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) Energy, on behalf of the United States Navy (USN), has issued a Request for Information (RFI), SPE603-26-R-5X32, seeking innovative, cost-effective solutions for managing Defense Fuel Support Points (DFSPs), enhancing bulk fuels infrastructure, and leveraging underutilized land and resources. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only, issued under 10 U.S.C. § 2667 (out lease authority), and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due May 29, 2026.
Scope of Interest
The Navy is seeking creative approaches to enhance government fuel facilities and reduce long-term sustainment, maintenance, and modernization costs across all Navy CONUS locations. This initiative aims to identify private-sector partnerships that can improve DFSP material condition by enabling productive use of underutilized land, infrastructure assets, and access. Key objectives include:
- Leveraging underutilized land, fuel storage/distribution capabilities, and access to wharves/piers/runways.
- Implementing innovative technologies and methodologies for DFSP management.
- Assessing cost savings, operational benefits, risks, and industry best practices.
- Evaluating scalability and feasibility for expansion to other Navy DFSPs.
Information Requested
Respondents should provide:
- Company Information: Profile, mission, areas of expertise, DUNS/CAGE, business size.
- Proposed Concept: Description of utilizing underutilized land with DFSP modernization, including innovative technology and expected impact.
- Operational Benefits: Assessment of cost savings, efficiency, and security.
- Implementation Plan: Timelines, resources, and potential challenges.
- Risk Assessment: Potential risks and mitigation strategies.
- Relevant Experience: Past performance examples as prime or subcontractor.
- 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, job creation.
- Government Partnerships: Experience with government agencies and regulations.
- Proposed Structure: Type of agreement (e.g., long-term lease, conveyance).
- Regulatory & Legal Authorities: Assessment of current regulations/authorities, identifying gaps, and proposing revisions.
- Facility Assessments: Benchmarks for infrastructure assessment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, 3:00 p.m. local Fort Belvoir, VA time
- Published: April 17, 2026
Additional Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to a contract. The U.S. Government will not pay for RFI responses. A dedicated workshop and Q&A session will be held during the DLA Energy Worldwide Symposium on April 21, 2026, from 1430 – 1630 at the Hyatt Regency – Crystal City, Fairfax Room.
Submissions should be sent to Careka Squire (Careka.Squire@dla.mil) with RFI number SPE603-26-R-5X32 in the subject line. Technical questions should be directed to Captain Anas Maazouzi (Anas.Maazouzi@dla.mil).