Limited Competition Justification and Award Notice_19KU2026P0364_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 Shipping Services (PSC R706). This award, valued at $24,110.75 USD, was made to a selected contractor following a restricted solicitation process due to ongoing regional instability affecting standard shipping routes.
Justification & Scope
Competition was limited to three vendors capable of meeting urgent operational requirements and shipping via alternative routes. This restriction was necessary to ensure continuity of outbound shipping services given the unreliability or unavailability of standard routes. The selected contractor demonstrated the ability to perform required services within operational constraints and has a strong record of relevant past performance supporting U.S. Embassy Kuwait requirements under similar conditions.
Contract Details
- Type: Limited Competition Justification and Award Notice
- Award Value: $24,110.75 USD
- Set-Aside: None (Limited Competition)
- Product Service Code: R706 (Logistics Support Services)
- Place of Performance: Bayan, Kuwait
- Published Date: May 30, 2026
Evaluation
Quotations were solicited from three capable vendors and evaluated based on:
- Technical capability
- Compliance with the required scope of services
- Demonstrated ability to meet urgent logistical and delivery requirements
- Relevant past performance
- Price reasonableness
The award was made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quotation.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Sahar Nejah or Zeyad I Qishawi at Kuwait_Solicitation@state.gov.