Opportunity
Iowa State University Ionwave #RFQ-1001525
Iowa State University procurement of USDA-compliant 4-H livestock EID tags
Posted
October 07, 2026
Respond By
October 21, 2026
Identifier
RFQ-1001525
NAICS
424520
Iowa State University is seeking USDA-compliant electronic identification tags for 4-H livestock across Iowa. - Buyer and scope - Buyer: Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU), through Procurement Services. - The statewide order covers beef, swine, sheep, and meat goats. - Products and quantities - 10,860 beef EID tags: tamperproof HDX maxi-tags, approximately 4 × 3 inches. - 10,200 swine EID tags: tamperproof FDX tags, approximately 1.5 × 2.25 inches. - 10,420 sheep and meat goat EID tags: tamperproof FDX tags, approximately 1.25 × 1.25 inches. - No part numbers or specific product models are provided. - OEMs and vendors - The solicitation does not identify any OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors. - Key requirements and delivery - Each tag must display a full 15-digit EID number beginning with 840, an engraved individual five-digit animal identifier, and “Iowa 4H.” The five-digit identifier should preferably match the last five digits of the EID. - Tags must meet USDA and Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship traceability and exhibition requirements. - The supplier must deliver directly to designated county extension offices throughout Iowa and quote delivery costs separately. - Estimated value - Estimated range: $50,000–$160,000, including an allowance for delivery; no official value is provided.
Description
Iowa State University of Science and Technology is soliciting proposals for tamperproof USDA livestock EID tags for 4-H beef, sheep, meat goats, and swine. Tags must include a full 15-digit EID number beginning with 840, an engraved individual five-digit animal identifier, and the engraving “Iowa 4H,” and must meet USDA and Iowa animal traceability and exhibition requirements. Species-specific tag types and sizes are specified, with delivery directly to county extension offices no later than November 7, 2026. Responses must be submitted online through ISUBid by October 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT.