ContractSpecial Notice

Establish BPA setup - Shipping logistics & Freight services

DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Response Deadline
Aug 9, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait is seeking to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for shipping logistics and freight services. This BPA aims to streamline procurement processes by allowing the government to place orders without the need for separate purchase orders, thereby reducing administrative costs and paperwork. The services required may include transportation of goods, customs brokerage, and overall supply chain support, with a performance period of up to five years and a total estimated value not exceeding $250,000. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit capability statements by August 9, 2025, to the Kuwait Procurement Team at kuwait_solicitation@state.gov, ensuring all submissions are in English and compliant with specified requirements.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
488999
All Other Support Activities for Transportation
PSC Code
V119
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: OTHER

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Shipping logistics - Freight services .pdf
PDF191 KBJul 9, 2025
AI Summary
The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait is issuing a Special Notice to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for shipping logistics and freight services. The BPA, which functions akin to a charge account, aims to streamline procurement processes by pre-establishing terms, enabling the government to order services without requiring separate purchase orders. The BPA may involve local vendors providing a range of logistics services, including transportation, customs brokerage, and supply chain support, with a possible performance period of up to five years and a total estimated value not exceeding $250,000. Individual orders will generally be limited to $10,000 unless approved otherwise. While this notice is for market research purposes and does not involve an active solicitation, interested vendors are encouraged to submit capability statements to demonstrate their qualifications by the deadline of August 9, 2025. Submissions must be in English and include specific business information, such as company details and relevant licenses, to be considered compliant.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedJul 9, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineAug 9, 2025
expiryArchive DateAug 9, 2025

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Sub-Tier
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
US EMBASSY KUWAIT

Point of Contact

Place of Performance

bayan, Ḩawallī, KUWAIT

Official Sources