Limited Competition Justification and Award Notice_19KU2026P0342_Outbound Shipments

The Department of State has issued a Justification and Approval notice for the procurement of outbound shipping services under solicitation number PR15996710. This requirement is classified under NAICS 541614 for Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services and PSC R706 for Support- Management: Logistics Support. Performance is located in Kuwait City, Kuwait, to support U.S. Embassy Kuwait mission requirements. Due to regional instability affecting the reliability of standard shipping routes, competition was restricted to vendors capable of utilizing alternative routes to ensure operational continuity.

The government utilized simplified acquisition procedures to solicit quotations from three qualified vendors. Evaluations were based on technical capability, compliance with the scope of services, the ability to meet urgent logistical requirements, past performance, and price reasonableness. The selected contractor provided the lowest-priced technically acceptable quotation at a value of $24,377.29. This awardee demonstrated the necessary capability to perform within current operational constraints and maintains a record of successful performance for U.S. Embassy Kuwait under similar conditions.

This notice serves to satisfy the posting requirements of FAR Part 5 and Subpart 6.301 regarding restricted competition. The procurement is intended to maintain uninterrupted mission operations for the embassy’s shipping office. Published on May 31, 2026, the award was finalized under notice identifier 19KU2026P0342. No attachments were included with the announcement, and Maryam Sabri is the designated point of contact for the action.