURE COMMODITIES:

APPLIES TO BAGGED BEANS AND RICE ON THIS RFP.

THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE USAID NOTICE TO THE TRADE ISSUED APRIL 15, 2009 COVERING THE SHIPMENT OF BAGGED BEANS AND CORN SHIPPED IN CONTAINERS ARE TO APPLY TO APPLY TO THE BAGGED BEANS AND RICE IN THIS RFP. A COPY OF THIS NOTICE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS FOR PROPER CONTAINER LOADING, ARE AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.USAID.GOV/BUSINESS/OCEAN/NOTICES/

NOTE 8: THREE (3) PERCENT EXTRA EMPTY 50KG BAGS ARE BEING SUPPLIED BY THE VENDORS TO THE CONTRACTED U.S. LOAD/DELIVERY POINTS. THE EMPTIES MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE DESTINATION WAREHOUSE(S) WITH THE COMMODITIES. THE EMPTY BAGS MUST BE CARRIED FREIGHT FREE. EXTRA EMPTY BAGS MUST BE CONSOLIDATED IN ONE CONTAINER, WITH COMMODITY, FOR EACH PO NUMBER / BOOKING NUMBER. EMPTY BAGS FROM DIFFERENT PO NUMBERS/BOOKING NUMBERS MUST NOT BE COMMINGLED. THE CARRIER A/O THEIR TRANSLOADER MUST PROVIDE AN ACCURATE COUNT OF EXTRA EMPTY BAGS LOADED PER PO NUMBER / BOOKING NUMBER.

NOTE 9: CERTAIN COMMODITIES COVERED BY THIS RFP MUST BE INSPECTED BY APHIS/PPQ OR OTHER SUCH AUTHORITIES PRIOR TO LOADING SO THAT A PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE CAN BE ISSUED. SUCH INSPECTION MUST TAKE PLACE NOT MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE CARGO BEING LOADED ABOARD THE VESSEL AT THE PORT OF EXPORT. CARRIERS INTENDING TO LOAD THESE CARGOES INTO CONTAINERS, LASH BARGES, OR OTHERWISE UNITIZE CARGOES IN A WAY THAT WILL PROHIBIT OR RESTRICT INSPECTIONS WITHOUT SUSTAINING ADDITIONAL COSTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO BEAR ALL SUCH ADDITIONAL EXPENSES IF THIS IS DONE BEFORE INSPECTIONS ARE EFFECTED OR IF CARGOES ARE NOT LOADED ON-BOARD A VESSEL WITHIN THE THIRTY DAY PERIOD FOLLOWING INSPECTION.

NOTE 10: OFFERS MUST BE FOR NAMED VESSEL(S) AND INCLUDE REASONABLE AND ACCEPTABLE LOADING SCHEDULES AND TRANSIT TIMES IN ORDER TO BE

CONSIDERED RESPONSIVE. OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE VIA VESSELS NOT IN A REGULARLY SCHEDULED LINER SERVICE MUST PROVIDE VESSEL'S ITINERARY AND CURRENT POSITION. ADDITIONALLY, SUCH OFFERS SHOULD INCLUDE FULL PARTICULARS ON VESSEL OWNER'S COMPANY INCLUDING OFFICERS, ADDRESS AND BANK REFERENCE.

NOTE 11: TRANSATLANTIC BARGE CLAUSE:

TOWED BARGES WILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE TRANSATLANTIC TRADE PROVIDED ALL CARGO IS CONTAINERIZED AND STOWED UNDER DECK. NO OTHER STOWAGE ARRANGEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNLESS THE CARRIER HAS RECEIVED WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FROM THE SHIPPER(S) AND USDA PROVIDING APPROVAL FOR A SPECIFIC VESSEL PRIOR TO THAT VESSEL PARTICIPATING IN ANY TRANSATLANTIC FOOD AID SHIPMENTS.

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:

HTTPS://WWW.MARITIME.DOT.GOV/PORTS/CARGO-PREFERENCE/FOREIGN-FLAG-VESSELS-TRANSPORTING-AGRICULTURE-PREFERENCE-TRADE

HTTPS://WWW.MARITIME.DOT.GOV/PORTS/CARGO-PREFERENCE/US-FLAG-VESSELS-PARTICIPATING-AGRICULTURAL-PREFERENCE-TRADE

-CONTAINER DEMURRAGE/DETENTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CARRIER CONTAINER DEMURRAGE/DETENTION RATES, BUT SHALL NOT EXCEED USD 10.00 PER CONTAINER PER DAY, OR AS PER CARRIER TARIFF RATE, WHICHEVER IS LOWEST COST PER DAY/PER CONTAINER.

- OCEAN CARRIER SHALL RELEASE CLEAN ORIGINAL OCEAN BILLS OF LADING PROMPTLY UPON COMPLETION OF LOADING. CLAUSED BILLS OF LADING ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. BILLS OF LADING MUST NOT CONTAIN ANY CLAUSE SUCH AS "SAID TO CONTAIN", "SHIPPERS’ LOAD AND COUNT" OR WORDS OF SIMILAR EFFECT. BILLS OF LADING MUST STATE “FREIGHT PREPAID” OR “FREIGHT PAYABLE PER BOOKING NOTE”.

- COMMODITY, LOADPORT, AND INTERMODAL POINT ABBREVIATIONS AS PER USDA FORM KC-362. DELIVERY TERMS PER USDA NOTICE TO THE TRADE OF APRIL 5, 1995. FOR ANY COMMODITIES ALLOCATED BASIS INTERMODAL SUPPLIER’S PLANT, VESSEL OWNERS MUST COMPLY WITH SUPPLIER’S LOAD AND CAPACITY CAPABILITIES. IF THE VESSEL FAILS TO C0MPLY WITH SUPPLIER’S LOAD CAPABILITIES, ANY COSTS INCURRED BY CCC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CARRYING CHARGES, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, STORAGE, WILL BE FOR THE VESSEL’S ACCOUNT. IF CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ARE PLACED AT THE SUPPLIER’S PLANT, CARRIER MUST ENSURE THAT CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ARE PLACED AT THE PLANT BY THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUPPLIER’S SHIPPING PERIOD AND SUPPLY CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS UNTIL THE SUPPLIER FULFILLS HIS CONTRACT QUANTITY. OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO OFFER ONLY FOR VENDORS WHO MATCH OWNERS’ CAPABILITIES. OWNERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REFER TO KC-362 FOR THE LIST OF PLANT LOCATIONS AND CAPABILITIES. IF SUPPLIER FAILS TO PROVIDE COMMODITY FOR LOADING DURING THE SPECIFIED SHIPPING PERIOD (OR BEYOND ALLOWABLE FREE TIME) DEMURRAGE, IF ANY, WILL BE FOR ACCOUNT OF SUPPLIER.

- CARRIERS SHALL INCLUDE ALL ACTUAL AND ANTICIPATED WAR RISK INSURANCE PREMIUMS IN THEIR OFFERED RATES. OWNER BEARS THE RISK OF ANY INCREASE IN WAR RISK INSURANCE PREMIUMS.

- AS APPLICABLE, THE ALL INCLUSIVE RATE SUBMITTED MUST BREAKOUT THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: OCEAN FREIGHT, INLAND TRANSPORTATION (DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN), FUMIGATION, CONTAINER PROTOCOL (IF APPLICABLE), STRIPPING/STACKING CHARGES AT FINAL DESTINATION (IF APPLICABLE). CARRIERS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT ALL INCLUSIVE RATES AS OUTLINED ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED NON RESPONSIVE.

- ONLY FIRM OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED.

- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY GC AND USDA.

- OFFERS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY TENDER/RFP NUMBER AND ANY FUTURE COMMUNICATION SHOULD ALSO IDENTIFY SAME BY TENDER OR CONTRACT NUMBER.

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

- OFFERS MUST INCLUDE: VESSEL NAME / TYPE / FLAG / YEAR BUILT. ETA AT LOAD, DISPORT, AND FINAL DESTINATION. FULL STYLE OF CARRIER OFFERING, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE, TELEX, AND/OR TELEFAX NUMBERS, AS WELL AS THE NAMES AND TITLES OF THE CORPORATE OFFICERS WITH DIRECT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OFFER AND APPLICABLE CORPORATE DUNS NUMBER. WHETHER SERVICE IS DIRECT OR TRANSSHIPPED, CONTAINER OR BREAKBULK. WHETHER SERVICE OFFERED IS LINER OR CHARTER. STATEMENT THAT CARRIER IS A VOCC. OCEAN FREIGHT RATE TO BE IN U.S. DOLLARS AND MUST BE ALL INCLUSIVE REPEAT ALL INCLUSIVE.

- GC & 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.

- 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.

- THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION (IMO) AMENDED THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA CONVENTION (SOLAS) TO REQUIRE, AS A CONDITION FOR LOADING A PACKED CONTAINER ONTO A SHIP FOR EXPORT, THAT THE CONTAINER HAS A VERIFIED GROSS WEIGHT, CALLED THE VERIFIED GROSS MASS (VGM). THIS GLOBAL REQUIREMENT IS EFFECTIVE ON JULY 1, 2016. AFTER THIS DATE, IT WILL BE A VIOLATION OF SOLAS TO LOAD A PACKED CONTAINER ONTO A VESSEL IF THE VESSEL OPERATOR AND MARINE TERMINAL OPERATOR DO NOT HAVE A VGM FOR EACH CONTAINER. OCEAN CARRIERS OFFERING CONTAINER SERVICE, WHETHER CONTAINERIZED FOR CARRIER CONVENIENCE OR CONTAINERIZING TO FULFILL TENDER REQUIREMENTS, ARE RESPONSIBLE TO ENGAGE IN A WEIGHING SERVICE, AT THE CARRIER’S TIME/RISK/EXPENSE, TO DETERMINE THE VGM. IT IS THE OCEAN CARRIER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENTER THE VGM INTO THEIR SYSTEM AND PROVIDE THE VGM TO THE MARINE TERMINAL OPERATOR, WITHIN ALL VGM DEADLINES. ANY COSTS INCURRED DUE TO LATE OR INACCURATE VGM SUBMISSION, ARE FOR THE OCEAN CARRIER’S ACCOUNT.

- COMMISSION: 1.67% ON GROSS FREIGHT / DEAD-FREIGHT IS PAYABLE TO CHARTERER'S AGENT / FREIGHT FORWARDER, BKA LOGISTICS LLC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:

BKA LOGISTICS LLC WASHINGTON D.C. AT PHONE 202-331-7395,

TELEFAX 202-331-7735, E-MAIL: MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR

MANISHA@BKALOGISTICS.NET