# North Carolina eVP #30-270100-DPH

North Carolina DHHS procurement of rabies tags, accessories, and statewide delivery

**Posted:** September 28, 2026
**Respond By:** October 12, 2026
**Identifier:** 30-270100-DPH
**NAICS:** 424990

North Carolina DHHS is seeking annual supplies of custom rabies tags and accessories, with statewide distribution to veterinary locations.
- **Government buyer:** North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Veterinary Public Health Program; procurement support is through the Office of Procurement, Contracts and Grants. Amanda Kerstetter is named as the buyer contact.
- **OEM/reference manufacturer:** **National Band & Tag** is cited as the reference manufacturer. Equivalent products from other manufacturers may be offered if they meet or exceed the specifications.
- **Annual product quantities:** 300,000 three-year orange aluminum rabies tags and 350,000 one-year silver aluminum rabies tags, plus 120 bags of S-hooks, 50 bags of split rivets, and 300 bags of split rings.
- **Tag specifications:** Tags are tempered aluminum, 0.050 inch thick, oblong, and 5/8 inch by 1 inch, with attaching holes at both ends. The three-year tag has an orange finish; the one-year tag has a plain bright silver finish. Both require legible, straight-lined stamped lettering on one side and sequential serial numbering. Laser engraving and UV printing are not acceptable. Tags must be packaged 100 per straight wire and 500 per box.
- **Accessory reference items:** National Band & Tag Item 1502 or equivalent S-hooks; Item R1508NI or equivalent nickel-plated split steel rivets; and Item 1506 or equivalent 11/16-inch split rings. Bag quantities are 100 each.
- **Distribution and service:** The vendor must ship separate orders to approximately 1,521 veterinary locations statewide each contract year, with remaining initial-order inventory sent to the main Veterinary Public Health office in Durham. Delivery requires inside placement, an adult signature, and secure proof of delivery. FedEx Ground or UPS Ground are cited as acceptable examples when configured to meet these requirements; vendors must use their own carrier account. Freight, delivery, and handling must be included in fixed unit prices, with no separate freight billing. The vendor must report the serial-number ranges shipped to each location.
- **Other notable requirements:** Physical samples are required for all five proposed products. Alternatives require technical documentation and a deviation sheet if they differ from baseline specifications. Resellers must provide manufacturer authorization, and bidders must provide at least three references for their own past performance supplying the exact model offered. Sustainability and warranty standards also apply.

### Description

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is soliciting bids for the acquisition and delivery of rabies tags for the Division of Public Health's Veterinary Public Health Program. The procurement includes 3-year and 1-year rabies tags and associated accessories, with delivery to approximately 1,521 locations statewide. Tags must meet the specified materials, dimensions, and stamped-lettering requirements; physical samples are required for all five line items. The solicitation also requires all-inclusive unit pricing that covers shipping and delivery.

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