SAM #PR16125405

Award and Limited Competition Justification for Outbound Shipping Services for U.S. Embassy Kuwait

This award notice relates to outbound shipping services for the U.S. Embassy Kuwait, issued by the U.S. Department of State. - Limited competition was used due to regional instability impacting standard shipping routes - Three vendors were solicited and evaluated - Evaluation criteria included technical capability, compliance with scope, urgent delivery requirements, past performance, and price - The contract was awarded to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable vendor at $31,487.79 USD - The selected contractor demonstrated reliable past performance and ability to meet urgent needs - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are involved, as this is a service procurement - The award supports ongoing outbound shipping under operational constraints

Description

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 $31,487.79 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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