# South Carolina Sfaa Sfaa #5400030283

South Carolina DNR Solicits PIT Tags, Implanters, and Needles for Fish Tracking (5-Year Contract)

**Posted:** September 29, 2026
**Respond By:** October 20, 2026
**Identifier:** 5400030283
**NAICS:** 423490

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is seeking bids for a 5-year term contract to supply PIT tags, implanters, and needles for tracking diadromous fishes.
- Government Buyer:
  - South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR)
  - Procurement Services Office
  - Contact: Andy Bowman, CPPB
- Products Requested:
  - Small PIT tags (APT12), 7,500 units
  - Large PIT tags (HPT23), 5,000 units
  - Small needles (N125, 12-gauge), 75 units
  - Large needles (N206, 6-gauge), 25 units
  - PIT Tag Implanters (MK10, syringe style), 20 units
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs are named; brand name compliance is required for all items
- Notable Requirements:
  - Brand name compliance is mandatory for all products
  - Sample approval is required prior to award
  - All items must be compatible as specified (e.g., needles and tags with implanters)
  - Delivery to Columbia, SC
- Estimated contract duration is 5 years (1-year base plus four annual renewals)

### Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of Passive Integrative Transponder (PIT) tags, needles, and PIT Tag implanters. The purchasing agency is the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. The delivery point for the items is Columbia, South Carolina. Offers must be submitted in a sealed package by the deadline of October 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

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