INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR DFSP MANAGEMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENT, AND UNDERUTILIZED LAND AND RESOURCES; DFSP Jacksonville (Northside) Jacksonville FL
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 U.S. Navy (USN), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking innovative, cost-effective solutions for managing Defense Fuel Support Points (DFSPs), enhancing bulk fuels infrastructure, and leveraging underutilized land and resources. This RFI, identified as SPE603-26-R-5X59, aims to gather industry insights for potential partnerships across all Navy CONUS locations, including specific interest in DFSP Jacksonville (Northside), FL. Responses are due by May 29, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Scope of Interest
The Navy is looking for creative approaches to enhance government fuel facilities and reduce long-term sustainment, maintenance, and modernization costs. This includes identifying opportunities for private-sector partnerships that can improve the material condition of DFSPs by enabling productive use of underutilized land, infrastructure assets, access, and other resources. 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.
- Assessing potential business partnerships, private sector investment, and revenue-sharing agreements.
- Considering environmental, operational, and security requirements.
- Developing facility assessment benchmarks and addressing regulatory/legal authority gaps.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) - for planning purposes only, not a solicitation.
- Set-Aside: None specified (RFI stage).
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, 3:00 p.m. local Fort Belvoir, VA time.
- Published: April 17, 2026.
- Workshop/Q&A: A dedicated workshop and Q&A session will be held during the DLA Energy Worldwide Symposium on April 21, 2026, from 1430-1630 in the Fairfax Room at the Hyatt Regency – Crystal City, Arlington, VA.
Information Requested
Respondents are asked to provide comprehensive information covering:
- Company Information: Profile, mission, expertise, DUNS/CAGE, business size.
- Proposed Concept: Description of innovative solutions for utilizing underutilized land and DFSP modernization.
- Operational Benefits: Assessment of cost savings, efficiency, and enhanced security.
- Implementation Plan: Timelines, resources, and potential challenges.
- Risk Assessment: Identification of risks and mitigation strategies.
- Relevant Experience: Past performance examples as prime or subcontractor.
- Scalability and Adaptability: How solutions can be scaled and adapted.
- Cybersecurity Posture: Policies and procedures for proposed solutions.
- Benefits to the Navy Installation: Cost savings, improved services, job creation.
- Experience with Government Partnerships: Previous work and understanding of regulations.
- Proposed Structure: Type of agreement (e.g., long-term lease, conveyance).
- Regulatory & Legal Authorities: Assessment of current regulations, gaps, and recommendations.
- Facility Assessments: Benchmarks for infrastructure assessment.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation. The Government will not pay for information or administrative costs incurred in response. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future RFP.