MRO Europe Zone 2

This notice shall not be construed as a solicitation announcement. The United States Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this notice. The purpose of this acquisition is to: Ensure uninterrupted management and coordination of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supply chain activities across Europe Zone 2 (South of the Alps/Mediterranean Region Countries). Maintain the logistical capacity and capabilities to source, consolidate, and deliver a wide range of commercial items necessary for the maintenance, repair, and operation of facilities. Avoid costly delays and/or disruptions in mission-critical operations by ensuring continued MRO support while a competitive follow-on contract is being awarded. The MRO program is a major component of DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa's logistics capabilities and is an essential and necessary part of fulfilling the Agency's requirements. The prime vendor plays a central role in executing the mission's objectives by maintaining the supplier network, transportation agreements, and systems integration needed to ensure timely delivery of MRO supplies, inform logistical decisions, and fulfill DLA's obligations for customer support. This bridge action is a continuation of services currently being performed under IDIQ: SPE5B1-21-D-0003, awarded to SupplyCore, LLC. The follow-on acquisition is already in progress, but due to procurement timelines, a limited-duration extension is necessary to prevent a lapse in mission-essential service. A sole-source bridge is being pursued because any transition of work to a new entity at this stage would introduce unacceptable delays and inefficiencies in fulfilling the Agency's requirements. The incumbent’s business systems, including established supplier and transportation agreements, unique understanding of customer requirements, and systems integration with DLA Troop Support, are deeply embedded in ongoing operations. Restarting or onboarding a new contractor for a short duration would result in duplicative costs, loss of institutional knowledge, and disruption to time-sensitive logistical support. This contract supports the MRO requirements for Europe Zone 2. The prime vendor serves as the central hub for managing all aspects of the supply chain, including the sourcing of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) supplies; plumbing supplies; electrical products; various tools; chemical and rubber products; construction supplies (e.g., cement, lumber, bricks); prefabricated structures; appliances; utility vehicles; and perimeter security items, as well as related incidental commercial services. All work is governed by the Statement of Work / Performance Work Statement. The contractor ensures continuity across the supply chain, supports logistical management, and maintains the technical infrastructure needed to support seamless EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) system integration, enabling timely and efficient delivery of MRO supplies to meet DLA's readiness needs. The 6-month bridge contract modification is required to ensure effective continuity of operations from 20 May 2026 through 19 Nov 2026.