Limited Competition Justification and Award Notice Outbound Shipments
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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.