Limited Competition Justification and Award Notice_19KU2026P0364_Outbound Shipments


Subject: Limited Competition Justification and Award Notice_19KU2026P0364_Outbound Shipments
Solicitation Number: PR16021347
Notice Type: JA
NAICS: 541614
Notice Published: 05-31-26

Agency: STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Office: STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Contact: Sahar Nejah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Ph: (965) 225-9121
Office Address: WASHINGTON, DC 20520
Place of Performance: Bayan, KW-HA
Award Date: 05-29-26
Award Number: 19KU2026P0364


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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. 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 $24,110.75 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