MSDH intends to contract with one manufacturer whose iron-fortified, milk and soy- based infant formulas will be the contract brand infant formula issued on eWIC benefits. Iron-fortified formula shall be complete; not requiring the addition of any ingredients other than water prior to being served in a liquid state. Infant formulas shall contain at least 10 milligrams of iron per liter of infant formula at standard dilution which supplies 67 kilocalories per 100 milliliters, i.e., approximately 20 kilocalories per fluid ounce of infant formula at standard dilution (except as specified in 246.10(d) when medical documentation is required or if related waivers are obtained). The formula for which the bid is submitted must be suitable for the routine issuance to the majority of generally healthy, full-term infants. MSDH will use the primary contract infant formula(s) as the first choice of issuance (by physical form), with all other infant formulas issued as an alternative. MSDH may approve for issuance some, none, or all of the winning bidder’s infant formula in compliance with 7 CFR 246.16a(c)(9)
