COTS Livestock Monitoring Device Logistics and Delivery

The contract involves the consolidated packaging, labeling, and freight delivery of all livestock monitoring devices to Clay Center, Nebraska, with delivery terms set at F.O.B. destination, meaning the vendor assumes all responsibility and costs until the goods are received at the specified location. It requires coordination across multiple vendors to ensure seamless integration of components, accurate labeling, and timely assembly for shipment. Proof of delivery is mandatory, and the vendor must provide documentation confirming receipt at the final destination. All logistical operations must comply with the required standards to ensure devices arrive undamaged and in full compliance with the delivery specifications. The solicitation, titled COTS Livestock Monitoring Device Logistics and Delivery, is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 493190, indicating it relates to other freight transportation and support services. It was posted on August 4, 2026, with a response deadline of August 13, 2026, and is managed by the USDA ARS AFM APD under the Department of Agriculture. The place of performance is clearly defined as Clay Center, NE, with zip code 68933, and the vendor must be prepared to handle all aspects of transportation, including multi-vendor synchronization, to meet the delivery obligations without disruption or delay.