Qualified manufactures of Approved LF RFID 840 USDA Tags Approved for Cattle SSnotice12639526R0001
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AI-generated · Dec 04, 2025Manufacturers must be current USDA-approved producers of plastic, tamper-evident, low-frequency LF RFID 840 cattle ear tags (button-type) and corresponding applicators used for official cattle identification nationwide. Tags must be USDA program-approved devices or have an acceptable device application already on file prior to award. The contractor will provide all required supplies, shipping, and equipment, including applicators, to support the cattle identification program.
One or more Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contracts for the commercial supply of these ear tags are anticipated, with a five-year performance period. A complete solicitation package will be provided on the designated procurement site, and interested vendors should express interest by confirming they manufacture approved plastic tamper-evident LF RFID 840 USDA Official ID cattle ear tags and applicators, along with details such as country of manufacture and any excess monthly/annual production capacity to support the program.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services Division (VS), is seeking manufacturers to provide plastic tamper evident low frequency radio frequency identification (LF RFID) 840 USDA Official ID button-type cattle approved ear tags. These tags are utilized nationwide for the official identification of cattle. Venders must be a current manufacturer of a USDA approved official low frequency 840 devices approved for cattle prior to the solicitation closing date. The following is a link to the Device standards and approval process: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/animal-id-device-standards.pdf The Contractor(s) shall furnish all the needed supplies, shipping, and equipment, to provide the ear tags including applicators. The award of one or more Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) commercial supply contract(s) are anticipated for these RFID ear tags. The anticipated period of performance for this contract is five years from the date of award. Interested manufacturers must be a qualified manufacturer of USDA approved low frequency 840 tags and applicators. The offered tags must be approved program devices, or the offeror must have submitted an acceptable devise application for approval prior to award. The Government intends to provide the full package for solicitation number 12639526Q0001 and all amendments via this web site. Interested vendors should express their interest by emailing the Jason.L.Wilking@usda.gov. The email will include confirmation, their firm manufactures approved plastic tamper evident low frequency radio frequency identification (LF RFID) 840 USDA Official ID button-type, cattle/bison approved ear tags, business size (size standard for NAICs code 334419 is 600 employees), country of manufacture, and excess monthly/annual production that may be utilized to manufacture devises to support the Cattle traceability program
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