Dual Enrollment

The Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA) is conducting market research to identify eligible institutions of higher education capable of establishing formal, industry-standard Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) or Memorandums of Agreement (MOA) to support dual and concurrent enrollment for high school students. This initiative, driven by Section 2164c of the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), seeks to create a system-wide program across DOWEA’s global school system. The agency is gathering data on institutional models, academic alignment, credit transferability, and student support frameworks to inform future planning for these military-connected educational opportunities. The information requested through this notice focuses on gathering input on 16 specific technical and administrative areas, including institutional integrity, global service strategies, and cost structures. The agency intends to explore partnerships with multiple institutions rather than a single source, with a primary performance metric of doubling current student participation levels. While the primary place of performance is Alexandria, Virginia, the resulting program is intended to serve students across a global network, utilizing both traditional and virtual instructional delivery methods. The attachment package includes the primary Request for Information (RFI) instructions, a formal Questions and Answers document, and a sample MOA/MOU template aligned with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 4000.19. Recent updates to the opportunity record extended the response deadline to June 15, 2026, and provided illustrative examples of the administrative frameworks required for inter-agency or public-private partnerships within the Department of Defense. The Department of War E…