USDA Tamperproof Livestock Tags for 4-H Animals

Iowa State University of Science and Technology is requesting USDA-compliant tamperproof EID tags with engraved animal identifiers and "Iowa 4-H" markings for beef, swine, sheep, and meat goats, delivered to specified Iowa county locations by October 21, 2026.

Iowa State University


General
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RFQ-1001525
Oct 21, 2026 09:00 PM
Oct 07, 2026 02:53 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
lschau@iastate.edu
+15152948853
2221 Wanda Daley Drive, Ames, IA, USA
Description

Iowa State University of Science and Technology is soliciting qualified contractors to provide USDA-compliant tamperproof EID tags for beef, swine, sheep, and meat goats. Tags must include a full 15-digit EID number beginning with 840, an engraved individual five-digit animal identifier—preferably matching the final five digits of the EID—and an engraved line reading "Iowa 4-H." The solicitation requires matched EID and visual tags. The supplier must ship the specified quantities directly to the county locations listed in the Ear Tags - EID spreadsheet, with delivery as close as possible to the stated deadline. Bid responses and questions must be submitted through ISUBid; the solicitation identifies the response deadline as October 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time.

Classification Codes
NAICS339993Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing
PSC3730Dairy, Poultry, and Livestock Equipment
Smart Codes
livestock identification tagsanimal ear tagscustom engraved tags
Specifications
Supply Only
Timeline
Oct 07, 2026 02:53 PM-Issue Date
Oct 14, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Deadline
Oct 21, 2026 09:00 PM-Response Deadline
Requirements
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
ISU General Terms & Conditions.pdfOct 07, 2026 06:00 PM
Ear Tags - EID.xlsxOct 07, 2026 06:00 PM
ISU Instructions.pdfOct 07, 2026 06:00 PM
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Bid InvitationOct 07, 2026 06:00 PM
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