NC0126 invitation to bid neato WIC retail infant formula rebate agreement

The state and local contracting opportunity is for a New England and Tribal Organizations (NEATO) WIC Retail Infant Formula Rebate Agreement. NEATO, which includes the Cherokee Nation, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont, is seeking bids from infant formula manufacturers to provide a rebate on all infant formulas the participating states and tribe choose to issue, except exempt infant formulas, to WIC program participants. The bid requirements include submitting a bid using the provided Bid Sheet, meeting certification criteria, and providing documentation on the bidder's wholesale and distribution network. Bids are due by March 17, 2021 at 2:00 PM ET, and the Agreement will be effective for 36 months from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2024, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The bid will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total monthly net price for a standardized number of infant formula units.

The procurement does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The available documentation indicates that the incumbent provider may be Similac, as the data tables provide detailed information on Similac formula units issued, in addition to limited data on other formula brands. However, the specific incumbent or current contractors are not named. The award value or budget range is also not provided in the available documentation.