INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR DFSP MANAGEMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENT, AND UNDERUTILIZED LAND AND RESOURCES; DFSP Jacksonville (Northside) Jacksonville FL
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 U.S. Navy (USN), has issued a Request for Information (RFI), SPE603-26-R-5X57, to gather industry insights. The RFI seeks innovative, cost-effective solutions for Defense Fuel Support Point (DFSP) management, infrastructure enhancement, and leveraging underutilized land and resources at Navy CONUS locations, including DFSP Jacksonville (Northside), FL. Responses are due by May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Navy aims to identify creative approaches and partnerships with private-sector entities to enhance government fuel facilities, reduce long-term sustainment and modernization costs, and improve operational readiness. This includes:
- Leveraging underutilized assets: Land, fuel storage/distribution capabilities, access to wharves, piers, and runways.
- Implementing innovative technologies and methodologies for DFSP management.
- Assessing potential benefits: Cost savings, operational improvements, risk mitigation, and scalability.
- Exploring business partnerships for DFSP modernization and optimization through leasing and operating facilities.
- Evaluating private sector investment potential, environmental considerations, operational concepts, and security requirements.
- Developing facility assessment benchmarks in accordance with UFC 3-460-01 and API standards.
- Proposing revenue sharing agreements for reinvestment into DFSP facilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) - for planning purposes only, not a solicitation.
- Set-Aside: None specified (RFI).
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. local Fort Belvoir, VA time.
- Published: April 10, 2026.
Evaluation
Information gathered from this RFI will be used for planning purposes to assess the feasibility and potential benefits of entering into agreements for the utilization of underutilized land, infrastructure, and the implementation of innovative DFSP solutions. It will help the Navy understand industry capabilities and potential approaches to reduce lifecycle costs and enhance material condition.
Additional Notes
This RFI is issued under Section 2667 of Title 10, U.S. Code, authorizing out-lease authority. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or commit the Government to any contract. Respondents will not be reimbursed for costs incurred. A dedicated workshop and Q&A 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. Submissions should be sent to Careka Squire (Careka.Squire@dla.mil) with RFI number SPE603-26-R-5X57 in the subject line. Technical questions can be directed to Captain Anas Maazouzi (Anas.Maazouzi@dla.mil).