NECHE FY26 Membership Fee & Off-campus Activity Fee
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 Department of the Navy, specifically the Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Contracting Department Groton office, intends to award a Sole Source Purchase Order to the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). This procurement is for the annual membership fee and off-campus activity fee, essential for the Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, RI, to maintain its accreditation. This accreditation is critical for the NWC's status as a senior-level military academy and its eligibility for federal grants and loans. The anticipated award date is May 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the continuation of NECHE membership for accreditation purposes. The services must be compatible with existing systems, ensuring the NWC maintains its current accreditation status. The procurement covers one base year and four option years of membership.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 13, Other Than Full and Open Competition under FAR 6.302-1)
- Duration: One base year and four option years
- Estimated Price: $93,811.25 (for the base year and option years)
- Set-Aside: None specified, restricted to NECHE as the only known federally approved accreditor in the Northeast.
- Anticipated Award Date: May 1, 2026
Submission & Challenges
This notice is not a request for proposals or quotations. However, any challenges to this sole source intent must be submitted in writing to Sarah Schultz (sarah.p.schultz.civ@us.navy.mil). Challenges must include sufficient information to demonstrate that an equivalent supply or service exists that can meet the Government's needs. The decision to compete this requirement based on responses is solely at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Market research indicates that NECHE is the only known source capable of providing the required accreditation, owning and maintaining all standards for current and prior accreditations. The justification cites FAR 13.106-1(b) for the sole source basis.