Limited Competition Justification and Award Notice Outbound Shipments

SOL #: PR16035806Justification

Overview

Buyer

State
State, Department Of
U.S. EMBASSY KUWAIT
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

PSC

Logistics Support Services (R706)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Jun 8, 2026

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The U.S. EMBASSY KUWAIT (Department of State) has issued a Limited Competition Justification and Award Notice for Outbound Shipments, with an award value of $23,685.42 USD. This notice complies with FAR Part 5 and Subpart 6.301, explaining the rationale for restricting competition due to regional instability impacting standard shipping routes.

Scope of Work

This award ensures the continuity of outbound shipping services under challenging operational conditions. The selected contractor provides essential logistical support, including the ability to ship via alternative routes, to maintain uninterrupted mission operations for the U.S. Embassy Kuwait.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Justification and Award Notice (Limited Competition)
  • Value: $23,685.42 USD
  • Set-Aside: Not specified
  • Published Date: June 8, 2026
  • Product Service Code: R706 (Logistics Support Services)

Evaluation

Competition was restricted to three vendors capable of meeting urgent operational requirements. Quotations were evaluated based on technical capability, compliance with scope, ability to meet urgent logistical needs, relevant past performance, and price reasonableness. The selected contractor provided the lowest-priced technically acceptable quotation and demonstrated a strong record of supporting U.S. Embassy Kuwait requirements under similar conditions.

Additional Notes

This limited competition was necessary due to constraints imposed by ongoing regional instability, which rendered standard shipping routes unreliable or unavailable. The award ensures critical logistical and delivery requirements are met.

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