W27003 Notice of Intent

This Notice of Intent announces Massachusetts’ plan to award a new electronic benefits transfer (EBT) processing contract for the WIC program to Fidelity Information Services (FIS), leveraging the multi‑state Northeast Coalition of States RFP framework. The contract will replace the existing FIS/CDP arrangement that expires June 30 2027, ensuring uninterrupted EBT services for WIC participants. The anticipated contract value is roughly $500,000 per year, with service commencement slated for July 1 2027. • Primary vendor: Fidelity Information Services (incumbent EBT processor). • Scope: Provision of EBT platform services for WIC, including system integration, transaction processing, and support across Massachusetts retailers. • Funding & oversight: Massachusetts Department of Public Health, with USDA review required before award. • Timeline: Procurement planning in 2026, contract effective July 1 2027, no explicit end‑date disclosed. • No small‑business set‑aside; award is effectively a sole‑source continuation of the incumbent.