Mercarto

The District of Columbia Department of Health is forecasting the development of a WIC Online Shopping platform designed to enable WIC families in the district to conveniently order and receive approved WIC foods through digital means. The initiative aims to modernize the WIC program by creating a user-friendly online system that supports the delivery of essential groceries directly to participants, improving access and reducing barriers to nutrition services. The project will involve building a secure, scalable digital platform tailored to the specific requirements of the WIC program, including eligibility verification, approved item catalogs, and integration with food distribution logistics. This effort is being spearheaded by the Health Department under the vendor name Mercarto, with no set-aside provisions or NAICS code specified at this forecasting stage. The contract is currently in the pre-solicitation phase, and no formal solicitation number, point of contact, or place of performance details are provided, indicating that further documentation and procurement planning are pending. The platform is intended to enhance the efficiency of WIC services in the district and align with broader goals of increasing food security and equitable access to nutritious options for low-income families. Public and vendor interest is expected to follow as details are finalized and the formal procurement process is launched.