Sources Sought Notice (SSN) - Market research 19KU2026
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AI-generated · Nov 06, 2025The U.S. Embassy Kuwait is performing market research to identify qualified firms that can manage auctions to dispose of U.S. Government property in Kuwait. This is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation or commitment to award a contract; it will help determine if a future competitive acquisition is feasible. The vendor must be licensed to conduct auctions in Kuwait and able to manage, advertise, and execute auctions in compliance with local laws and U.S. Government regulations.
Respondents should provide company name, address, primary contact (name/title), email, and phone, along with evidence of Kuwaiti auction licensing and any relevant prior experience. Submissions must be sent via email to the designated state department address with the specified subject line, and questions should be directed to the same address by the stated deadline.
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.
From Sources Sought posted on Nov 05, 2025Sources 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
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