INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR DFSP MANAGEMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENT, AND UNDERUTILIZED LAND AND RESOURCES; DFSP Naval Station Mayport (Air Operations), Mayport, FL

Quick Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), on behalf of the U.S. Navy, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking innovative solutions for Defense Fuel Support Point (DFSP) management, infrastructure enhancement, and leveraging underutilized land and resources. This RFI aims to identify cost-effective approaches to improve operational readiness and reduce long-term sustainment costs across all Navy CONUS locations. Responses are due May 29, 2026.

Purpose & 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, authorized under 10 U.S.C. Section 2667 (out lease authority), aims to identify opportunities for partnerships with private-sector entities. The goal is to enable productive use of underutilized land, infrastructure assets, and access to improve the material condition of DFSPs and ultimately reduce lifecycle costs. The RFI specifically seeks information on:

• Leveraging underutilized land, fuel storage/distribution capabilities, and access to wharves, piers, and runways.
• Implementing innovative technologies and methodologies for DFSP management and infrastructure.
• Assessing potential business partnerships, private sector investment, environmental considerations, operational concepts, security requirements, and benefits to Navy installations.
• Developing benchmarks for facility infrastructure assessment and strategies for revenue sharing agreements.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
• Purpose: Information and planning only; not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or commitment to contract.
• Set-Aside: None specified.
• Response Due: May 29, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. local Fort Belvoir, VA time.
• Published: April 17, 2026.

Information Requested

Interested parties should provide detailed responses covering:

1. Company Information: Profile, mission, expertise, revenue, DUNS/CAGE, business size.
2. Proposed Concept: Description of utilizing underutilized land with DFSP modernization, including technology, scale, and impact.
3. Operational Benefits: Assessment of cost savings, efficiency, and security.
4. Implementation Plan: Timelines, resources, and challenges.
5. Risk Assessment: Potential risks and mitigation strategies.
6. Relevant Experience: Past performance examples (prime/sub, contract details, services).
7. References: Contact information.
8. Scalability and Adaptability: How solutions can scale and adapt to different DFSP locations.
9. Cybersecurity Posture: Policies, procedures, and how the solution addresses vulnerabilities.
10. Benefits to Navy Installation: Cost savings, improved services, operational efficiency, job creation.
11. Experience with Government Partnerships: Previous work, understanding of regulations.
12. Proposed Structure: Type of agreement (e.g., long-term lease, conveyance).
13. Regulatory Assessment: Identification of gaps and recommendations for new/revised regulations.
14. Facility Assessments: Benchmarks for infrastructure assessment.
15. Legal Authorities: Assessment of current legal authorities for revenue sharing/enhanced use leasing.
16. Other relevant information.

Additional Notes

A dedicated workshop and Q&A session will be held during the DLA Energy Worldwide Symposium on April 21, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (1430 – 1630) at the Hyatt Regency – Crystal City (Fairfax Room). Attendees must register on-site and specify attendance for this RFI session. Submissions must include RFI number SPE603-26-R-5X42 in the email subject line. Submissions should be sent to Careka Squire, DLA Energy, at Careka.Squire@dla.mil or (571) 459-8982. Technical questions should be directed to Captain Anas Maazouzi, US. Navy, Navy Petroleum Office, at Anas.Maazouzi@dla.mil or (562) 588-2801.