SAM #PR16125299

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 - Only vendors capable of meeting urgent operational requirements were considered - Three vendors were solicited and evaluated - Evaluation criteria included technical capability, compliance with scope, ability to meet urgent needs, past performance, and price - The selected contractor provided the lowest-priced technically acceptable quotation ($38,749.10 USD) - Demonstrated reliable past performance supporting the Embassy's requirements - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned, as this is a service procurement - The contract covers outbound shipments under challenging regional conditions

Award Details - Award value: $38,749.10 USD - Service: Outbound shipping from U.S. Embassy Kuwait - Competition: Limited due to operational constraints

Requirements - Vendors must be able to provide shipping via alternative routes - Must meet urgent operational needs - Strong past performance required

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 $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

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