Ethiopia freight Tender

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

IFB NO. 26-022P (Inv. 1126) - Ethiopia

WBSCM Freight Solicitation Number 2000011554

WBSCM Commodity Solicitation Number 2000011553

Dated October 23, 2026

Issued by LIFELINK LOGISTICS, Middleburg Hts, Ohio

On behalf of Catholic Relief Services

For carriage of PL 480/USDA Food for Peace commodities as follows:

Only firm and non-contingent Offers will be accepted from all U.S. and foreign flag carriers. Offers with subjects may be rejected. All freight 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 schedule, optional ports, optional discharge rates, etc.

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(s).  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 withdrawal including, but not limited to, re-procurement costs and additional freight costs.

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.

As applicable in cases when a fair and reasonable guideline rate determination will be made by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), and in accordance with Title 46 Part 382.2(a) of the Code of Federal Regulations, failure of a vessel operator to submit the required cost data will result in MARAD being unable to construct the guideline rate for the affected vessel, which may result in such vessel not being approved by the sponsoring Federal agency.

Freight offers are due no later than --- 10:00 am Central Time (11:00 am Eastern Time) October  29, 2026 ---.

The Web Based Supply Chain Management system can be accessed through the following website:

https://www.usda.gov/about-food/nutrition-research-and-programs/food-distribution/web-based-supply-chain-management

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

CARGO UNDER SALES ORDER NO. 5001072817

AA: CRS-ET-01, NOTE 1, 2 & 4

CARGO: 2,160 NMT PEAS, YELLOW, SPLIT BAG-50 KG

DISPORT:  DJIBOUTI

INLAND DESTINATION: KOMBOLCHA WITH FLEXIBLITY TO CHANGE TO ALTERNATIVE DESTINATIONS (SEE BELOW)

FUMIGATION:  REQUIRED

DISCHARE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i

DDA:  YES, URGENT

LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 01/20/2027

BB: CRS-ET-02, NOTE 1, 2 & 4

CARGO: 2,960 NMT PEAS, YELLOW, SPLIT BAG-50 KG

DISPORT:  DJIBOUTI

INLAND DESTINATION: MEKELLE WITH FLEXIBLITY TO CHANGE TO ALTERNATIVE DESTINATIONS (SEE BELOW)

FUMIGATION:  REQUIRED

DISCHARE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i

DDA:  YES, URGENT

LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 01/20/2027

CC: CRS-ET-03 SEE NOTE 1, 2, 3 & 4

CARGO: 970 NMT OIL, VEGETABLE CAN-6/4L

**PALLETIZATION AND STRETCH-WRAPPING REQUIRED, SEE NOTE 3**

DISPORT:  DJIBOUTI

INLAND DESTINATION: KOMBOLCHA WITH FLEXIBLITY TO CHANGE TO ALTERNATIVE DESTINATIONS (SEE BELOW)

FUMIGATION: NOT APPLICABLE

DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i

DDA: YES,URGENT

LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 01/20/2027

DD: CRS-ET-04 SEE NOTE 1, 2, 3 & 4

CARGO: 1,330 NMT OIL, VEGETABLE CAN-6/4L

**PALLETIZATION AND STRETCH-WRAPPING REQUIRED, SEE NOTE 3**

DISPORT:  DJIBOUTI

INLAND DESTINATION: MEKELLE WITH FLEXIBLITY TO CHANGE TO ALTERNATIVE DESTINATIONS (SEE BELOW)

FUMIGATION: NOT APPLICABLE

DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i

DDA: YES,URGENT

LOADPORT AVAILABILITY: 01/20/2027

Effective July 1, 2016, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has 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 (VGM). The SOLAS requirement, states the shipper is responsible for the verification of the packed container’s weight; however, in most instances Food Aid cargo is containerized at Carrier’s time, risk and expense.

Therefore, the Carrier is required to provide the Verified Gross Mass (VGM) of each container, whether required containerization or for Carrier’s convenience, directly to the master or his representative and to the marine terminal operator sufficiently in advance via the appropriate platform. All responsibility and costs for VGM will for be the Carrier’s account and should be included in the freight offer. In addition, the carrier agrees to hold CRS harmless of any liability for an VGM that is not accurately reported.

If accurate & timely VGM is not provided to above parties, any & all liability, delays or costs will be for Carrier’s account.  After the effective date, it would 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 verified container weight.

The SOLAS amendments provide that there are two methods that may be used to determine the container weight once the container packing process has taken place.

1. weighing the packed container; or

2. weighing all packages and cargo items, including the mass of pallets, dunnage and other securing material to be packed in the container and adding the tare mass of the container to the sum of the single masses, using a certified method approved by the competent authority of the State in which packing of the container was completed.

For further information:

http://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/Safety/Cargoes/Containers/Pages/Verificat… -

gross-mass.aspx

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: https://www.fas.usda.gov/ocean-freight-tenders

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.

The potential shipment periods for bids at plant or bridge locations can be found in the commodity solicitation. Successful ocean carriers are encouraged to coordinate with the commodity supplier(s) to ensure a smooth loading and/or transfer operation.

***EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT AS PROVIDED IN THE FREIGHT TENDERS, ALL AWARDS UNDER THIS IFB 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.  ALL REFERENCE TO USAID IN THE U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SHOULD BE CHANGED TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

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 to be all inclusive and quoted in US Dollars per gross metric ton. 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, 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. Carriers who do not submit all-inclusive rates as outlined above will be considered non-responsive.

All offers MUST include ETA and ETS load port, and ETA discharge port, along with routing information in the remarks section. 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.

- 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 offers, Carrier must acknowledge in the remarks section of WBSCM all country specific requirements when submitting offer; otherwise offer will be considered NON-RESPONSIVE.

Ethiopia: Carrier must confirm rates in the remarks section to all alternative inland destination (see below). Carrier to provide confirmation that offered inland rates will remain the same if inland destinations and/or tonnages are adjusted.

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 due to containerization, including devanning or stripping into warehouse & THC is for Carrier account (Ethiopia YS only)

- "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.

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.

No minimum container load requirements will be accepted.

Central America/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.

TRANSATLANTIC BARGE CLAUSE:

TOWED 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 ALLOTTED ENTIRELY TO THE CARRIAGE OF CARGO. IT MUST BE BOUND BY PERMANENT DECKS AND 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 FOOD FOR PEACE, FOOD FOR PROGRESS AND MCGOVERN DOLE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FOR EDUCATION AND CHILD NUTRITION 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.

ETHIOPIA Cargo. Cargo to be delivered on thru Bills of Lading to inland destinations via Djibouti to Ethiopia. For all Ethiopia cargo, carrier to provide written notification to LifeLink Logistics of nominated Stevedoring/ Clearing Agent in Djibouti at least 2 weeks (10 working days) prior to the vessel's arrival at Djibouti.

TONNAGES AND DELIVERY POINTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FINAL INLAND DELIVERY AND QUANTITIES ARE TO BE DECLARED 10 DAYS AFTER SAILING THE U.S. LOAD PORT.

FREIGHT OFFER EVALUTATION WILL BE BASED ON QUANTITY / DESTINATION SHOWN ABOVE. CARRIER MUST PROVIDE INLAND RATES FOR ALL OF THE REQUESTED ETHIOPIA DESTINATIONS: ADAMA, KOMBOLCHA & MEKELLE. OFFERS RECEIVED THAT DON'T INCLUDE RATES FOR ALL DESTINATIONS MAY BE REJECTED.

Carrier and/or their discharge port agents must coordinate with CRS' surveyor to allow access to perform the required ocular survey at discharge.

***CRS Ethiopia TBL protocol***

The Inland Transporter appointed by the Ocean Carrier shall submit to the Surveyor appointed by the consignee an initial discharge/ dispatch plan indicating data required to facilitate effective and efficient dispatch, including truck license number, quantity to be loaded, name of consignee, and inland destination. Inland Transport drivers should present their trucks at the quay for loading with proper written documents, e.g. waybill, presenting theses data.

The inland Transporter appointed by the Ocean Carrier shall confirm to the Surveyor appointed by the consignee all waybill numbers documenting the inland transport of all commodities discharged from each vessel not later than 12 hours after departure of trucks from the Port.

Any deviation from the above by the Inland Transporter shall be communicated immediately to the Surveyor appointed by the Consignee.

If container service offered, 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.

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.

For all non-containerized cargoes, a signed copy of the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) Official Stowage Examination Certificate, a signed copy of the National Cargo Bureau Certificate of Readiness, and a signed copy of the Certificate of Loading issued by the National Cargo Bureau or a similar qualified independent surveyor.

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.

Certain commodities covered by this RFP must be inspected by APHIS/PPQ or other such authorities prior to loading so that phytosanitary certificate can be issued. Such inspection must take place not more than 30 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 30 day period following inspection.

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/agricultural-cargoes

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.

CRS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUIRE VESSEL OWNER/OPERATOR TO POST A PERFORMANCE BOND.

Note 1:DISCHARGE DDA REQUIREMENTS. Carrier to guarantee vessel arrival at specified discharge port by the specified date below. CRS will impose liquidated Delivery Delay Assessment (DDA) damages of USD 1.00 per metric ton per day for non-urgent cargoes or USD 2.00 per metric ton per day for urgent cargo, or pro-rata, if that vessel is delayed in arriving at specified discharge port beyond the specific date below. Said assessment, if any, will be deducted from freight payment.

Carrier is to guarantee vessel arrival at port by:

Ethiopia (Djibouti) – March 20, 2027

ETHIOPIA INLAND DDA REQUIREMENTS. Carrier is to guarantee arrival of cargo at Final Inland Delivery Destination Point(s) in Ethiopia not later than twenty-five (25) days following the date vessel commences discharge at Djibouti. Day one (1) of the twenty-five days shall be the next calendar day after vessel commences discharge. CRS will impose liquidated Delivery Delay Assessment (DDA) damages of USD 1.00 per metric ton per day for non-urgent cargoes or USD 2.00 per metric ton per day for urgent cargo, or pro-rata. Said assessment, if any, will be deducted from freight payment.

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

Note 2: Cargo is for emergency and considered urgent.

Note 3: Notice to the Trade dated August 13, 2026 - Vegetable Oil Palletization Requirements and Container Loading Guideline for Twenty-Foot Dry Containers to apply.

Note 4: CRS Through Bill of Lading Protocol:

This protocol sets out the procedures for documenting CRS’s receipt and acceptance of cargo at the named final inland delivery location. It identifies the documents the parties will exchange to formally record the cargo delivery. Delivery will be considered complete once both parties formally acknowledge receipt of the goods/cargo, confirmed through documents listed below.

The Ocean Carrier must require that their selected inland transporter:

Use multiple-copy serialized waybills that identify the vessel name and registration number, marine bill of lading number, cargo type and quantity, container number(s) and container seal number(s) when applicable, vehicle registration plate number, trailer number (if applicable), driver’s license number, the driver’s name as shown on the driver’s license, origin and destination, and date of dispatch.

Upon completion of discharge, the inland transporter’s waybill must be signed and dated by the driver, CRS representative, and independent delivery surveyor. The waybill must record the cargo condition at discharge; quantities discharged in good condition, damaged, or missing; the arrival date at the delivery location; the discharge date; and the start and completion times for discharge.

In the event of cargo transshipment from one vehicle to another, the Carrier shall notify the consignee within 24 hours. To maintain an accurate tracking of truck movements and arrivals, when practicable, a revised waybill should be issued, capturing the details of the replacement truck and driver responsible for the final delivery of the cargo.

Upon arrival at the named final inland delivery location, the driver must sign and date the entry/exit logbook at both entry and exit. The logbook shall record the vehicle’s entry and exit dates and times, vehicle registration plate number, purpose of trip, container number (if applicable), driver’s name & contact information, and driver’s license number.

The Carrier/inland transporter shall provide continuous end-to-end shipment tracking from the point of cargo acceptance at discharge port until arrival at the named final inland delivery location. Provide CRS and any authorized third party (in writing) with a daily report identifying vehicles loaded and departing from the discharge port, as well as vehicles that have arrived and unloaded at the delivery location.

The report must include:

Marine bill of lading number

Type of cargo and quantity

Date and time of loading and departure

Date and time of arrival

Date of discharge and start and completion times

Vehicle registration plate number

Trailer number, if applicable

Driver’s name and license number

Container number(s) (if applicable)

Container seal number(s) (if applicable)

Within 24 hours after the Carrier’s Inland Transporter has confirmed delivery of all cargo, the Carrier shall inform CRS and provide a final delivery report.

CRS shall provide the Carrier with:

A daily report of vehicles that arrived and unloaded. The Report will include:

Location of discharge

Date of arrival and time

Date of discharge and time discharge started and completed

Marine bill of lading number

Type of cargo and quantity

Vehicle registration plate number

Trailer number (if applicable)

Driver’s name and license number

Container number(s) (if applicable)

Container seal number(s) (if applicable)

CRS will complete a Goods Receipt Note (GRN). The GRN will document the cargo type and quantity, condition upon discharge, container number(s), container seal number(s), vehicle registration plate number, trailer number (if applicable), driver’s license number, and the driver’s name as shown on the driver’s license. The GRN must be signed and dated by the driver, CRS representative, and the independent delivery surveyor. CRS will provide the driver with a duly executed copy of the GRN for return to the Carrier or Carrier’s Agent.

Within 24 hours of receiving the Carriers confirmation that all cargo has been delivered, CRS will acknowledge and confirm receipt of 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) AND CALCULATION & FINAL DETERMINATION OF ANY APPLICABLE DDA.

Offers from NVOCCs will be considered non-responsive.

***NOTICE TO THE TRADE***

Notice to the Trade issued August 13, 2026 – Pretreatment of containers for carrying packaged Food Aid Cargoes is fully incorporated into this freight tender.

Notice to the Trade issued February 16, 2023 – Cargo Fumigation Requirements and Prohibition of Methyl Bromide as a Fumigant is fully incorporated into this freight tender.

Notice to the Trade issued August 13, 2026 - Bag - Stowage in Containers is fully incorporated into this freight tender / solicitation.

Notice to the Trade dated April 5, 2017- Ocean Carrier Charges and Oversees Offices or Agents is fully incorporated into this freight tender / solicitation.

Notice to the Trade dated January 24, 2008 – Notice to Expand the Delivery/Bid Points in the Port of Houston, Texas is fully incorporated into this freight tender / solicitation.

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."

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.

Commodity supplier delivery terms, origin points and specific shipping dates will not be known until commodities are purchased. All cargo's availability date at load port will be 01/20/27. Depending on the commodity suppliers elected shipping dates, cargo can start shipping out as early as 12/01/26. 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 found in the commodity solicitation.

Total commissions 1.67% on gross freight / dead-freight is payable to Charterer's agent / Freight Forwarder, LifeLink Logistics. See Notice to the Trade at: https://apps.fas.usda.gov/excredits/Trade-Notice-Dated-1-16-2018.htm

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 USDA approval. Award will be to the lowest responsible offeror meeting the mandatory requirements of this IFB.

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.