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06-109B Senegal Re-Tender
September 25, 2007

Freight ReTender: BKA Logistics, CDSBO, Counterpart Senegal (09/25/07).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC., FOR AND ON BEHALF OF COUNTERPART INTERNATIONAL (CPI), REQUESTS OFFERS OF U.S. AND NON-U.S. FLAG GEARED VESSELS (U.S. FLAG GEARLESS VESSELS WILL BE CONSIDERED PROVIDED OWNERS PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY EQUIPMENT) FOR THE CARRIAGE OF CDSBO UNDER THE McGOVERN-DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM ON THE FOLLOWING BASIS:
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IFB NO: CPI-FFE-06-109B.
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CARGO A: UP TO 1,390 MT CRUDE DEGUMMED SOYBEAN OIL, IN BULK
(CONTRACTED QUANTITY WILL BE ON MIN/MAX BASIS).
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CARGO B: UP TO 1,390 MT CRUDE DEGUMMED SOYBEAN OIL, IN BULK
(CONTRACTED QUANTITY WILL BE ON MIN/MAX BASIS).

LAYCAN A: OCT 15 – 25, 2007. OWNERS TO PROVIDE 14-DAY PREADVISE UPON FIXING.
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LAYCAN B: NOV 10 – 20, 2007. OWNERS TO PROVIDE 14-DAY PREADVISE

LOADING: 1/3 SAFE BERTHS EACH 1/2 SAFE PORT(S) ANY U.S. RANGE. MISSISSIPPI RIVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT NORTH OF PORT ALLEN TO BE CONSIDERED AS ONE PORT; COLUMBIA RIVER DISTRICT INCLUDING PORTLAND TO BE CONSIDERED AS ONE PORT; SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA INCLUDING SACRAMENTO AND STOCKTON TO BE CONSIDERED AS ONE PORT). FOR OFFERS BASIS U.S. GREAT LAKES UTILIZING FEEDER VESSELS, OFFER TO INCLUDE NAME AND DETAILS OF FEEDER VESSELS.
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DISPORT: 1 / 2 SAFE BERTHS DAKAR, SENEGAL.
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TERMS: FREE-IN AT LOAD, FULL BERTH TERMS DISCHARGE. NO
DEMURRAGE / NO DESPATCH / NO DETENTION BENDS.

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VESSEL TYPE RESTRICTIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
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ITB TANK BARGES, INCLUDING TOWED BARGES, WILL BE CONSIDERED ONLY IF WARRANTED SPEED AND ITINERARY OF PROPOSED ITB IS ABLE TO MEET THE DELIVERY DEADLINE BELOW. TOWED TANKER BARGES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. VESSEL NAME, IMO OR OFFICIAL NUMBER, FLAG, TYPE, YEAR BUILT, LOA/BEAM, DRAFT, CLASS, DWT, WARRANTED SPEED, NUMBER OF TANKS / PUMPS, AND OWNERS’ FULL STYLE TO BE INCLUDED IN OFFER.
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ALL VESSELS OFFERED AND UTILIZED FOR THESE CARGOES ARE TO BE OF SUITABLE SIZE AND DRAFT TO ALLOW SAFE BERTHING AT LOAD AND DISCHARGE PORT / BERTHS. THIS REQUIREMENT TO ENCOMPASS ALL ANY/ALL ASSIST TUGS HIRED BY VESSEL TO MAINTAIN VESSEL’S SAFETY IN BERTH WHILE CONNECTED TO SHORE TANKS AND OTHERWISE.
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OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSURING THAT PERFORMING VESSEL IS FULLY COMPLIANT (AT TIME OF FIXING AND DURING TIME OF PERFORMANCE) WITH ALL INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS AND PROTOCOLS REGARDING THE CARRIAGE OF THE CPI CARGO(ES), INCLUDING MARPOL 73/78 ANNEX II REVISIONS. OWNERS TO CERTIFY IN OFFER THAT VESSEL (PERFORMING AND/OR SUBSTITUTE) MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE SHIP TYPE 2 TANK CONFIGURATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE IBC CODE OR, ALTERNATIVELY, THAT THE VESSEL MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIP TYPE 3 CHEMICAL TANKERS AND RELATED EXEMPTION REQUIREMENTS AS OUTLINED IN MARPOL ANNEX II REGULATION 4.1.3; THAT THE CERT OF FITNESS FOR VESSEL INDICATES THAT VESSEL IS ENTITLED TO OPERATE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS REG; THAT ALL FLAG STATE AND PORT STATE AUTHORIZATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OR CONFIRMED, AS NECESSARY; AND, THAT THE OWNERS CAN CONFIRM THAT VESSEL WILL BE PERMITTED TO BERTH AND LOAD / DISCHARGE AT ALL PORTS NAMED OR CONTEMPLATED IN THIS TENDER.
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OWNERS TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER, INCLUDING MAIN / STRIPPING PUMPS, HOSES AND REDUCERS, IN ORDER TO EFFECT DISCHARGE OF CPI CARGO INTO SHORE TANKS AND/OR RAIL TANKCARS AND/OR TANKER TRUCKS. PUMPS TO HAVE A MINIMUM PRESSURE OF 50 PSI, WITH PUMPING CAPACITY OF AT LEAST 150 MT PER HOUR INTO RECEIVERS FACILITIES AND/OR CONVEYANCES AND BE ABLE TO PUMP WATER WITH ADEQUATE PRESSURE TO CLEAN HOSES / PIPES AT DISCHARGE.
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VESSEL(S) TO BE SUBJECT TO ISM / ISPS AND SUBSTANDARD VESSEL CLAUSES AS PER CPI CHARTER PARTY.
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FOREIGN FLAG VESSELS SHOULD NOT BE OLDER THAN 20 YEARS AND
MUST BE CLASSED HIGHEST IN LLOYD’S REGISTER OR ITS EQUIVALENT – DATE OF
ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION, NOT REBUILT DATE, TO GOVERN. ANY EXTRA
INSURANCE ON ACCOUNT OF VESSEL’S AGE, FLAG, OWNERSHIP, TYPE,
CONFIGURATION OR CLASSIFICATION WILL BE FOR OWNERS ACCOUNT, BUT NOT
EXCEEDING NEW YORK MARKET RATES FOR U.S. FLAG VESSELS AND LONDON RATES
FOR NON-US FLAG VESSELS. NVOCC’S MAY NOT BE EMPLOYED TO CARRY U.S.
FLAG OR FOREIGN FLAG SHIPMENTS. FOR VESSELS OVER 15 YEARS OF AGE AND
ITB’S, OWNERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATE
FROM NCB CERTIFYING THAT VESSEL’S HATCH COVERS AND ANY OTHER
OPENINGS LEADING TO CARGO COMPARTMENTS HAVE BEEN SEALED TO
PREVENT ANY OUTSIDE WATER FROM ENTERING THE CARGO SPACES.
COST OF SEALING AND SPECIAL SURVEY ARE FOR ACCOUNT OF OWNER
AND IN NO WAY DIMINISHES OWNERS LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
TOWARD THE CARGO.
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SHOULD OFFERED VESSEL BE ENROLLED IN AN INSURANCE PROGRAM THAT NEGATES
THE OVERAGE PREMIUM REQUIREMENT, OFFER TO INCLUDE ALL INFORMATION AND
CERTIFICATIONS FOR VERIFICATION.
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LIGHTERING AT DISPORT:
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OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR VESSEL ARRIVING AT DISCHARGE PORT WITH AN
ACCEPTABLE SAFE ARRIVAL DRAFT AS LOADED. ANY LIGHTERING AT DISPORT
IS TO BE AT OWNERS’ TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE. ALL DAUGHTER VESSELS USED
MUST BE SIMILARLY GEARED, SIMILARLY CLASSED, AND CERTIFIED BY A
LICENSED SURVEYOPR THAT ALL CARGO COMPARTMENTS ARE CLEAN AND FIT TO
RECEIVE / CARRY CPI CARGO. ANY LIGHTERING IS TO BE PERFORMED WITHIN
THE TERRITORIAL WATERS OF SENEGAL UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY CHARTS
AND USDA.
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OWNERS TO STATE IN OFFER THEIR INTENTION TO LIGHTEN.
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PRIOR CARGOES / INSPECTIONS:

ALL VESSELS UTILIZED FOR THE CARGO, INCLUDING DAUGHTER VESSELS, MUST
PASS NIOP / FOSFA INSPECTION BEFORE LOADING AND O’WISE COMPLY WITH THE
FOSFA “OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR ALL SHIPS ENGAGED IN THE OCEAN AND
SHORT SEA CARRIAGE AND TRANSSHIPMENT OF OILS AND FATS FOR EDIBLE AND
OLEO-CHEMICAL USE”.
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OFFERS MUST CERTIFY THAT THE LAST THREE CARGOES IN VESSEL TANKS, TANK
LINES, HOSES, AND PUMPING SYSTEMS WERE UNLEADED AND NON-TOXIC AND DO
NOT APPEAR ON THE FOSFA LIST OF BANNED IMMEDIATE PREVIOUS CARGOES AND
THAT THE MOST RECENT OF THESE CARGOES DOES APPEAR ON BOTH THE FOSFA
LIST OF ACCEPTABLE PREVIOUS CARGOES. OWNERS MUST EXACTLY STATE THE LAST
THREE CARGOES (INCLUDING THEIR EXACT CHEMICAL NAMES) CARRIED WITHOUT
QUALIFIERS OF “AND OR” OR “WILL BE”.
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IF VESSEL’S TANKS HAVE BEEN NEWLY COATED OR FULLY RE-COATED AND HAVE
NOT CARRIED AT LEAST THREE CAROES, THEN OWNERS ARE TO LIST ANY CARGOES
THAT HAVE BEEN CARRIED (SUBJECT TO THE ABOVE PREVIOUS PARAGRAPH).
ADDITIONALLY, OWNERS ARE TO PROVIDE COPY OF SURVEY CERTIFICATE FROM
FOSFA APPROVED SURVEYOR, DATED NOT MORE THAN SIX MONTHS PRIOR TO OFFER
DATE, ATTESTING THAT VESSEL IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FOSFA
REQUIREMENTS FOR CARRIAGE OF EDIBLE OILS.
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IF ANY OF THE LAST THREE CARGOES WERE NOT FOOD GRADE CARGOES AND IF
VESSEL TANKS FAIL TO PASS INITIAL INSPECTION BY THE SURVEYOR THEN
ADDITIONAL TESTING FOR TRACE CARGOES IS TO BE PERFORMED AT OWNERS
EXPENSE.
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- ANY ADDITIONAL COMPLETION CARGO(ES) MUST BE DULY SEPARATED,
MUST BE COMPATIBLE AND NON-INJURIOUS TO CPI’S CARGO, MUST
BE DETAILED IN OFFER OR APPROVED BY CPI/USDA IF CONTRACTED
AFTER FIXTURE OF CPI CDSBO. VESSEL’S ITINERARY AND
GEOGRAPHIC PROXIMITY OF COMPLETION CARGO(ES) WILL BE TAKEN
INTO CONSIDERATION BY CPI/USDA IN APPROVAL OF SUCH PART
CARGO(ES) IN ORDER NOT TO UNDULY IMPEDE DELIVERY OF CPI’S
CARGO TO DISCHARGE PORT(S).
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- OFFERS SUBMITTED UNDER THIS INVITATION ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A
CANCELLING DATE NO LATER THAN THE LAST CONTRACT LAYDAY AS
ABOVE. VESSELS WHICH ARE OFFERED WITH A CANCELLING DATE
BEYOND THE LAYDAYS SPECIFIED ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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- OFFERS OF NAMED VESSELS ONLY. NO VESSEL SUBSTITUTION IS
PERMITTED WITHOUT CPI/USDA APPROVAL.
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- OWNERS GUARANTEE THAT THIS VESSEL COMPLIES FULLY WITH THE
INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT (ISM) CODE AND THE INTERNATIONAL SHIP
AND PORT FACILITIES SECURITY CODE (ISPS). UPON REQUEST, OWNERS TO
PROVIDE CHARTERERS WITH A COPY OF THE RELEVANT DOCUMENT OF COMPLIANCE
(DOC) AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE (SMC) IN REGARAD TO THE ISM
CODE AND THE INTERNATIONAL SHIP SECURITY CERTIFICATE (ISSC) IN REGARD
TO THE ISPS CODE. OWNERS ARE TO REMAIN FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND
ALL CONSEQUENCES FROM MATTERS ARISING AS A RESULT OF THE OWNER OR
VESSEL BEING OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE ISM AND ISPS CODE.
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- SECTION 408 OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998, PUBLIC LAW 105-383 (46 USC, PARAGRAPH 2302(E)), ESTABLISHES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1999, WITH RESPECT TO NON-US FLAG VESSELS AND OPERATORS/OWNERS, THAT SUBSTANDARD VESSELS AND VESSELS OPERATED BY OPERATORS/OWNERS OF SUBSTANDARD VESSELS ARE PROHIBITED FROM THE CARRIAGE OF GOVERNMENT IMPELLED (PREFERENCE) CARGO(ES) FOR UP TO ONE YEAR AFTER SUCH SUBSTANDARD DETERMINATION HAS BEEN PUBLISHED ELECTRONICALLY. AS THE CARGO ADVERTISED IN THIS IFB IS GOVERNMENT IMPELLED (PREFERENCE) CARGO, OFFEROR MUST WARRANT THAT VESSEL(S) AND OPERATOR/OWNER ARE NOT DISQUALIFIED TO CARRY SUCH CARGO(ES).
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- OWNERS TO PROVIDE FOURTEEN (14) DAY PREADVICE OF VESSEL READINESS TO LOAD. PREADVICE NOTICE MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE OFFICE OF BKA LOGISTICS PRIOR TO 1100 HRS WASHINGTON DC TIME ON REGULAR BUSINESS DAY TO BE CONSIDERED RECEIVED ON THAT DAY. IF PREADVICE IS RECEIVED LATER THAN 1100 HRS WASHINGTON DC TIME ON REGULAR BUSINESS DAY –OR- ON WEEKENDS / HOLIDAYS THEN PREADVICE NOTICE WILL BE CONSIDERED RECEIVED ON THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY. IN ADDITION TO SENDING PREADVICE NOTICE TO BKA AS ABOVE, OWNER MUST ALSO PROVIDE COPY OF THEIR PREADVICE NOTICE TO USDA / KCCO INT’L PROCUREMENT DIVISION, FAX NO 816-823-1640.
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ONE-WAY RATES MUST BE QUOTED IN ADDITION TO ROUND TRIP RATES
FOR U.S. FLAG NON-LINER VESSELS WHOSE DATE OF ORIGINAL
CONSTRUCTION EXCEEDS 15 YEARS FROM DATE OF FIXTURE.
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APPROVED U.S. FLAG RATES WILL BE REDUCED TO A LEVEL NO HIGHER
THAN THE MARITIME ADMINISTRATIONS FAIR AND REASONABLE RATE IN
THE EVENT THAT APPROVED VESSEL IS SUBSTITUTED BY A LOWER COST
VESSEL TO THE U.S. GOVERNMENT (INCLUDING TUG AND/OR BARGE).
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FOR U.S. FLAG VESSELS LOADING LESS THAN A FULL CARGO, THE LESS
THAN FULL CARGO RATE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REDUCTION TO MEET
ANY REVISED MARITIME ADMINISTRATION FREIGHT RATE GUIDELINE
DUE TO VESSEL LOADING OTHER ADDITIONAL CARGO.
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U.S. FLAG OFFERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF THE VESSEL OPERATOR
HAS NOT PROVIDED THE MARITIME ADMINISTRATION WITH THE VESSELS
COSTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF OFFER.
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OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION: VESSEL NAME / TYPE / FLAG / YEAR BUILT / LOA / BEAM /
DWT / DRAFT / GEAR (IF ANY) / ETA AT LOAD AND DISCHARGE PORTS /
FULL STYLE OF OWNERS.
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FREIGHT RATES ARE TO BE QUOTED IN U.S. DOLLARS PER METRIC TON
BASIS ONE LOADING PORT TO ONE DISCHARGING PORT, PLUS ADDITIONAL
FREIGHT (IF ANY) PER METRIC TON ON ENTIRE CARGO FOR EACH
ADDITIONAL LOAD OR DISCHARGE PORT IF USED.
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IF OWNERS INTEND TO LIGHTEN, OFFER TO SPECIFY THE COST OF
LIGHTENING, AND WHETHER ACTION IS FULL OR PARTIAL LIGHTENING. IF
LIGHTENING IS NOT PERFORMED AT THE DISCHARGE PORT AND THE
VESSEL DISCHARGES AT BERTH THEN THE COST OF LIGHTENING WILL BE
DEDUCTED FROM THE OCEAN FREIGHT.
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CPI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ALL OFFERS.
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COMMISSION: 2.50 PERCENT ON FREIGHT / DEADFREIGHT IS PAYABLE TO
CHARTERERS AGENT IF VESSEL OFFERED DIRECT. IF BROKER INVOLVED
THEN 2/3RD OF 2.50 PERCENT IS PAYABLE TO CHARTERERS AGENT AND
1/3RD OF 2.50 PERCENT IS PAYABLE TO OFFERING BROKER.
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O’WISE SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CPI’S CHARTER PARTY
PROFORMA.
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OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO: BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 500, WASHINGTON D.C. 20006, BY 1400 HRS ET OCT 01, 2007.
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ONLY OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED. NO PHONE OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. IF A TELEFAX OFFER BEGINS TO PRINT PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE AND CONTINUES TO PRINT PAST THE DEADLINE UNTIL COMPLETE IT WILL BE CONSIDERED TO BE RECEIVED ON TIME. OFFERS WILL BE OPENED AND READ IN PUBLIC AT THAT TIME AND PLACE. ONLY OFFERS WHICH ARE RESPONSIVE TO THIS IFB WILL BE CONSIDERED AND NO NEGOTIATION IS PERMITTED. OFFERS MADE BASIS ‘SUBJECT OPEN’ WILL BE CONSIDERED PROVIDED THAT ‘SUBJECT’ IS LIFTED AND OFFER IS MADE ‘FIRM’
BY 1100 HRS ET OCT 02, 2007. ALL OFFERS ARE TO REMAIN VALID UNTIL 1700 HRS WASHINGTON DC TIME OCT 03, 2007. FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY CPI AND USDA.
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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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06-109B Senegal Tender
September 21, 2007

Freight Tender: BKA Logistics, CDSBO, Counterpart Senegal (09/21/07).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC., FOR AND ON BEHALF OF COUNTERPART INTERNATIONAL (CPI), REQUESTS OFFERS OF U.S. AND NON-U.S. FLAG GEARED VESSELS (U.S. FLAG GEARLESS VESSELS WILL BE CONSIDERED PROVIDED OWNERS PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY EQUIPMENT) FOR THE CARRIAGE OF CDSBO UNDER THE McGOVERN-DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM ON THE FOLLOWING BASIS:
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IFB NO: CPI-FFE-06-109B.
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CARGO A: UP TO 1,390 MT CRUDE DEGUMMED SOYBEAN OIL, IN BULK
(CONTRACTED QUANTITY WILL BE ON MIN/MAX BASIS).
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CARGO B: UP TO 1,390 MT CRUDE DEGUMMED SOYBEAN OIL, IN BULK
(CONTRACTED QUANTITY WILL BE ON MIN/MAX BASIS).

LAYCAN A: OCT 15 – 25, 2007. OWNERS TO PROVIDE 14-DAY PREADVISE UPON FIXING.
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LAYCAN B: NOV 10 – 20, 2007. OWNERS TO PROVIDE 14-DAY PREADVISE

LOADING: 1/3 SAFE BERTHS EACH 1/2 SAFE PORT(S) ANY U.S. RANGE. MISSISSIPPI RIVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT NORTH OF PORT ALLEN TO BE CONSIDERED AS ONE PORT; COLUMBIA RIVER DISTRICT INCLUDING PORTLAND TO BE CONSIDERED AS ONE PORT; SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA INCLUDING SACRAMENTO AND STOCKTON TO BE CONSIDERED AS ONE PORT). FOR OFFERS BASIS U.S. GREAT LAKES UTILIZING FEEDER VESSELS, OFFER TO INCLUDE NAME AND DETAILS OF FEEDER VESSELS.
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DISPORT: 1 / 2 SAFE BERTHS DAKAR, SENEGAL.
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TERMS: FREE-IN AT LOAD, FULL BERTH TERMS DISCHARGE. NO
DEMURRAGE / NO DESPATCH / NO DETENTION BENDS.

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VESSEL TYPE RESTRICTIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
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ITB TANK BARGES, INCLUDING TOWED BARGES, WILL BE CONSIDERED ONLY IF WARRANTED SPEED AND ITINERARY OF PROPOSED ITB IS ABLE TO MEET THE DELIVERY DEADLINE BELOW. TOWED TANKER BARGES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. VESSEL NAME, IMO OR OFFICIAL NUMBER, FLAG, TYPE, YEAR BUILT, LOA/BEAM, DRAFT, CLASS, DWT, WARRANTED SPEED, NUMBER OF TANKS / PUMPS, AND OWNERS’ FULL STYLE TO BE INCLUDED IN OFFER.
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ALL VESSELS OFFERED AND UTILIZED FOR THESE CARGOES ARE TO BE OF SUITABLE SIZE AND DRAFT TO ALLOW SAFE BERTHING AT LOAD AND DISCHARGE PORT / BERTHS. THIS REQUIREMENT TO ENCOMPASS ALL ANY/ALL ASSIST TUGS HIRED BY VESSEL TO MAINTAIN VESSEL’S SAFETY IN BERTH WHILE CONNECTED TO SHORE TANKS AND OTHERWISE.
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OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSURING THAT PERFORMING VESSEL IS FULLY COMPLIANT (AT TIME OF FIXING AND DURING TIME OF PERFORMANCE) WITH ALL INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS AND PROTOCOLS REGARDING THE CARRIAGE OF THE CPI CARGO(ES), INCLUDING MARPOL 73/78 ANNEX II REVISIONS. OWNERS TO CERTIFY IN OFFER THAT VESSEL (PERFORMING AND/OR SUBSTITUTE) MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE SHIP TYPE 2 TANK CONFIGURATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE IBC CODE OR, ALTERNATIVELY, THAT THE VESSEL MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIP TYPE 3 CHEMICAL TANKERS AND RELATED EXEMPTION REQUIREMENTS AS OUTLINED IN MARPOL ANNEX II REGULATION 4.1.3; THAT THE CERT OF FITNESS FOR VESSEL INDICATES THAT VESSEL IS ENTITLED TO OPERATE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS REG; THAT ALL FLAG STATE AND PORT STATE AUTHORIZATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OR CONFIRMED, AS NECESSARY; AND, THAT THE OWNERS CAN CONFIRM THAT VESSEL WILL BE PERMITTED TO BERTH AND LOAD / DISCHARGE AT ALL PORTS NAMED OR CONTEMPLATED IN THIS TENDER.
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OWNERS TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER, INCLUDING MAIN / STRIPPING PUMPS, HOSES AND REDUCERS, IN ORDER TO EFFECT DISCHARGE OF CPI CARGO INTO SHORE TANKS AND/OR RAIL TANKCARS AND/OR TANKER TRUCKS. PUMPS TO HAVE A MINIMUM PRESSURE OF 50 PSI, WITH PUMPING CAPACITY OF AT LEAST 150 MT PER HOUR INTO RECEIVERS FACILITIES AND/OR CONVEYANCES AND BE ABLE TO PUMP WATER WITH ADEQUATE PRESSURE TO CLEAN HOSES / PIPES AT DISCHARGE.
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VESSEL(S) TO BE SUBJECT TO ISM / ISPS AND SUBSTANDARD VESSEL CLAUSES AS PER CPI CHARTER PARTY.
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FOREIGN FLAG VESSELS SHOULD NOT BE OLDER THAN 20 YEARS AND
MUST BE CLASSED HIGHEST IN LLOYD’S REGISTER OR ITS EQUIVALENT – DATE OF
ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION, NOT REBUILT DATE, TO GOVERN. ANY EXTRA
INSURANCE ON ACCOUNT OF VESSEL’S AGE, FLAG, OWNERSHIP, TYPE,
CONFIGURATION OR CLASSIFICATION WILL BE FOR OWNERS ACCOUNT, BUT NOT
EXCEEDING NEW YORK MARKET RATES FOR U.S. FLAG VESSELS AND LONDON RATES
FOR NON-US FLAG VESSELS. NVOCC’S MAY NOT BE EMPLOYED TO CARRY U.S.
FLAG OR FOREIGN FLAG SHIPMENTS. FOR VESSELS OVER 15 YEARS OF AGE AND
ITB’S, OWNERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATE
FROM NCB CERTIFYING THAT VESSEL’S HATCH COVERS AND ANY OTHER
OPENINGS LEADING TO CARGO COMPARTMENTS HAVE BEEN SEALED TO
PREVENT ANY OUTSIDE WATER FROM ENTERING THE CARGO SPACES.
COST OF SEALING AND SPECIAL SURVEY ARE FOR ACCOUNT OF OWNER
AND IN NO WAY DIMINISHES OWNERS LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
TOWARD THE CARGO.
.
SHOULD OFFERED VESSEL BE ENROLLED IN AN INSURANCE PROGRAM THAT NEGATES
THE OVERAGE PREMIUM REQUIREMENT, OFFER TO INCLUDE ALL INFORMATION AND
CERTIFICATIONS FOR VERIFICATION.
.
LIGHTERING AT DISPORT:
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OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR VESSEL ARRIVING AT DISCHARGE PORT WITH AN
ACCEPTABLE SAFE ARRIVAL DRAFT AS LOADED. ANY LIGHTERING AT DISPORT
IS TO BE AT OWNERS’ TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE. ALL DAUGHTER VESSELS USED
MUST BE SIMILARLY GEARED, SIMILARLY CLASSED, AND CERTIFIED BY A
LICENSED SURVEYOPR THAT ALL CARGO COMPARTMENTS ARE CLEAN AND FIT TO
RECEIVE / CARRY CPI CARGO. ANY LIGHTERING IS TO BE PERFORMED WITHIN
THE TERRITORIAL WATERS OF SENEGAL UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY CHARTS
AND USDA.
.
OWNERS TO STATE IN OFFER THEIR INTENTION TO LIGHTEN.
.
PRIOR CARGOES / INSPECTIONS:

ALL VESSELS UTILIZED FOR THE CARGO, INCLUDING DAUGHTER VESSELS, MUST
PASS NIOP / FOSFA INSPECTION BEFORE LOADING AND O’WISE COMPLY WITH THE
FOSFA “OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR ALL SHIPS ENGAGED IN THE OCEAN AND
SHORT SEA CARRIAGE AND TRANSSHIPMENT OF OILS AND FATS FOR EDIBLE AND
OLEO-CHEMICAL USE”.
.
OFFERS MUST CERTIFY THAT THE LAST THREE CARGOES IN VESSEL TANKS, TANK
LINES, HOSES, AND PUMPING SYSTEMS WERE UNLEADED AND NON-TOXIC AND DO
NOT APPEAR ON THE FOSFA LIST OF BANNED IMMEDIATE PREVIOUS CARGOES AND
THAT THE MOST RECENT OF THESE CARGOES DOES APPEAR ON BOTH THE FOSFA
LIST OF ACCEPTABLE PREVIOUS CARGOES. OWNERS MUST EXACTLY STATE THE LAST
THREE CARGOES (INCLUDING THEIR EXACT CHEMICAL NAMES) CARRIED WITHOUT
QUALIFIERS OF “AND OR” OR “WILL BE”.
.
IF VESSEL’S TANKS HAVE BEEN NEWLY COATED OR FULLY RE-COATED AND HAVE
NOT CARRIED AT LEAST THREE CAROES, THEN OWNERS ARE TO LIST ANY CARGOES
THAT HAVE BEEN CARRIED (SUBJECT TO THE ABOVE PREVIOUS PARAGRAPH).
ADDITIONALLY, OWNERS ARE TO PROVIDE COPY OF SURVEY CERTIFICATE FROM
FOSFA APPROVED SURVEYOR, DATED NOT MORE THAN SIX MONTHS PRIOR TO OFFER
DATE, ATTESTING THAT VESSEL IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FOSFA
REQUIREMENTS FOR CARRIAGE OF EDIBLE OILS.
.
IF ANY OF THE LAST THREE CARGOES WERE NOT FOOD GRADE CARGOES AND IF
VESSEL TANKS FAIL TO PASS INITIAL INSPECTION BY THE SURVEYOR THEN
ADDITIONAL TESTING FOR TRACE CARGOES IS TO BE PERFORMED AT OWNERS
EXPENSE.
.
- ANY ADDITIONAL COMPLETION CARGO(ES) MUST BE DULY SEPARATED,
MUST BE COMPATIBLE AND NON-INJURIOUS TO CPI’S CARGO, MUST
BE DETAILED IN OFFER OR APPROVED BY CPI/USDA IF CONTRACTED
AFTER FIXTURE OF CPI CDSBO. VESSEL’S ITINERARY AND
GEOGRAPHIC PROXIMITY OF COMPLETION CARGO(ES) WILL BE TAKEN
INTO CONSIDERATION BY CPI/USDA IN APPROVAL OF SUCH PART
CARGO(ES) IN ORDER NOT TO UNDULY IMPEDE DELIVERY OF CPI’S
CARGO TO DISCHARGE PORT(S).
.
- OFFERS SUBMITTED UNDER THIS INVITATION ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A
CANCELLING DATE NO LATER THAN THE LAST CONTRACT LAYDAY AS
ABOVE. VESSELS WHICH ARE OFFERED WITH A CANCELLING DATE
BEYOND THE LAYDAYS SPECIFIED ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
.
- OFFERS OF NAMED VESSELS ONLY. NO VESSEL SUBSTITUTION IS
PERMITTED WITHOUT CPI/USDA APPROVAL.
.
- OWNERS GUARANTEE THAT THIS VESSEL COMPLIES FULLY WITH THE
INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT (ISM) CODE AND THE INTERNATIONAL SHIP
AND PORT FACILITIES SECURITY CODE (ISPS). UPON REQUEST, OWNERS TO
PROVIDE CHARTERERS WITH A COPY OF THE RELEVANT DOCUMENT OF COMPLIANCE
(DOC) AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE (SMC) IN REGARAD TO THE ISM
CODE AND THE INTERNATIONAL SHIP SECURITY CERTIFICATE (ISSC) IN REGARD
TO THE ISPS CODE. OWNERS ARE TO REMAIN FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND
ALL CONSEQUENCES FROM MATTERS ARISING AS A RESULT OF THE OWNER OR
VESSEL BEING OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE ISM AND ISPS CODE.
.
- SECTION 408 OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998, PUBLIC LAW 105-383 (46 USC, PARAGRAPH 2302(E)), ESTABLISHES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1999, WITH RESPECT TO NON-US FLAG VESSELS AND OPERATORS/OWNERS, THAT SUBSTANDARD VESSELS AND VESSELS OPERATED BY OPERATORS/OWNERS OF SUBSTANDARD VESSELS ARE PROHIBITED FROM THE CARRIAGE OF GOVERNMENT IMPELLED (PREFERENCE) CARGO(ES) FOR UP TO ONE YEAR AFTER SUCH SUBSTANDARD DETERMINATION HAS BEEN PUBLISHED ELECTRONICALLY. AS THE CARGO ADVERTISED IN THIS IFB IS GOVERNMENT IMPELLED (PREFERENCE) CARGO, OFFEROR MUST WARRANT THAT VESSEL(S) AND OPERATOR/OWNER ARE NOT DISQUALIFIED TO CARRY SUCH CARGO(ES).
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- OWNERS TO PROVIDE FOURTEEN (14) DAY PREADVICE OF VESSEL READINESS TO LOAD. PREADVICE NOTICE MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE OFFICE OF BKA LOGISTICS PRIOR TO 1100 HRS WASHINGTON DC TIME ON REGULAR BUSINESS DAY TO BE CONSIDERED RECEIVED ON THAT DAY. IF PREADVICE IS RECEIVED LATER THAN 1100 HRS WASHINGTON DC TIME ON REGULAR BUSINESS DAY –OR- ON WEEKENDS / HOLIDAYS THEN PREADVICE NOTICE WILL BE CONSIDERED RECEIVED ON THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY. IN ADDITION TO SENDING PREADVICE NOTICE TO BKA AS ABOVE, OWNER MUST ALSO PROVIDE COPY OF THEIR PREADVICE NOTICE TO USDA / KCCO INT’L PROCUREMENT DIVISION, FAX NO 816-926-1640.
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ONE-WAY RATES MUST BE QUOTED IN ADDITION TO ROUND TRIP RATES
FOR U.S. FLAG NON-LINER VESSELS WHOSE DATE OF ORIGINAL
CONSTRUCTION EXCEEDS 15 YEARS FROM DATE OF FIXTURE.
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APPROVED U.S. FLAG RATES WILL BE REDUCED TO A LEVEL NO HIGHER
THAN THE MARITIME ADMINISTRATIONS FAIR AND REASONABLE RATE IN
THE EVENT THAT APPROVED VESSEL IS SUBSTITUTED BY A LOWER COST
VESSEL TO THE U.S. GOVERNMENT (INCLUDING TUG AND/OR BARGE).
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FOR U.S. FLAG VESSELS LOADING LESS THAN A FULL CARGO, THE LESS
THAN FULL CARGO RATE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REDUCTION TO MEET
ANY REVISED MARITIME ADMINISTRATION FREIGHT RATE GUIDELINE
DUE TO VESSEL LOADING OTHER ADDITIONAL CARGO.
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U.S. FLAG OFFERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF THE VESSEL OPERATOR
HAS NOT PROVIDED THE MARITIME ADMINISTRATION WITH THE VESSELS
COSTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF OFFER.
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OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION: VESSEL NAME / TYPE / FLAG / YEAR BUILT / LOA / BEAM /
DWT / DRAFT / GEAR (IF ANY) / ETA AT LOAD AND DISCHARGE PORTS /
FULL STYLE OF OWNERS.
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FREIGHT RATES ARE TO BE QUOTED IN U.S. DOLLARS PER METRIC TON
BASIS ONE LOADING PORT TO ONE DISCHARGING PORT, PLUS ADDITIONAL
FREIGHT (IF ANY) PER METRIC TON ON ENTIRE CARGO FOR EACH
ADDITIONAL LOAD OR DISCHARGE PORT IF USED.
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IF OWNERS INTEND TO LIGHTEN, OFFER TO SPECIFY THE COST OF
LIGHTENING, AND WHETHER ACTION IS FULL OR PARTIAL LIGHTENING. IF
LIGHTENING IS NOT PERFORMED AT THE DISCHARGE PORT AND THE
VESSEL DISCHARGES AT BERTH THEN THE COST OF LIGHTENING WILL BE
DEDUCTED FROM THE OCEAN FREIGHT.
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CPI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ALL OFFERS.
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COMMISSION: 2.50 PERCENT ON FREIGHT / DEADFREIGHT IS PAYABLE TO
CHARTERERS AGENT IF VESSEL OFFERED DIRECT. IF BROKER INVOLVED
THEN 2/3RD OF 2.50 PERCENT IS PAYABLE TO CHARTERERS AGENT AND
1/3RD OF 2.50 PERCENT IS PAYABLE TO OFFERING BROKER.
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O’WISE SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CPI’S CHARTER PARTY
PROFORMA.
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OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO: BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 500, WASHINGTON D.C. 20006, BY 1400 HRS ET SEPT 24, 2007.
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ONLY OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED. NO PHONE OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. IF A TELEFAX OFFER BEGINS TO PRINT PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE AND CONTINUES TO PRINT PAST THE DEADLINE UNTIL COMPLETE IT WILL BE CONSIDERED TO BE RECEIVED ON TIME. OFFERS WILL BE OPENED AND READ IN PUBLIC AT THAT TIME AND PLACE. ONLY OFFERS WHICH ARE RESPONSIVE TO THIS IFB WILL BE CONSIDERED AND NO NEGOTIATION IS PERMITTED. NO OFFERS BASIS ‘SUBJECT OPEN’ WILL BE CONSIDERED. OFFERS ARE TO REMAIN VALID UNTIL 1700 HRS WASHINGTON DC TIME SEPT 26, 2007. FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY CPI AND USDA.
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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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