Limited Competition Justification and Award Notice_19KU2026P0342_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, under the Department of State, has issued a Limited Competition Justification and Award Notice for Outbound Shipments (Logistics Support Services). This notice, published on May 13, 2026, details the award of a contract valued at $24,377.29 to a vendor capable of providing essential shipping services amidst regional instability.
Purpose & Justification
This notice complies with FAR Part 5 and Subpart 6.301 posting requirements. Competition was restricted to a limited number of vendors due to ongoing regional instability, which has rendered standard shipping routes unreliable or unavailable. This restriction was necessary to ensure the continuity of critical outbound shipping services for the U.S. Embassy Kuwait.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will provide outbound shipping services, demonstrating the ability to ship via alternative routes and meet urgent logistical and delivery requirements. These services are crucial for maintaining uninterrupted mission operations and accomplishing mission requirements for the U.S. Embassy Kuwait.
Contract Details
- Type: Limited Competition Justification and Award Notice
- Value: $24,377.29
- Set-Aside: None (Limited Competition)
- Notice Date: May 13, 2026
- Place of Performance: Kuwait
Evaluation & Award
In accordance with FAR 12.201-1(c)(2)(ii) simplified acquisition procedures, quotations were solicited from three vendors. Evaluation was based on technical capability, compliance with the required scope, demonstrated ability to meet urgent logistical and delivery requirements, relevant past performance, and price reasonableness. The selected contractor was determined to represent the Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable quotation, demonstrating strong past performance supporting U.S. Embassy Kuwait under similar operational conditions.