Qualified manufactures of Approved LF RFID 840 USDA Tags Approved for Cattle

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services Division is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice (Solicitation 12639526R0001) to identify qualified manufacturers of USDA‑approved low‑frequency (LF 840 kHz) plastic, tamper‑evident, button‑type ear tags and applicators for cattle and bison. Vendors must already be an approved manufacturer of the official LF 840 device or have submitted an acceptable device application for approval before award. Interested firms are to email Jason L. Wilking (Jason.L.Wilking@usda.gov) by 03 Jan 2026 09:00 EST, confirming: (1) that they produce the approved tags, (2) business size (NAICS 334419, size standard ≤ 600 employees), (3) country of manufacture, and (4) excess monthly/annual production capacity to support the national cattle traceability program. The anticipated contract will be one or more firm‑fixed‑price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) commercial supply agreements, including all tags, applicators, shipping, and related equipment, with a five‑year performance period. The solicitation package and any amendments will be posted on SAM.gov. Reference the APHIS device standards (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/animal-id-device-standards.pdf) for detailed approval criteria.

Notice ID

db5cab7adc964f46829c599e68ebc6e0

Solicitation Number

SSnotice12639526R0001

NAICS Code

334419

Classification Code

5999