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Limited Competition Justification and Award Notice Outbound Shipments

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PR16283272Federal

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The US Embassy Kuwait, under the Department of State, has issued a limited competition justification for outbound shipment services under solicitation PR16283272. Due to regional instability and dangerous conditions in transportation corridors like the Strait of Hormuz, competition was restricted to a small number of vendors capable of utilizing alternative shipping routes to ensure mission continuity. Following simplified acquisition procedures, three quotations were evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, and price. The contract was awarded to the lowest-priced technically acceptable bidder for a total of 26,908 dollars. The selected contractor demonstrated a proven track record of supporting embassy requirements and the ability to operate within the current volatile security environment.

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US Embassy Kuwait awarded outbound shipment services contract for 26,908 dollars.

Agency

Department Of State → US Embassy KuwaitView Agency

NAICS

488510 - Freight Transportation ArrangementView NAICS

Place of Performance

DC, KWT

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AgencyDepartment Of State → US Embassy Kuwait
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
Organization / Agency
Department Of State → US Embassy Kuwait
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
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Maryam Sabri
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The purpose of this notice is to comply with posting requirement, FAR Part 5 and Subpart 6.301.


Competition was restricted to a limited number of vendors capable of meeting current operational requirements, including the ability to ship via alternative routes. This restriction is necessary due to constraints imposed by ongoing regional instability, which has rendered standard shipping routes unreliable or unavailable. Limiting competition to qualified vendors ensures continuity of outbound shipping services under current conditions.


The security situation in the region remains fluid and subject to sudden escalation. Recurring, rapid changes in regional security conditions are affecting carrier availability, shipping routes, transit times, insurance requirements, and overall logistics reliability with little advance notice. Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz and other regional transportation corridors is unreliable and dangerous, with a result of limited bookings available from limited shippers.


In accordance with FAR 12.201-1(c)(2)(ii), simplified acquisition procedures, quotations were solicited from three vendors determined capable of meeting the Government’s requirements under current operational conditions. Three quotations were received 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, and price reasonableness.


The selected contractor was determined to represent the lowest-priced technically acceptable quotation $26,908 and demonstrated the capability to successfully perform the required services within the required timeframe and operational constraints. The contractor also demonstrated a strong record of relevant past performance supporting U.S. Embassy Kuwait requirements, including reliable and quality performance under similar operational conditions. Award to this contractor will support Shipping in maintaining uninterrupted mission operations and accomplishing mission requirements

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