# Congress Advocates NDAA Funding for Service Academies

Bipartisan members of Congress, including Representative August Pfluger and Senator John Hickenlooper, are urging the inclusion of dedicated funding and modernization provisions for U.S. service academies in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Their proposals focus on securing stable financial resources, enabling flexible campus modernization efforts, and fostering enhanced collaboration with nonprofit organizations to support infrastructure improvements and future military officer training at key academies such as West Point, Annapolis, and the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should anticipate increased contracting opportunities related to infrastructure modernization and facility upgrades at major U.S. service academies.
- The emphasis on flexible modernization provisions may lead to diverse procurement requirements spanning construction, technology integration, and support services.
- Collaboration with nonprofit groups suggests potential partnerships or subcontracting avenues for organizations specializing in military education infrastructure.
- Agencies and contractors involved in military facility management should prepare for potential solicitations aligned with NDAA funding allocations for FY 2027.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Government Entities
- Armed Services Committee
- U.S. House of Representatives (House)
- U.S. Senate (Senate)

### Key Quotes
> The academies need updated facilities and stable resources to prepare future officers and military leaders.
> — August Pfluger, Representative

### Sources
- [Press Release: August Pfluger and John Hickenlooper Urge NDAA Investment in Service Academies | Quiver Quantitative](https://www.quiverquant.com/news/Press+Release%3A+August+Pfluger+and+John+Hickenlooper+Urge+NDAA+Investment+in+Service+Academies) - quiverquant.com