Limited Competition Justification and Award Notice Outbound Shipments

The Department of State issued a Justification and Approval notice under solicitation number PR16021281 for outbound shipping services in Kuwait. This requirement is classified under NAICS 541614, Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services, and PSC R706, SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT. Competition was restricted to a limited number of vendors capable of utilizing alternative shipping routes, a necessity driven by regional instability that has rendered standard logistical channels unreliable. Sahar Nejah serves as the point of contact for this notice, which was published on May 31, 2026.

The government utilized simplified acquisition procedures to solicit quotations from three vendors determined capable of meeting current operational requirements. Proposals were 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 provided the lowest-priced technically acceptable quotation at $28,732.90 USD.

The award ensures continuity of outbound shipping for U.S. Embassy Kuwait by selecting a contractor with a proven record of performance under similar operational conditions. This logistics support is intended to maintain uninterrupted mission operations and fulfill essential embassy requirements within the specified timeframe and regional constraints. The notice follows the posting requirements of FAR Part 5 and Subpart 6.301, with zero attachments associated with the announcement.