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, specifically at DFSP Point Loma, CA, and potentially other Navy CONUS locations. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only, not a solicitation. Responses are due May 29, 2026.
Purpose & Background
DFSPs are critical for military fuel operations, but face high costs for sustainment, repair, and modernization. The Navy aims to identify partnerships with private-sector entities to enhance DFSP material condition, reduce lifecycle costs, and enable productive use of underutilized land, infrastructure, and access. This RFI is issued under 10 U.S.C. § 2667, authorizing the lease-out of non-excess property.
Scope of Interest
The Navy is seeking creative ideas to improve government fuel facilities and optimize underutilized land. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Leveraging underutilized land, fuel storage, distribution capabilities, and access to wharves, piers, and runways.
- Implementing innovative technologies and methodologies for DFSP management.
- Assessing cost savings, operational benefits, risks, and industry best practices.
- Exploring potential business partnerships, private sector investment, environmental considerations, operational concepts, security requirements, and benefits to Navy installations.
- Developing benchmarks for facility assessments and strategies for revenue sharing agreements.
Information Requested
Respondents should provide:
- Company Information: Name, address, POC, website, mission, expertise, profile (employees, revenue, DUNS/CAGE, business size).
- Proposed Concept: Description of concept for utilizing underutilized land with DFSP modernization, including scale, technology, and impact.
- Operational Benefits: Assessment of cost savings, efficiency, and security.
- Implementation Plan: Timelines, resources, and challenges.
- Risk Assessment: Potential risks and mitigation strategies.
- Relevant Experience: Past performance examples (prime/sub, contract details, services).
- References: Contact information.
- Scalability and Adaptability: How solutions can scale and adapt to different DFSP locations.
- Cybersecurity Posture: Policies, procedures, and solution's approach to vulnerabilities.
- Benefits to the Navy Installation: Cost savings, improved services, operational efficiency, job creation.
- Experience with Government Partnerships: Previous work with agencies, understanding of regulations.
- Proposed Structure: Type of agreement (e.g., long-term lease, conveyance).
- Regulatory Assessment: Identification of gaps, recommendations for new/revised regulations.
- Facility Assessments: Benchmarks for infrastructure assessment.
- Legal Authorities: Assessment of current legal authorities for revenue sharing/enhanced use leasing, recommendations for new/revised authorities.
- Any other relevant information.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research)
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. local Fort Belvoir, VA time
- Published: April 10, 2026
Additional Notes
The Navy Petroleum Office will host a workshop and Q&A session 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.
Submissions should include RFI number SPE603-26-R-5X32 in the subject line.