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PR16354857 - Limited Competition Justification and Award Notice Outbound Shipments

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19KU2027P0061Federal

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The US Embassy Kuwait, under the Department of State, has issued a limited competition justification and award notice for outbound shipment services under solicitation 19KU2027P0061. Due to regional instability and dangerous conditions in transportation corridors such as the Strait of Hormuz, competition was restricted to a small number of vendors capable of utilizing alternative shipping routes to ensure mission continuity. The procurement followed simplified acquisition procedures, with quotations solicited from three qualified vendors and evaluated based on technical capability, price, and past performance. The contract was awarded to the lowest-priced technically acceptable vendor for a total amount of 33,248 USD. The selected contractor was chosen based on their ability to meet urgent logistical requirements and their proven track record of supporting the US Embassy Kuwait under similar operational constraints. This award ensures that the embassy maintains uninterrupted shipping operations despite the fluid security situation in the region.

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US Embassy Kuwait awarded outbound shipment services contract for 33,248 USD to qualified vendor.

Agency

Department Of State → US Embassy Kuwait

NAICS

488510 - Freight Transportation Arrangement

Place of Performance

KW-HA, KWT

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AgencyDepartment Of State → US Embassy Kuwait
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of State → US Embassy Kuwait
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
Contacts
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 $33,248 USD 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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