INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR DEFENSE FUEL SUPPORT POINT (DFSP) MANAGEMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENT, AND UNDERUTILIZED LAND AND RESOURCES - DFSP POINT LOMA, CA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), on behalf of the United States Navy (USN), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking innovative, cost-effective solutions for Defense Fuel Support Point (DFSP) management, infrastructure enhancement, and leveraging underutilized land and resources at various Navy CONUS locations, including DFSP Point Loma, CA. This RFI aims to identify private-sector partnerships to improve operational readiness and reduce long-term sustainment costs. Responses are due May 29, 2026.
Purpose and Scope
The Navy is seeking creative and innovative approaches to enhance government fuel facilities while reducing long-term sustainment, maintenance, and modernization costs. This initiative aims to identify opportunities for partnerships that can enhance the material condition of DFSPs by enabling the productive use of underutilized land, infrastructure assets, access, and other resources. The RFI specifically seeks information on:
- Leveraging underutilized land, fuel storage/distribution capabilities, and access to wharves/piers/runways.
- Implementing innovative technologies and methodologies for DFSP management.
- Understanding cost savings, operational benefits, risks, and challenges.
- Industry best practices and lessons learned.
- Assessing scalability and feasibility for expansion to other Navy DFSPs.
This includes exploring potential business partnerships, private sector investment capabilities, environmental considerations, operational concepts, security requirements, benefits to Navy installations, facility assessments, and revenue sharing agreements.
Information Requested
Interested parties are requested to provide detailed information covering:
- Company Information: Profile, expertise, employee count, revenue, DUNS/CAGE, business size.
- Proposed Concept: Description of how underutilized land will be used in conjunction with DFSP modernization, including technology, scale, and impact.
- Operational Benefits: Assessment of cost savings, efficiency, and enhanced security, quantified where possible.
- Implementation Plan: Timelines, resources, and potential challenges.
- Risk Assessment: Potential risks and mitigation strategies.
- Relevant Experience: Examples of past performance as prime or subcontractor, including contract details.
- References: Contact information.
- Scalability and Adaptability: How solutions can scale and adapt to different DFSP locations.
- Cybersecurity Posture: Policies, procedures, and how the solution addresses vulnerabilities.
- Benefits to the Navy Installation: Cost savings, improved services, operational efficiency, job creation.
- Experience with Government Partnerships: Previous work with government agencies and understanding of regulations.
- Proposed Structure: Type of agreement (e.g., long-term lease, conveyance).
- Regulatory and Legal Assessments: Identification of gaps and proposed language for new/revised regulations or authorities.
- Facility Assessments: Benchmark development using UFC, API, and industry standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. local Fort Belvoir, VA time
- Published: April 10, 2026
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not pay for response costs. A dedicated workshop and Q&A session will be held during the DLA Energy Worldwide Symposium, April 21-23, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency – Crystal City, Arlington, VA. Attendees must register on-site and specify attendance for the RFI session.
Contact Information
- Submissions: Careka Squire, DLA Energy (Careka.Squire@dla.mil)
- Technical Questions: Captain Anas Maazouzi, US Navy (Anas.Maazouzi@dla.mil)