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

Quick Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), on behalf of the U.S. Navy, has issued a Request for Information (RFI), SPE603-26-R-5X55, seeking innovative, cost-effective solutions for Defense Fuel Support Point (DFSP) management, infrastructure enhancement, and leveraging underutilized land and resources. This RFI focuses on DFSP Jacksonville (Northside), FL, but considers all Navy CONUS locations. Responses are due May 29, 2026.

Purpose

This RFI is for information and planning purposes only, issued under 10 U.S.C. § 2667, and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government is not seeking proposals and will not pay for response costs. The Navy aims to gather information to assess the feasibility and benefits of agreements for utilizing underutilized land, infrastructure, and petroleum fuel facilities, and implementing innovative DFSP solutions. The goal is to enhance government fuel facilities, reduce long-term sustainment, maintenance, and modernization costs, and identify private-sector partnerships.

Scope of Interest

The Navy is seeking creative approaches to improve DFSPs by enabling productive use of underutilized land, infrastructure assets, access, and other resources. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Leveraging underutilized assets: Land, fuel storage/distribution, access to wharves, piers, runways.
• Innovative technologies: For DFSP management and infrastructure improvement.
• Business Partnerships: Integrating modernization with optimization of underutilized assets through leasing and operating.
• Investment Capabilities: Assessing private sector investment potential.
• Environmental & Security: Ensuring compliance and enhancing accessibility while maintaining strict security.
• Operational Concepts: Meeting Navy operational requirements for peacetime and wartime.
• Facility Assessments: Benchmarking infrastructure against UFC 3-460-01, API, and industry standards.
• Revenue Sharing: Strategies for reinvesting revenue to upgrade facilities.

Information Requested

Respondents should provide:

1. Company Information: Profile, mission, expertise, 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, security (quantified).
4. Implementation Plan: Timelines, resources, challenges.
5. Risk Assessment: Potential risks and mitigation strategies.
6. Relevant Experience: Past performance examples (prime/sub, contract details, services).
7. Scalability & Adaptability: How solutions can scale and adapt to different DFSP locations.
8. Cybersecurity Posture: Policies, procedures, and solution's approach to vulnerabilities.
9. Benefits to Navy Installation: Cost savings, improved services, job creation.
10. Government Partnerships: Experience with agencies, understanding of regulations.
11. Proposed Structure: Type of agreement (e.g., long-term lease, conveyance).
12. Regulatory & Legal Assessments: Identification of gaps, recommendations for new/revised regulations/authorities.
13. Facility Assessments: Benchmark development.
14. Any other relevant information.

Timeline & Submission

• Response Due: May 29, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. local Fort Belvoir, VA time.
• Submission Contact: Careka Squire (Careka.Squire@dla.mil).
• Technical Questions: Captain Anas Maazouzi (Anas.Maazouzi@dla.mil).
• Workshop/Q&A: A dedicated 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 RFI attendance.
• Set-Aside: None specified.