Notice of SP outreach, implementation, and operation of the Summer EBT (S-EBT) program

The State of Oregon, specifically the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) acting on behalf of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), has issued a Special Procurement (REQ-DASOBO-00061059) for the outreach, implementation, and operation of the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT) Program. This procurement is specifically focused on Marion County and the City of Salem, targeting the provision of food assistance to eligible households during summer months when children lack access to free or reduced-price school meals. The program will operate for one year with potential renewal, funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). The procurement is unique in that it is not a traditional bidding opportunity, but rather a notice of a special procurement approval with a protest window of seven calendar days from the first public notice date. Potential protesters must submit a detailed statement including legal and factual grounds, description of harm, and requested relief. The notice was posted on March 1, 2024, with a protest deadline of March 7, 2024.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or explicit restrictions on responding organizations. While the document does not detail specific vendor qualifications or provide a comprehensive breakdown of award values, it indicates the program will be funded through federal nutrition assistance channels. The S-EBT program will provide benefits to eligible households, though the exact benefit amounts and specific participant eligibility criteria are not comprehensively outlined in the provided documents. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are explicitly mentioned in the notice. The program's geographical scope is limited to Marion County and the City of Salem, suggesting a localized implementation of the summer food assistance initiative. The funding source (USDA/FNS) implies that the program has federal oversight and likely follows federal guidelines for implementation and fund distribution.