Limited Competition Justification and Award Notice Outbound Shipments
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- PR16125299
- Agency
-
Department of State
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 19KU2026P0486 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 488510 Freight Transportation Arrangement
- Place of performance
- awalli Kuwait
- Points of contact
-
- Maryam Sabri kuwait_solicitation@state.gov +96522591214
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State has awarded contract 19KU2026P0486 for outbound shipments on a limited-sources basis, effective July 13, 2026, at a value of $38,749.10.
The justification cites FAR 12.201-1(c)(2)(ii) (simplified acquisition procedures) and FAR Part 5 and Subpart 6.301 (competition posting requirements). Competition was restricted to vendors capable of meeting current operational requirements, including the ability to ship via alternative routes. Regional instability has rendered standard shipping routes unreliable or unavailable, necessitating this limitation to ensure continuity of outbound shipping services. Three vendors determined capable of performing under current operational conditions were solicited for quotations; three quotations were received and evaluated on technical capability, compliance with scope of services, demonstrated ability to meet urgent logistical and delivery requirements, relevant past performance, and price reasonableness. The selected contractor submitted the lowest-priced technically acceptable quotation and demonstrated strong past performance supporting U.S. Embassy Kuwait requirements, including reliable performance under similar operational conditions. The work supports Shipping in maintaining uninterrupted mission operations. NAICS 488510 (Freight Transportation Arrangement); PSC R706 (Support–Management: Logistics Support).
Notice text
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 $38,749.10 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
Awarded contract 19KU2026P0486 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-07-13.
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