INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR DEFENSE FUEL SUPPORT POINT (DFSP) MANAGEMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENT, AND UNDERUTILIZED LAND AND RESOURCES - DFSP POINT LOMA, CA

Quick Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), on behalf of the U.S. Navy, has issued a Request for Information (RFI), SPE603-26-R-5X28, seeking innovative and cost-effective solutions for Defense Fuel Support Point (DFSP) management, infrastructure enhancement, and leveraging underutilized land and resources. This RFI specifically mentions DFSP Point Loma, CA, but considers all Navy CONUS locations. Responses are due by May 29, 2026.

Purpose & Scope

The Navy aims to enhance government fuel facilities, improve operational readiness, and reduce long-term sustainment, maintenance, and modernization costs of DFSPs. This initiative seeks private-sector partnerships to utilize underutilized land, infrastructure assets, and access. The RFI is for information and planning purposes only, not a solicitation, and the Government will not pay for responses.

The Navy is interested in concepts for:

• Leveraging underutilized land, fuel storage/distribution capabilities, and access to wharves/piers/runways for DFSP management and infrastructure improvement.
• Implementing innovative technologies and methodologies.
• Assessing cost savings, operational benefits, risks, and challenges.
• Identifying industry best practices and lessons learned.
• Evaluating scalability and adaptability for other Navy DFSPs.

This includes exploring potential business partnerships, private sector investment, environmental considerations, operational concepts, security requirements, benefits to Navy installations, facility assessments, and revenue sharing agreements.

Information Requested

Respondents should provide:

• Company Information: Name, contact, website, mission, profile (employees, revenue, DUNS/CAGE, size).
• Proposed Concept: Description of utilizing underutilized land with DFSP modernization, including scale, technology, and impact.
• Operational Benefits: Assessment of cost savings, efficiency, security (quantified).
• Implementation Plan: Timelines, resources, challenges.
• Risk Assessment: Potential risks and mitigation strategies.
• Relevant Experience: Past performance examples (prime/sub, contract details, resolution of problems).
• References: Contact information.
• Scalability and Adaptability: How solutions can scale and adapt.
• Cybersecurity Posture: Policies, procedures, and how the solution addresses vulnerabilities.
• Benefits to the Navy Installation: Cost savings, improved services, job creation.
• Experience with Government Partnerships: Previous work, understanding of regulations.
• Proposed Structure: Type of agreement (lease, conveyance, etc.).
• Regulatory & Legal Assessments: Identification of gaps, recommendations for new/revised regulations/authorities, especially for revenue sharing and enhanced use leasing.
• Facility Assessments: Benchmark development (UFC, API, industry standards).
• Any other relevant information.

Timeline & Submission

• Response Due: May 29, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. local Fort Belvoir, VA time.
• Published Date: April 10, 2026.
• Submission: Email responses to Careka Squire at careka.squire@dla.mil. Include RFI number SPE603-26-R-5X28 in the subject line.
• Technical Questions: Direct to Captain Anas Maazouzi at Anas.Maazouzi@dla.mil.
• Workshop/Q&A: 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.

Additional Notes

This RFI is solely for information and planning purposes. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.