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 managing Defense Fuel Support Points (DFSPs), enhancing bulk fuels infrastructure, and leveraging underutilized land and resources. This RFI focuses on DFSP Point Loma, CA, but considers all Navy CONUS locations. Responses are due May 29, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The Navy aims to identify creative approaches to enhance government fuel facilities, reduce long-term sustainment costs, and improve operational readiness. This includes exploring partnerships with private-sector entities for productive use of underutilized land, infrastructure, and access. The RFI seeks information on:
- Leveraging underutilized assets for DFSP management and infrastructure improvement.
- Implementing innovative technologies and methodologies.
- Assessing cost savings, operational benefits, risks, and industry best practices.
- Evaluating scalability and feasibility for other Navy DFSPs.
Background & Challenges
DFSPs are critical for military fuel operations, but face high costs for sustaining, repairing, and modernizing existing infrastructure (tanks, pipelines, piers). This RFI seeks solutions to address these challenges, potentially through private sector investment and revenue-sharing agreements, while maintaining security and environmental standards.
Information Requested
Respondents should provide detailed information covering:
- Company Information: Profile, revenue, DUNS/CAGE, business size.
- Proposed Concept: Description of innovative solutions, technology, and expected impact.
- Operational Benefits: Quantified cost savings, efficiency, and security improvements.
- Implementation Plan: Timelines, resources, and potential challenges.
- Risk Assessment: Identification of risks and mitigation strategies.
- Relevant Experience: Past performance as prime or subcontractor.
- Scalability and Adaptability: How solutions can be scaled and adapted.
- Cybersecurity Posture: Policies and how the solution addresses vulnerabilities.
- Benefits to the Navy Installation: Cost savings, improved services, job creation.
- Experience with Government Partnerships: Understanding of regulations.
- Proposed Structure: Type of agreement (e.g., long-term lease).
- Regulatory & Legal Authorities: Assessment of gaps and recommendations.
- Facility Assessments: Benchmarking against UFC, API, and industry standards.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. local Fort Belvoir, VA time.
- Submission Contact: Careka Squire (Careka.Squire@dla.mil).
- Technical Questions: Captain Anas Maazouzi (Anas.Maazouzi@dla.mil).
- Workshop: A Q&A session will be held during the DLA Energy Worldwide Symposium on April 21, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency – Crystal City, Arlington, VA (Fairfax Room).
Additional Notes
This is an RFI for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or commitment to contract. The Government will not pay for RFI responses.