Ethiopia Tender

IFB: 26-012P (WFP ETHIOPIA

INV#0626 (USDA/FFP)

MAY 26, 2026
INV#0626 (USDA/FFP) IFB: 26-012P (WFP ETHIOPIA) AMEND 1
WBSCM FREIGHT BID INVITATION# 2000011353
WBSCM COMMODITY BID INVITATION# 2000011352
SCAN GLOBAL LOGISTICS, ON BEHALF OF WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME, HEREBY REQUESTS U.S. AND NON-U.S. FLAG OFFERS FOR TRANSPORT OF THE FOLLOWING PL 480 USDA/FFP CARGOES:
FREIGHT OFFERS ARE DUE ON MONDAY JUNE 01, 2026 – 1000 HRS (CENTRAL)
LATE OFFERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
CARGO DESCRIPTION:
WFP SI 7800015271 SO 5001057199 ETHIOPIA
6,000 MT CORN-SOY BLEND, SUPER CEREAL PLUS, 15KG BOXES
DISCH: BERBERA
*CONTAINERIZATION REQUIRED – CY DELVY W/30 DAYS FREE TIME (2C)
WFP SI 7800015278 SO 5001057028 ETHIOPIA
2,340 MT CORN-SOY BLEND PLUS, BAG-250KG
DISCH: BERBERA
*CONTAINERIZATION REQUIRED – CY DELVY W/30 DAYS FREE TIME (2C)
WFP SI 7800015279 SO 5001057198 ETHIOPIA
1,290 MT OIL, VEGETABLE CAN - 6/4 L
DISCH: BERBERA
*CONTAINERIZATION REQUIRED – CY DELVY W/30 DAYS FREE TIME (2C)
WFP SI 7800015280 SO 5001057200 ETHIOPIA
3,650 MT PEAS, YELLOW, SPLIT, BAG-50KG
DISCH: BERBERA
NOTE
 ALT PORT: DJIBOUTI
 VEG OIL & CSB-SCP: PALLETIZED / SHRINK-WRAPPED
 FOR PALLETIZED COMMODITIES, CONTAINER LOAD LISTS SHOULD IDENTIFY BATCH/LOT #S AND BUBDS TONNAGE AND PACKAGE COUNT BREAKDOWN LOADED PER CONTAINER.
 FUMIGATION REQUIRED (EXCEPT VEG OIL & CSB-SCP) - FUMIGATION CHARGE TO BE LISTED SEPARATELY IN OFFER.
 YS PEAS: REQUIRES PHYTO INSPECTION PRIOR TO CONTAINER LOADING. THE FGIS 921 FORMS SHOULD BE SENT TO SCAN GLOBAL LOGISTICS ( WFP.US@SCANGL.COM ) NO LATER THAN EVERY 2 WEEKS TO ENSURE PHYTO APPLICATION CAN BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 30 DAYS.
 IF FGIS INSPECTED CONTAINERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ARE ALLOWABLE FOR CSB-SCP, RUSF, LNS, AND VEG OIL. THE CARRIER SHALL ENSURE THE CONTAINERS ARE WIND AND WATER TIGHT, FREE OF HOLES/DAMAGES, THOROUGHLY SWEPT AND CLEANED, AND FREE OF ODORS.
 FOR 2B (CCC) DELIVERIES - MAXIMUM 60 CONTAINERS PER BL.
 FOR 2C (CY) DELIVERIES - MAXIMUM 30 CONTAINERS PER BL.
 SWB/BL DESC TO ADD “IN TRANSIT TO ETHIOPIA”
 SHIPMENTS DISCHARGING IN BERBERA REQUIRE PRE-PAYMENT OF DESTINATION TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGES.
 SHORTER TRANSIT TIME TO ETHIOPIA WILL RECEIVE GREATER PRIORITY FOR EVALUATION AND SELECTION.
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.
ONLY FIRM OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED
WHEN SUBMITTING A FREIGHT PROPOSAL IN WBSCM, THE CARRIER CONFIRMS THEIR PROPOSAL IS FIRM AND IN AGREEMENT WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FREIGHT SOLICITATION. IN THE EVENT A CARRIER SUBMITS A FREIGHT PROPOSAL AND WITHDRAWS THE PROPOSAL AFTER USDA RECEIVES AND AWARDS THE COMMODITY OFFERS, THE CARRIER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM THE WITDRAWAL INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO RE-PROCUREMENT COSTS AND ADDITIONAL FREIGHT COSTS.
ALL PROPOSALS WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE RATES SUBMITTED IN WBSCM. FREE FORM REMARKS ARE NOT EVALUATED AND ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND TO COVER OPTIONAL PORTS, OPTIONAL DISCHARGE RATES, ETC.
RATES OFFERED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE AND QUOTED IN USD PER GROSS METRIC TON. RATE SUBMITTED MUST BREAKOUT THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: OCEAN FREIGHT, INLAND TRANSPORTATION (DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN), FUMIGATION, CONTAINER PROTOCOL (IF APPLICABLE), STRIPPING/STACKING CHARGES AT DELIVERY POINT (IF APPLICABLE).
CARRIERS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT ALL INCLUSIVE RATES AS OUTLINED ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE.
THE WEB BASED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE:
https://portal.wbscm.usda.gov/
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
REGULAR LINER SERVICE OFFER MUST INCLUDE FREQUENCY/ROUTING/TRANSIT TIME IN THE ACCOMPANYING EXCEL DOC, TO BE SENT DIRECTLY TO SCAN GLOBAL LOGISTICS AT WFP.US@SCANGL.COM .
SINGLE BOTTOM SERVICE OFFER MUST INCLUDE FULL VESSEL ITINERARY IN THE REMARKS SECTION.
THE PROGRAM RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OFFER DEEMED UNWORKABLE DUE TO UNREASONABLY LONG TRANSIT TIMES. IN SUCH CASES, OWNERS SHALL BE INFORMED ACCORDINGLY PRIOR TO EVALUATION/AWARD.
CARGO COVERED UNDER THIS RFP IS ADVERTISED AS BREAK BULK UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. LOAD: USDA APPROVED PORTS/PLANTS/BRIDGE POINTS AS PER KC-362 AVAIL: PLEASE REFER TO THE ACTUAL COMMODITY SOLICITATION FOR POTENTIAL SHIPPING PERIODS.
THE FOLLOWING USDA NOTICES TO THE TRADE ARE FULLY INCORPORATED INTO THIS SOLICITATION (WHERE APPLICABLE)
https://www.fas.usda.gov/ocean-freight-tenders
“GHG Emissions Reporting”
“Prohibition of Methyl Bromide as a Fumigant”
“Container Fumigation- Phosphine”
“Container Fumigation- Sulfuryl Fluoride”
“Bulk Vessel Fumigation with Phosphine”
“Pre-treatment of Containers for carrying packaged Food Aid Cargoes”
“Container load protocol high moisture”
“Vegetable oil palletization”
“Bag Stowage Protocols for Containers”
OFFER MUST CERTIFY THAT CARRIER WILL COMPLY WITH PRE-TREATMENT OF CONTAINERS AND FUMIGATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH USDA NOTICES TO THE TRADE (WHERE APPLICABLE).
FUMIGATION CERTIFICATES REQUIRED INCLUDING SULFURYL FLOURIDE AND PHOSPHINE FUMIGATION MEASUREMENTS LOGGED DURING THE COURSE OF FUMIGATION FOR EACH CONTAINER. SUCH IS TO BE PROVIDED TO SCAN GLOBAL LOGISTICS UPON COMPLETION OF THE FUMIGATION PROCESS AND PRIOR TO LIFTING ON BOARD VESSEL.
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.
THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE TO COORDINATE WITH NAVCOR, THE LOADING OF THE CARGO, IN ORDER FOR THE “VESSEL LOADING OBSERVATION” (VLO) CERTIFICATE TO BE ISSUED.
AWARDED CARRIER WILL BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COMMODITIES WHILE IN THE CARRIER’S CARE AND CUSTODY AND SHALL ENSURE COMMODITY IS OUTTURNED FREE OF INFESTATION AT SPECIFIED DELIVERY POINT.
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.
SOLAS/VGM:
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 VESSLE IF THE VESSLE 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 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.
BREAK BULK TRANSSHIPMENT IS PROHIBITED.
OFFERS TO BE BASIS FULL LINER TERMS, NO DEM/DES/DET - BENDS PER GROSS METRIC TON. OFFER "MUST" INCLUDE: - VESSEL NAME/FLAG/VOY - FULL ROUTING INCLUDING INTENDED LOADPORT AND RELAY PORT. - ETD LOAD PORT - ETA DISCHARGE PORT. IF RELAYED, OFFER TO INCLUDE ETA RELAY PORT. FOR THOSE CARGOES REFLECTING MULTIPLE DISPT OPTIONS, FIRST DISPT LISTED IS INTENTION WITH NO GUARANTEE AND WILL BE USED FOR FREIGHT ANALYSIS PURPOSES. FOR CARGOES CONTAINERIZED AT CARRIER’S CONVENIENCE - WFP B/N PART II (2B) APPLIES AS FOLLOWS: CONTAINERIZED AT CARRIER’S CONVENIENCE (CCC), DELIVERED TO CARRIER’S CFS DISCHARGE PORT:
IF CARGOES HAVE BEEN CONTAINERIZED FOR CARRIER’S CONVENIENCE, THE CONTAINERS ARE TO BE DISCHARGED AND MOVED TO THE CARRIER’S CONTAINER FREIGHT STATION (CFS) WHERE THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE TO DE-VAN THE CARGO AND TO DELIVER TO THE RECEIVERS, LOADED/STACKED ON RECEIVER’S CONVEYANCE.
OFFERS BSS CCC/FCL ARE SUBJECT TO WFP BOOKING NOTE (JAN 01, 2005), AS AMENDED.
RE: 1(C) INTERMODAL – BRIDGE – POINT OF ORIGIN (POO)
DELETE: "If trucks are to be used to transport the cargo to the bridge point, then the freight tender must provide this information"
*WFP REQUESTS SWB’s BE ISSUED IN LIEU OF OBL’s.
OFFERS BSS BREAK BULK ARE SUBJECT TO WFP C/P TERMS.
TRANSATLANTIC BARGE CLAUSE (W. AFR):
OWED BARGES WILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE TRANSATLANTIC TRADE PROVIDED ALL CARGO IS CONTAINERIZED AND STOWED UNDER DECK. TO QUALIFY AS “UNDER DECK” STOWAGE, THE CONTAINERS MUST BE STOWED IN A HOLD OR COMPARTMENT BELOW THE WEATHER DECK CAPABLE OF BEING VENTILATED AND ALLOTED ENTIRELY TO THE CARRIAGE OF CARGO. IT MUST BE BOUND BY PERMANENT
DECKS OR BULKHEADS OR THE SHELL OF THE VESSEL, COMPLETELY PROTECTED FROM SALT SPRAY AND WEATHER ELEMENTS. 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.
CENTRAL AMERICAN/CARIBBEAN BARGE CLAUSE:
IF A BARGE IS OFFERED FOR SERVICE, IT MUST BE OF SUCH A TYPE TO ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE CARGO, EITHER BY DESIGN, SUCH AS A HOUSE OR MULTI-DECK BARGE, OR BY USE OF PERMANENT BIN WALLS, PROVIDED THE COMMODITY IS CONTAINERIZED.
PLEASE CONTACT SCAN GLOBAL LOGISTICS SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
***FOR WFP BROKER PANEL ONLY***
OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT BIDS ELECTRONICALLY VIA THE USDA WEB BASED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (WBSCM) WHICH CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE FLWG WEBSITE:
https://portal.wbscm.usda.gov/
DETAILS AS FLWS:
ETHIOPIA: BERBERA / DJIBOUTI
LINER IN NO D/D/D
1. LINER OUT AND STACKED ON TO RECEIVER’S TRUCKS ALONGSIDE SHIP NO D/D/D (TO BE USED FOR FREIGHT ANALYSIS PURPOSES)
2. CHOPT LINER OUT AND STACKED INTO CHARTERER’S DESIGNATED PORT WAREHOUSE NO D/D/D.
3. CHOPT LINER OUT AND STACKED INTO OWNERS’ STEVEDORES WAREHOUSE AND RELOADING ON TO RECEIVER’S TRUCKS NO D/D/D (MIN 15 DAYS FREE TIME)
4. LINER OUT NO D/D/D
CHOPT TO LIFT COMBINATION OF OPTIONS SUCH AS 1 PLUS 2 OR 3
STORAGE: MIN 15 DAYS FREE TIME BASIS MAX 10,000 MT. ADDITIONAL 1 DAY FOR EACH AND EVERY 1,000 MT OVER AND ABOVE 10,000 MT.
CANCELLING 5 DAYS PAST LATEST AT PORT DATE
OWISE THE FLWG TERMS APPLY: WFP PANEL BROKER TO BE DESIGNATED AT TIME OF BID AMENDED WORLDFOOD 2017 USA C/P. FREIGHT PAYABLE 55 DAYS AFTER SIGNING/RELEASING CARGO RECEIPTS. DRY CARGO SHIPS WORKABLE. OWNERS TO PROVIDE NECESSARY GEAR TO DISCHARGE. U.S. FLAG (FULL CARGO) TO SUBMIT RETURN CARGO RATE AND CONFIRM THAT ALL NECESSARY COST DATA HAS BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO MARAD.
ONE WAY RATE: AS PER WFP CP AMENDED RIDER CL. 49(d) RETURN CARGO RATE: AS PER WFP CP RIDER CL. 49 ITINERARY FROM DAY OF OFFER FROM LOAD PORT(S) TO FIRST DISPT UNDER WFP C/P TO BE SUBMITTED AND FORM PART OF C/P.
IT IS A CONDITION OF THE CONTRACT THAT THE FIXTURE OF ANY PART-CARGO OTHER THAN RELIEF CARGO WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRIOR APPROVAL BY WFP. WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO ANY DAMAGES THAT WFP MAY CLAIM, FAILURE BY OWNERS TO COMPLY WITH THIS CONDITION WILL GIVE WFP THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE CONTRACT OR TO IMPOSE ON OWNERS A RATE REDUCTION OF USD 10.00 PER CONTRACTED MT, AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.
POINT OF TRANSFER AS PER USDA BOOKING GUIDELINES.
NEW CP CL. 48B FAILURE TO LIFT CARGO (PACKAGED):
IF OWNERS FAIL TO TENDER VESSEL AND SAME IS NOT ACCEPTED PRIOR TO CANCELLING DATE, WHETHER OR NOT THE OPTION TO CANCEL OR EXTEND THE CP IS EXERCISED, OWNERS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM SUCH FAILURE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PIER OR WAREHOUSE STORAGE, RAIL AND/OR TRUCK DEMURRAGE, INSPECTION, FUMIGATION AND DETERIORATION AND RE-PROCURMENT COSTS.
CP CL.42 AMENDED AS FLWS:
FLOUR FUMIGATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH EOD-83.
FUMIGATION CHARGE TO BE LISTED SEPARATELY IN OFFER WHERE APPLICABLE.
IF THE CARGO AND/OR THE VESSEL IS FOUND TO BE INFESTED AT THE DISCHARGE PORT AND PROVIDED CLEAN BILLS OF LADING/NNCRS WERE ISSUED, FUMIGATION TO BE AT CARRIERS TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE.
OWNERS TO LIAISE WITH SGL TO ASCERTAIN EXACT CARGO READINESS AND PRESENT VESSEL ACCORDINGLY BUT NO LATER THAN CANCELLING DATE, PROVIDED CARGO IS AVAILABLE AT PORT(S) OF SHIPMENT. SHOULD CARGO NOT BE AVAILABLE, OWNERS ARE TO REQUEST AN EXTENSION OF CANCELLING. FAILURE TO OFFER EXACTLY AS PER THE ABOVE TERMS WILL RENDER OFFER NON-COMPLIANT AND AS SUCH WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. END BROKER REQUIREMENTS...
SCAN GLOBAL LOGISTICS AS AGTS FOR WFP
CC: USDA WEBSITE WFP BROKER PANEL

Protocol for Applying Desiccant and Fiberboard Sheeting

1. MATERIALS
   1. Fiberboard sheeting - specifications
      1. Single wall thick
      2. Weighs 3.7lbs for 4x8 sheet

1. Desiccant – specifications
   1. Calcium chloride based
      1. Able to absorb more than 200 percent its weight
      2. Complies with FDA and EPA regulations for food safety, environmental safety, and non-toxic disposal

1. MATERIAL APPLICATION
   1. Objectives
      1. Fiberboard should be placed to prevent contact between the container walls or floor and the commodity.
      2. Desiccant should be placed in the area with the greatest concentration of moisture vapor, therefore the following two options are available:

1. Option 1 – Placement of desiccant on container walls
   1. Seal all passive container vents with duct-tape.
      1. Cover floor of container with fiberboard.
      2. Place fiberboard along all walls as high as the commodity, but approximately 8 inches below the container ceiling.
      3. Place fiberboard sheeting on top tier of commodities after they are loaded.
      4. Affix desiccant horizontally along each container wall at the top, in the 8 inches between the container ceiling and the fiberboard sheeting.
      5. Desiccant should be evenly spaced around the container walls.
   2. Option 2 – Placement of desiccant on fiberboard sheeting
      1. Seal all passive container vents with duct-tape.
      2. Cover floor of container with fiberboard.
      3. Place fiberboard along all walls at least as high as the commodity.
      4. Affix desiccant to fiberboard for the top of the commodity before placing it in the container.
      5. Desiccant should be evenly spaced over the fiberboard sheet or sheets.
      6. Slide fiberboard with desiccant facing up over the top tier of the commodity.

1. MISCELLANEOUS
   1. Excess desiccant
      1. If there is any desiccant left over after all containers are stuffed, place the remainder back in the plastic bag it came in and tie so that the bag is airtight to prevent moisture contact with the desiccant during storage.

1. MONITORING
   1. If a data logger/moisture monitor is included in the shipment, a PVO representative will retrieve the data logger/ moisture monitor from the indicated container during discharge at foreign port and return to supplier.
   2. During discharge the PVO representative will survey sample containers as indicated, including information regarding:
      1. The conditions of containers, fiber board and desiccant
      2. The condition of commodities and their moisture level
      3. Damage to containers, bags, desiccant bags and fiber board
      4. Provide digital photos of commodities when possible
   3. PVO surveys will notify USAID/Washington of findings via email.

1. DISPOSAL
   1. A licensed contractor or carrier should dispose of desiccant according to country regulations.
      1. Given that desiccant (Calcium chloride) is covered under 21 CFR 172.892 as Food Starch-Modified, it can be disposed with regular waste.