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March 23, 2004 Award 
Freight Tender Results: FFTP, Mllk to Caribbean/Cent America (03/22/04).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF FOOD FOR THE POOR, INC. 
(FFTP), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS ON SEC 416(B) MILK CARGOES TENDERED JAN 12 2004 UNDER IFB NUMBER: 04-002P:
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AA. BKA NO: FFTP-FY2004SA 
CARGO: UP TO 24,124 NMT
COMMODITY: NONFAT DRY MILK - 25K BAGS 
LOAD 
POINT(S): INTERMODAL – SAN ANTONIO TX 
INTERMODAL – MIAMI, OK 
INTERMODAL – HOUSTON TX
INTERMODAL – STOCKTON CA 
INTERMODAL – OKLAHOMA CITY OK
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DISPORT: (AA) SANTO TOMAS DE CASTILLA, GUATEMALA – 4,810 NMT
(A1) SANTO TOMAS DE CASTILLA, GUATEMALA – 1,277 NMT
CARRIER: ACT (USA – P1) 
USD 100.00 PER GMT EX HOUSTON TX
USD 127.00 PER GMT EX SAN ANTONIO TX
USD 170.00 PER GMT EX MIAMI OK
USD 170.00 PER GMT EX OKLAHOMA CITY OK
USD 212.00 PER GMT EX STOCKTON CA.
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(BB) PUERTO CORTES, HONDURAS – 167 NMT
(B1) PUERTO CORTES, HONDURAS – 666 NMT
CARRIER: ACT (USA – P1) 
USD 100.00 PER GMT EX HOUSTON TX
USD 127.00 PER GMT EX SAN ANTONIO TX
USD 170.00 PER GMT EX MIAMI OK
USD 170.00 PER GMT EX OKLAHOMA CITY OK
USD 212.00 PER GMT EX STOCKTON CA.
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(CC) ACAJUTLA, EL SALVADOR – 1,055 NMT
CARRIER: ACT (USA – P1) 
USD 150.00 PER GMT EX HOUSTON TX
USD 177.00 PER GMT EX SAN ANTONIO TX
USD 220.00 PER GMT EX MIAMI OK
USD 220.00 PER GMT EX OKLAHOMA CITY OK
USD 262.00 PER GMT EX STOCKTON CA.
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(DD) CORINTO, NICARAGUA – 2,035 NMT
CARRIER: ACT (USA – P1) 
USD 150.00 PER GMT EX HOUSTON TX
USD 177.00 PER GMT EX SAN ANTONIO TX
USD 220.00 PER GMT EX MIAMI OK
USD 220.00 PER GMT EX OKLAHOMA CITY OK
USD 262.00 PER GMT EX STOCKTON CA.
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(EE) BELIZE CITY, BELIZE – 315 NMT
CARRIER: ACT (USA – P1) 
USD 140.00 PER GMT EX HOUSTON TX
USD 167.00 PER GMT EX SAN ANTONIO TX
USD 210.00 PER GMT EX MIAMI OK
USD 210.00 PER GMT EX OKLAHOMA CITY OK
USD 252.00 PER GMT EX STOCKTON CA.
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(FF) ROUSEAU, DOMINICA – 37 NMT
(F1) ROUSEAU, DOMINICA – 37 NMT
CARRIER: ODYSSEA (USA – P2) 
USD 330.50 PER GMT EX HOUSTON TX
USD 348.07 PER GMT EX SAN ANTONIO TX
USD 356.20 PER GMT EX MIAMI OK
USD 360.71 PER GMT EX OKLAHOMA CITY OK
USD 531.50 PER GMT EX STOCKTON CA.
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(GG) RIO HAINA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – 1,184 NMT
CARRIER: ODYSSEA (USA – P2) 
USD 165.50 PER GMT EX HOUSTON TX
USD 183.07 PER GMT EX SAN ANTONIO TX
USD 191.20 PER GMT EX MIAMI OK
USD 195.71 PER GMT EX OKLAHOMA CITY OK
USD 366.50 PER GMT EX STOCKTON CA.
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(HH) ST. GEORGE, GRENADA – 352 NMT
CARRIER: ODYSSEA (USA – P2) 
USD 330.50 PER GMT EX HOUSTON TX
USD 348.07 PER GMT EX SAN ANTONIO TX
USD 356.20 PER GMT EX MIAMI OK
USD 360.71 PER GMT EX OKLAHOMA CITY OK
USD 531.50 PER GMT EX STOCKTON CA.
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(II) GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – 2,405 NMT
CARRIER: ODYSSEA (USA – P2) 
USD 309.50 PER GMT EX HOUSTON TX
USD 327.07 PER GMT EX SAN ANTONIO TX
USD 335.20 PER GMT EX MIAMI OK
USD 339.71 PER GMT EX OKLAHOMA CITY OK
USD 510.50 PER GMT EX STOCKTON CA.
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(JJ) PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI – 4,533 NMT
CARRIER: ACT (USA – P1) 
USD 120.00 PER GMT EX HOUSTON TX
USD 147.00 PER GMT EX SAN ANTONIO TX
USD 190.00 PER GMT EX MIAMI OK
USD 190.00 PER GMT EX OKLAHOMA CITY OK
USD 232.00 PER GMT EX STOCKTON CA.
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(KK) KINGSTON, JAMAICA – 4,644 NMT
CARRIER: P&O NEDLLOYD (FOREIGN FLAG)
USD 111.00 PER GMT EX HOUSTON TX
USD 124.00 PER GMT EX SAN ANTONIO TX
USD 167.00 PER GMT EX MIAMI OK
USD 156.00 PER GMT EX OKLAHOMA CITY OK
USD 158.00 PER GMT EX STOCKTON CA.
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(LL) CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA – 241 NMT
CARRIER: P&O NEDLLOYD (FOREIGN FLAG)
USD 128.33 PER GMT EX HOUSTON TX
USD 141.33 PER GMT EX SAN ANTONIO TX
USD 184.33 PER GMT EX MIAMI OK
USD 173.33 PER GMT EX OKLAHOMA CITY OK
USD 175.33 PER GMT EX STOCKTON CA.
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(MM) KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT – 130 NMT
CARRIER: ODYSSEA (USA – P2) 
USD 330.50 PER GMT EX HOUSTON TX
USD 348.07 PER GMT EX SAN ANTONIO TX
USD 356.20 PER GMT EX MIAMI OK
USD 360.71 PER GMT EX OKLAHOMA CITY OK
USD 531.50 PER GMT EX STOCKTON CA.
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(NN) PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD – 241 NMT
CARRIER: P&O NEDLLOYD (FOREIGN FLAG)
USD 100.00 PER GMT EX HOUSTON TX
USD 113.00 PER GMT EX SAN ANTONIO TX
USD 156.00 PER GMT EX MIAMI OK
USD 145.00 PER GMT EX OKLAHOMA CITY OK
USD 147.00 PER GMT EX STOCKTON CA.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 600, WASHINGTON D.C.
20006. PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET
?END



04-002P January 15, 2004
Amendment


Freight Tender Amendment: FFTP, Milk to Caribbean/Cent America (1/14/04)
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, ON BEHALF OF FOOD FOR THE POOR, INC., ISSUES AN
AMENDMENT TO FREIGHT TENDER NUMBER 04-002P DATED JAN 12, 2004 AS FOLLOWS:
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POINT(S) OF LOADING IS AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL POINT:
INTERMODAL – HOUSTON TX.
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NOTE 8 IS AMENDED TO INCLUDE DETAILS ON ADDITIONAL SUPPLIER:
MIDLAND COMMODITIES INC., 8790 WALLISVILLE, HOUSTON TX, POC: MR. GENE HACKLER, TEL: 479-784-9109, FAX: 479-784-9342.
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REPLY DEADLINE AMENDED TO READ: 1100 HRS ET JAN 20, 2004. 
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ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT: 
BKA LOGISTICS LLC AT PHONE 202-331-7395, TELEFAX 202-331-7735, E-MAIL: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET –OR- MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET


04-002P January 13, 2004
Tender

Freight Tender: FFTP, Mllk Parcels to Caribbean / Cent America (01/12/04).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF FOOD FOR THE POOR, INC. 
(FFTP), REQUESTS U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG LINER OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING SECTION 416(B), VIA CONTAINER SERVICE ONLY, UNDER A SERVICE CONTRACT(S):
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IFB NUMBER: 04-002P.
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AA. BKA NO: FFTP-FY2004SA 
CARGO: UP TO 24,124 NMT
COMMODITY: NONFAT DRY MILK - 25K BAGS 
LOAD 
POINT(S): INTERMODAL – SAN ANTONIO, TX (SEE NOTE 8)
INTERMODAL – MIAMI, OK (SEE NOTE 8)
INTERMODAL – STOCKTON, CA (SEE NOTE 8)
INTERMODAL – OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (SEE NOTE 8)
DISPORT: (AA) SANTO TOMAS DE CASTILLA, GUATEMALA – 4,810 NMT
(A1) SANTO TOMAS DE CASTILLA, GUATEMALA – 1,277 NMT
(BB) PUERTO CORTES, HONDURAS – 167 NMT
(B1) PUERTO CORTES, HONDURAS – 666 NMT
(CC) ACAJUTLA, EL SALVADOR – 1,055 NMT
(DD) CORINTO, NICARAGUA – 2,035 NMT
(EE) BELIZE CITY, BELIZE – 315 NMT
(FF) ROUSEAU, DOMINICA – 37 NMT
(F1) ROUSEAU, DOMINICA – 37 NMT
(GG) RIO HAINA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – 1,184 NMT
(HH) ST. GEORGE, GRENADA – 352 NMT
(II) GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – 2,405 NMT
(JJ) PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI – 4,533 NMT
(KK) KINGSTON, JAMAICA – 4,644 NMT
(LL) CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA – 241 NMT
(MM) KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT – 130 NMT
(NN) PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD – 241 NMT
AVAIL: AS PER THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE / PLAN: 
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IT IS THE DESIRE OF FFTP AND USDA TO MAINTAIN A FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE FOR LOADINGS AND DEPARTURES TO MEET THE PROGRAM NEEDS OF THE RECIPIENTS. AS SUCH, SHIPMENTS WILL BE APPROX 1/12TH OF THE TOTALS PER COUNTRY PER MONTH AS PROVIDED ABOVE (A MINIMUM OF ONE SHIPPING CONTAINER).
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AFTER LIFTINGS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED FOR THE INITIAL LOADS, RECEIVERS WILL ADVISE FFTP/BKA OF THEIR INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS A MINIMUM OF 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF PROJECTED NEED IN COUNTRY. BKA WILL SEND A NOTICE TO THE SELECTED CARRIER(S) OF THE RECEIVERS NEED (INCLUDING REQUIRED ARRIVAL DATE OF CARGO IN COUNTRY), THIS NOTICE WILL ALSO INCLUDE FORMAL NOMINATION OF LOAD POINT(S) IN THE U.S.A. AND AVAILABILITY DATE(S) FOR SPOTTING CONTAINER(S). CARRIER WILL BE REQUIRED TO SPOT CONTAINERS FOR COMMENCEMENT OF LOADING WITHIN 2 DAYS OF THE CARGO AVAIL DATE – A DELAY ASSESSMENT WILL BE LEVIED FOR FAILURE TO MEET THE LOADING SCHEDULE.
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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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NOTE 1: THE ABOVE DATES APPLY TO CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 
VENDOR. OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CORDINATE WITH VENDORS
TO ENSURE A SMOOTH LOADING OPERATION.
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EACH BAG OF NFD MILK MUST BE INSPECTED BY USDA REP AT TIME OF CONTAINER 
LOADING. CARRIERS MUST COORDINATE CONTAINER SPOTTING/LOADING SCHEDULE 
WITH WAREHOUSE(S) AND USDA. CARRIERS TO PROVIDE 72 HOUR ADVANCE NOTICE 
OF SPOTTING CONTAINERS IN ORDER THAT THE USDA REP CAN BE ON SITE.
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NOTE 2: CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD
FFTP CARGO IS: (A) IN WIND AND WATER TIGHT
CONDITION; (B) NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) YEARS OLD; AND, (C)
NOT A SALVAGED CONTAINER OR MUSTERED OUT FROM REGULAR
SERVICE. AS A CONDITION OF PAYMENT, CARRIER MUST PROVIDE
BKA A FGIS SURVEY REPORT ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY 
CONDITION OF CONTAINERS. SURVEY IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR 
TO LOADING FFTP CARGOES.
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NOTE 3: ALL NON-FAT DRY MILK MUST BE SHIPPED IN FULLY ENCLOSED MARINE 
CONTAINERS. SAME ARE TO BE LOADED AND SEALED AT SUPPLIER WAREHOUSE(S) AS 
ALLOCATED BY USDA – NO TRANSLOADING WILL BE PERMITTED. OFFERS OF NON-
CONTAINERIZED SERVICE WILL BE CONSIDERED AS NON RESPONSIVE.
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NOTE 4: DUE TO URGENT NEED TO MAINTAIN CARGO SCHEDULE INTEGRITY,
A LOADING DELAY ASSESSMENT (LDA) OF USD 1.00 PER METRIC
TON PER DAY, OR PRO-RATA, WILL BE IMPOSED. THE LDA WILL
BE ASSESSED FOR (A) EACH DAY, OR PRO-RATA, BEYOND THE SPOTTING DATE, 
PLUS TWO (2) DAY GRACE PERIOD, THAT CARRIER FAILS TO SPOT CONTAINER(S) 
FOR COMMENCEMENT OF LOADING AT SUPPLY POINT(S); AND, (B) EACH DAY, OR 
PRO-RATA, BEYOND THE CONTRACTED LOAD DATE, PLUS A SEVEN (7) DAY GRACE 
PERIOD, THAT VESSEL FAILS TO PRESENT, AND BE ACCEPTED, AT THE FIRST (OR 
SOLE) LOAD PORT TO LOAD FFTP PARCELS. LDA, IF ANY, WILL BE DEDUCTED 
FROM OCEAN FREIGHT PAYMENT AGAINST EACH BILL OF LADING ISSUED.
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NOTE 5: IN KEEPING WITH U.S. CUSTOMS' ENFORCED COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
FOR OUTBOUND DOCUMENTATION, CARRIERS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
THAT ANY PENALTY ASSESSED AGAINST THE CARGO, DUE IN WHOLE
OR IN PART TO DELAY BY CARRIER IN VERIFYING FINAL LOAD
COUNT AND PROVIDING SAME TO BKA, WILL BE SOLELY FOR
CARRIER'S ACCOUNT.
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NOTE 6: CARRIERS ARE REQUIRED TO OFFER BASIS: 
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CARRIER TO DELIVER CARGO CONTAINERS TO PORT(S) OF DISCHARGE AS 
CONTRACTED (I.E. ON A DOOR TO PORT BASIS). CARRIER TO GRANT 21 DAYS 
FREE-TIME FOR EACH CONTAINER AND PERMIT FFTP TO DRAY SAME TO RECEIVERS 
WAREHOUSE(S) FOR UNSTUFFING. FREE-TIME TO START UPON CONTAINER(S) 
ARRIVAL AT CARRIERS OWN OR DESIGNATED CONTAINER YARD AND TO CEASE UPON 
RETURN OF EMPTY CONTAINER TO CARRIER AT DESIGNATED CONTAINER YARD. 
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NOTE 7: CARRIER TO GUARANTEE COMMENCEMENT OF CARGO ARRIVAL AT
PORT(S) OF DISCHARGE AS CONTRACTED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF COMPLETION OF 
LOADING FFTP CARGO (FOR JAMAICA, HAITI, DOM REP, AND CENTRAL AMERICA 
DESTINATIONS) AND WITHIN 21 DAYS OF COMPLETION OF LOADING (FOR 
DESTINATIONS IN WEST INDIES AND GUYANA). A DELIVERY DELAY ASSESSMENT 
(DDA) OF USD 1.00 PER METRIC TON PER DAY, OR PRO-RATA, WILL BE ASSESSED 
FOR EACH DAY BEYOND THIS LIMIT. DDA, IF ANY, WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM 
OCEAN FREIGHT PAYMENT AGAINST EACH BILL OF LADING ISSUED.
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NOTE 8: SUPPLIER FULL DETAILS: 

OGM ENTERPRISES, 700 TAYMAN STREET SOUTH, SAN ANTONIO TX 78226-1816. 
POC: MR. FELTON OVERBEY. TEL: 210-923-9222. FAX: 210-923-5226. 
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COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION, 1000 GOODRICH BLVD., MIAMI OK 74354. POC: MS. 
DORIS JONES. TEL: 816-836-1500. FAX: 816-836-0643.
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TRANS-HOLD, PORT OF STOCKTON, ROUGH & READY ISLAND WEST COMPLEX, 
STOCKTON CA 95203. POC: MR. RON COAL. TEL: 209-462-0220. FAX: 209-
462-0188.
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D&M DISTRIBUTION, 5011 W. RENO, STE 25, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73137. POC: 
MR. DARRYL LAWSON. TEL: 405-745-2142. FAX: 405-745-2148.
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FFTP/USDA RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LOAD CARGOES FROM ANY/ALL OF THE ABOVE 
POINTS. FFTP/USDA WILL CONSIDER ALL OF THE ABOVE POINTS TO BE “ONE 
LOAD POINT” FOR PURPOSES OF RATES AND FREIGHT BOOKINGS.
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NOTE 9: 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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NOTE 10: IF OFFERED VESSEL IS A BARGE, SAME MUST BE OF SUCH A TYPE TO ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE CARGO, EITHER BY DESIGN (SUCH AS A HOUSE BARGE OR MULTI-DECK BARGE) OR BY THE USE OF PERMANENT BREAKWATER WALLS OF AT LEAST EIGHT FEET IN HEIGHT AND ENCOMPASSING AT LEAST EIGHTY (80) PERCENT OF THE BARGE. CONTAINERS NOT HAULING USDA CARGO OR NON-PERMANENT WALLS MAY BE USED AS BREAKWATER WALLS FOR UP TO TWENTY (20) PERCENT OF THE PROTECTING WALL. ANY/ALL OTHER BARGES WILL BE DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE TO THIS TENDER.
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SPECIAL NOTES:
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INTENTION IS TO AWARD CONTRACTS OF CARRIAGE ON A DESTINATION BASIS. CARRIERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO OFFER FOR ALL DESTINATIONS.
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NO MINIMUM NUMBER OF CONTAINERS PER LIFTING/SAILING WILL BE ACCEPTED. 
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NO MINIMUM TONNAGE PER CONTAINER WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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TONNAGE IS CONSIDERED TO BE “UP TO”, FINAL TONNAGE AWARDED / LIFTED MAY BE LESS THAN ADVERTISED.
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CARRIER TO CONFIRM IN ITS OFFER THAT IT (A) MAINTAINS REGULAR SCHEDULED SERVICE TO THE DESTINATIONS ON WHICH IT OFFERS, AND (B) CAN, WHEN NOTIFIED BY FFTP/BKA, EFFECT THE LIFTING OF ORDERED TONNAGE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE DESIRED LIFT DATE.
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CARRIER TO PROVIDE RATE QUOTES BASIS A VALIDITY THROUGH TO AND INCLUSIVE OF SEPT 30, 2004.
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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 SUPPIER’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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- OWNERS GUARANTEE THAT THE PERFORMING VESSEL COMPLIES FULLY WITH THE
INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT CODE (ISM), IF REQUIRED, AND IS IN
POSSESSION OF A VALID DOCUMENT OF COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT 
CERTIFICATE AND WILL REMAIN SO FOR THE ENTIRETY OF HER EMPLOYMENT
UNDER THIS CHARTER PARTY / BOOKING CONFIRMATION. OWNERS ARE TO PROVIDE 
SHIPPER / CHARTERER WITH SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE, IF REQUIRED
TO DO SO, AND TO REMAIN FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY/ALL CONSEQUENCES
RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY MATTERS ARISING IN CONNECTION
WITH THIS VESSEL AND THE ISM CODE.
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- THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE KANSAS CITY COMMODITY
OFFICE'S NOTICE TO THE TRADE EOD-68 OF MAY 5, 2000 REGARDING 
THE VESSEL LOADING OBSERVATIONS IS HEREBY INCORPORATED.
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- O'WISE SUBJECT TO FFTP SERVICE AGREEMENT.
- OFFERS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY TENDER/IFB 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 AND
DISCHARGE PORT. FULL STYLE OF CARRIER OFFERING. WHETHER
SERVICE IS DIRECT OR TRANSSHIPPED,CONTAINER OR BREAKBULK. 
STATEMENT THAT CARRIER IS A VOCC. OCEAN FREIGHT RATE TO BE IN
U.S. DOLLARS PER METRIC TON AND MUST BE ALL INCLUSIVE REPEAT
ALL INCLUSIVE.
- AS APPLICABLE, THE ALL INCLUSIVE RATE SUBMITTED MUST BREAKOUT 
THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: OCEAN FREIGHT AND DOMESTIC INLAND 
TRANSPORTATION. CARRIERS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT ALL INCLUSIVE
RATES AS OUTLINED ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED NON RESPONSIVE.
- ONLY SEALED, HAND DELIVERED OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER
CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED. NO PHONE OFFERS WILL 
BE ACCEPTED.
- FFTP RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL
OFFERS.
- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY
FFTP AND USDA.
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OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO: BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 600, WASHINGTON D.C. 20006, BY 1400 HRS ET JAN 15, 2004.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 600, WASHINGTON D.C.
20006. PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET


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