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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Agriculture was posted on September 23, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) Tags for Catfish

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12SAD226Q0008Federal

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Solicitation 12SAD226Q0008 is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued by the USDA Department of Agriculture for the procurement of 50,000 Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags for the Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit. The tags are used for individual identification of catfish to track growth and production traits. Each tag must be approximately 12 mm in length and 2 mm to 2.2 mm in diameter, containing a hexadecimal code compatible with Biomark PIT tag readers. While originally specified as Biomark brand, Amendment 0001 expanded the requirement to Biomark or Equal, allowing for alternate or substitute products that maintain technical compatibility. This is an unrestricted, firm-fixed-price acquisition under NAICS code 334419. Award will be based on the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, requiring the contractor to provide new items from an Original Equipment Manufacturer or an approved source. The period of performance is set from September 28, 2026, to October 27, 2026, with delivery expected within 30 to 60 days after receipt of the order. Items are to be shipped FOB Origin to the research unit in Stoneville, Mississippi. Quotations must be submitted via email to the primary point of contact by September 24, 2026, and prices must remain firm for 120 calendar days.

General Info

USDA seeks 50,000 PIT tags for catfish research via lowest price technically acceptable.

Contract Value

$37,018.5

NAICS

334419 - Other Electronic Component Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Stoneville, MS, 38776, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Documents

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12SAD226Q0008 Amendment 0001

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12SAD226Q0008 - Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) Tags

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USDA SOW - PIT Tags for Catfish Identification

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Usda/rd/strategic Acquisition Division 2
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWashington, DC, 20250, USA
Office AddressWashington, DC, 20250, USA
Contacts
Marisol Olivera

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Amendment 0001 to:


1. Change the Manufacturer Biomark Brand Name to Biomark or Equal - must be compatible to read the Biomark PIT Tag readers.
2. Quotations offering alternate, substitute, or equal products will be considered and will be deemed technically acceptable.
3. All other terms and conditions of the Solicitation shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.



This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 


Solicitation number 12SAD226Q0008 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 50,000 Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) Tags, 12 mm in length and approximately 2 mm in diameter, must contain a hexadecimal code that is read by Biomark PIT tag readers.


This acquisition  is not set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334419 Other Electronic Component Manufacturing.  The small business size standard is 750  This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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