Specifications include, but are not limited to: Indiana solicits (single) sealed bids from infant formula manufacturers to supply and provide a rebate on all infant formulas it produces that the State chooses to issue, except exempt infant formulas (§246.16a(c)(1)). The State evaluates rebates for all physical forms (concentrated liquid, powder, and ready-to feed (RTF)), of a milk-based formula that meets the requirements under §246.10(e)(1)(iii)7(2)(iii), and is suitable for the routine issuance to the majority of generally healthy, full term infants (§246a(c)(4)(i)&(ii)). Therefore, the purpose of this Bid Solicitation is to select a Respondent that can satisfy the State’s need for an infant formula cost-containment system. The Indiana WIC program issues infant formula in accordance with §246.10(e) (1)-(3), (9). It is the intent of the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) to contract with an authorized infant formula manufacturer who can provide a rebate on its product line of iron - fortified milk - based and soy - based liquid concentrate, powdered, and ready - to - use (RTU) or ready - to - feed (RTF) infant formula purchased by the Indiana WIC Program through the program’s retail food delivery system. The State Agency will, if necessary to provide the full nutritional benefit, use the methodology outlined in §246.10(h) when issuing infant formula.