INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR DFSP MANAGEMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENT, AND UNDERUTILIZED LAND AND RESOURCES; DFSP Jacksonville (Northside) Jacksonville FL

Quick Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy, on behalf of the U.S. Navy, has issued a Request for Information (RFI), SPE603-26-R-5X55, seeking innovative solutions for Defense Fuel Support Point (DFSP) management, infrastructure enhancement, and the utilization of underutilized land and resources at Navy CONUS locations. This RFI aims to gather industry insights for potential partnerships to reduce long-term sustainment costs and improve operational readiness. Responses are due by May 29, 2026.

Purpose & Scope

The Navy seeks creative and cost-effective approaches to enhance government fuel facilities and reduce lifecycle costs. This initiative, authorized under 10 U.S.C. § 2667 (out lease authority), focuses on leveraging underutilized land, infrastructure assets, and access to improve DFSP material condition. The RFI is for planning purposes only and and does not constitute a solicitation.

Key areas of interest include:

• Leveraging underutilized land, fuel storage, distribution capabilities, and access to wharves/piers/runways.
• Implementing innovative technologies and methodologies for DFSP management.
• Understanding cost savings, operational benefits, risks, and industry best practices.
• Assessing scalability and feasibility for expansion across other Navy DFSPs.

Background & Challenges

DFSPs are critical for military fuel and lubricant supply. Current challenges involve high costs associated with sustaining, repairing, restoring, and modernizing existing bulk fuels infrastructure (tanks, pipelines, piers, wharves). The Navy is exploring solutions, potentially integrated with underutilized installation resources, to sustain, restore, enhance, upgrade, and modernize DFSPs.

Information Requested

Respondents should provide detailed information covering:

• Company Information: Profile, mission, expertise, DUNS/CAGE, business size.
• Proposed Concept: Description of innovative solutions for DFSP modernization and land utilization, including technology, scale, and impact.
• Operational Benefits: Quantified cost savings, efficiency, and security improvements.
• Implementation Plan & Risk Assessment: Timelines, resources, challenges, and mitigation strategies.
• Relevant Experience: Past performance examples (prime/sub, contract details, services).
• Scalability & Cybersecurity: How solutions adapt to future demands and address vulnerabilities.
• Benefits to Navy & Community: Cost savings, operational efficiency, job creation.
• Government Partnerships: Experience with agencies, understanding of regulations.
• Proposed Structure: Type of agreement (e.g., long-term lease, conveyance).
• Regulatory & Legal Assessment: Identification of gaps and proposed language for new/revised regulations/authorities, especially for revenue sharing and enhanced use leasing.
• Facility Assessments: Benchmarking against UFC, API, and industry standards.

Key Dates & Contacts

• Response Due Date: May 29, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. local Fort Belvoir, VA time.
• Submission Email: Careka.Squire@dla.mil (Subject: RFI SPE603-26-R-5X55).
• Primary Contact (Submission): Careka Squire, DLA Energy, (571) 459-8982.
• Technical Questions: Captain Anas Maazouzi, US. Navy, Navy Petroleum Office, Anas.Maazouzi@dla.mil, (562) 588-2801.
• Q&A Workshop: April 21, 2026, 1430-1630, Hyatt Regency – Crystal City, Fairfax Room (during DLA Energy Worldwide Symposium).

NAICS Codes

Relevant NAICS codes include: 221210, 424710, 424720, 425120, 488310, 486910, 488119, 488320, 493190, 531190, 541614, 561210.