CDP Contract (WIC Banking- OCFO)

The District of Columbia Department of Health is forecasting a contract to manage electronic benefits transfer services for the WIC program, specifically focusing on the processing fees associated with WIC purchases at authorized retailers. This initiative involves the establishment and maintenance of a robust data warehousing system to support accurate, secure, and efficient transaction handling, ensuring that benefits are properly tracked, recorded, and disbursed in compliance with program requirements. The system will need to integrate seamlessly with retail point-of-sale environments and accommodate high volumes of daily transactions while maintaining data integrity and regulatory compliance. The contract will require the vendor to provide ongoing technical support, system enhancements, and data analytics capabilities to improve the operational efficiency of WIC benefit distribution. Emphasis will be placed on system reliability, real-time reporting, fraud detection, and seamless interoperability with existing state and federal health and nutrition programs. Though the solicitation is still in forecast status and specific details such as set-aside type, NAICS code, and point of contact have not been defined, the effort is intended to modernize and streamline the backend infrastructure supporting WIC transactions across the District, ultimately enhancing access and service delivery for participating families.