Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF STATE

    AMENDMENT Q & A : SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) - MARKET RESEARCH

    DEPARTMENT OF STATE
    Sol. 19KU2026Sources SoughtWASHINGTON, DC
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Nov 26, 2025
    POSTED
    Nov 24, 2025
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541611
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait is seeking qualified contractors for auction management services to dispose of U.S. Government property. This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Interested vendors must demonstrate their licensing and capability to conduct auctions in Kuwait by submitting their qualifications by November 26, 2025.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    19KU2026
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Posted Date
    November 24, 2025
    Response Deadline
    November 26, 2025
    NAICS Code
    541611AI guide
    Issuing Office
    U.S. EMBASSY KUWAIT
    Primary Contact
    maryam,sabri
    State
    DC
    ZIP Code
    20520
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

                                                                           Sources Sought Notice (SSN) - Market research
                                                           Auction Management Services for Disposal of U.S. Government Property


    1. Introduction:
    The U.S. Embassy Kuwait is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing auction management services for the disposal of U.S. Government property in Kuwait. This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is issued solely for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, request for quote (RFQ), nor as an obligation on the part of the Government for follow-on acquisition or guarantee of a contract award.


    2. Background:
    The U.S. Embassy routinely disposes of government property through auctions. The Embassy is seeking qualified contractors who are licensed to conduct auctions in Kuwait, with the ability to manage, advertise, and execute auctions in accordance with applicable local laws and U.S. Government regulations.


    3. Scope of Services:

    Refer to Statement of Work (SOW) listed below for details


    4. Contractor Qualifications:
    Prospective offerors must provide the following data with their responses:
    • Company Name, address, point of Contact (name, title), Email, and Phone Number.
    • Vendors should indicate whether they are licensed and capable of providing auction services in Kuwait and provide any supporting documentation of licensing and prior experience.


    5. Submission Instructions


    • Interested offerors are requested to send their qualifications by email to: Kuwait_Solicitation@state.gov
    • Subject line: “Sources Sought Notice – Auction Management Services”
    • Response deadline: November 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Kuwait local time.
    • Please note: Submissions received will be used solely for market research to determine if a competitive acquisition is feasible


    6. Government Contact:
    Questions related to this notice must be send to Kuwait_Solicitation@state.gov no later than November 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am Kuwait local time.

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    Date:                                                    Nov 24 2025

    We are pleased to announce that the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait has posted an amendment to publish the questions and answers related to Sources Sought. 

    Additional attachment has been added for the question and answers.

    Key dates

    1. November 24, 2025Posted Date
    2. November 26, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

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    Frequently asked questions

    AMENDMENT Q & A : SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) - MARKET RESEARCH is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF STATE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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