MCOECN-Direct Certification Nutrition

The Ohio Agency Administered IDV CTR010973, managed by the Department of Education and Workforce, provides specialized educational services focused on data collection, technology infrastructure, and support systems for critical educational initiatives. The contract primarily enables procurement of web-based applications, data management services, and technical support for programs including Child Nutrition Direct Certification, Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer, and Literacy Training Reporting. These services are designed to support educational data exchange, student benefit eligibility verification, and technology-driven educational support mechanisms.

The master contract is awarded to the Management Council of the Ohio Education Computer Network (MCOECN), a not-for-profit Council of Governments, with a performance period from June 13, 2025, to June 12, 2027. The contract covers the entire state of Ohio and is structured as an agency-administered agreement with a total potential value approaching $1.3 million across fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Key technical services include 24/7 system access, automated matching algorithms, infrastructure hosting, and ongoing application development and maintenance, with services primarily delivered through Java-based technologies and virtualized infrastructure.