REQUEST FOR INTEREST Potential Use of the Outer Mole Pier at Truman Annex, Naval Air Station Key West, Monroe County, Florida
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 Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southeast (NAVFAC), on behalf of the Department of the Navy (DON), is conducting a Request for Interest (RFI) to gather input from the general public regarding the potential use of underutilized space on the Outer Mole Pier at Truman Annex, Naval Air Station Key West, Florida. The DON's objective is to receive payment in the form of in-kind consideration (IKC) for a new long-term lease agreement. Experience in port operations and management is desirable. Responses are due by June 17, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI is a market research tool to maximize the potential use of the Outer Mole Pier. Respondents are requested to provide utilization ideas that do not impact current or future DON missions, operations, or training. The DON does not anticipate approving commercial development on the Mole Pier. Ownership of the premises remains with the U.S. Government. Access and utilities on the pier are limited and must be metered and reimbursed, with Navy mission needs taking priority. Use of Truman Harbor is restricted, and advanced coordination with NAS Key West is required, adhering to DoD security requirements.
Contract Details
- Type: Request for Interest (RFI) - for market research only; not a Request for Proposals (RFP).
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage).
- Response Due: June 17, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST (extended from June 3, 2026, by Amendment 2).
- Published: May 28, 2026 (latest amendment).
- Submission: Responses should be emailed to elizabeth.c.parker18.civ@us.navy.mil and heath.adams2.civ@us.navy.mil. Email responses are limited to 7MB; for larger files, a DoD Safe link can be requested. Responses must include Part I (administrative information) and Part II (addressing RFI Response Considerations and DON's Additional Factors).
Key Events & Deadlines
- Industry Forum & Site Visit: Held on May 20, 2026. Attendees were required to meet at the Visitor Control Center (NAS Key West Boca Chica) at 7:00 AM for base access, with the forum starting at 9:00 AM at the Navy Mole Pier.
- SECNAV 5512 Form Submission: Required by May 13, 2026, for base access, submitted to Jim Hale and Jenna Sullivan, listing LT Skye McNutt as Base Sponsor.
- Pre-Event Information Submission: Required by May 19, 2026, 12:00 PM, to Skye.r.mcnutt.mil@us.navy.mil for access pass invitations.
- Government Response to Inquiries: The Government will respond to properly submitted inquiries on the SAM.gov website no later than June 11, 2026.
Additional Notes
This RFI does not obligate the Government to offer the property or issue a solicitation in the future. All costs associated with responding to this RFI are at the respondent's sole expense and will not be reimbursed. Base access requires a security background check. Attachments include a Pre-Proposal Inquiry Form (Attachment A) and a Map of Outer Mole Pier (Attachment B).