Higher Education Accreditation Membership Dues

The United States Naval Academy is obligated to pay annual dues to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to sustain its institutional accreditation for the fiscal year spanning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This payment ensures continued compliance with regional higher education standards and is critical to the Academy’s ability to confer accredited degrees and maintain eligibility for federal funding and student aid programs. The arrangement is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, managed through the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center in Norfolk, with performance centered at the Academy’s campus in Annapolis, Maryland, 21409. The solicitation was posted on June 24, 2026, with a response deadline of June 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., indicating this is a timely administrative action to secure ongoing accreditation status. The North American Industry Classification System code 813920 categorizes this as an educational support service, reflecting the nature of the accreditation relationship rather than a direct educational service provision.