Notice of Intent to Sole Source RFID Tag Panel Readers
ID: 1143503SSType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

PSC

DAIRY, POULTRY, AND LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT (3730)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5c2b7aefc5fe489bafd28ed32c9c6bec/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 22, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) intends to award a noncompetitive contract to AllFlex USA LLC for the procurement and installation of RFID tag reader systems at the U.S./Mexico Southern Border Port. The objective is to enhance the Animal Disease Traceability Program by installing four RFID systems at San Jerónimo, Chihuahua, Mexico, and eight systems at Santa Teresa, New Mexico, to improve data collection efficiency for cattle inspections. This initiative is crucial for maintaining data integrity within the Veterinary Services Process Streamlining (VSPS) system, ensuring effective monitoring of cattle entering the U.S. Interested parties may submit responses to the notice by January 22nd at 3 PM PT, with inquiries directed to Samantha Johnson at samantha.johnson3@usda.gov or by phone at 612-322-4956.

Point(s) of Contact
Samantha Johnson
(612) 322-4956
samantha.johnson3@usda.gov
Files
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FAR 13 Single Source or Brand Name Justification Less Than SAT.pdf
Jan 11, 2025, 1:04 AM UTC
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to establish a limited-source contract with Allflex USA LLC to enhance disease traceability for Mexican cattle entering the U.S., in response to an upcoming ADT rule update in November 2024. The project involves installing and maintaining RFID reader systems at two border locations: San Jeronimo, Chihuahua, Mexico, and Santa Teresa, NM. The rationale for selecting Allflex as the sole contractor is based on their previous successful installations, familiarity with existing equipment, and established relationships with local stakeholders, including the Chihuahua Cattlemen's Association. Utilizing Allflex's infrastructure is essential for maintaining data integrity within the VSPS (Veterinary Services Process Streamlining) system, as disruptions could jeopardize animal disease traceability efforts. Internet market research revealed no alternative vendors with the specialized capabilities required for this project. The anticipated cost for the contract remains below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The contracting officer and a veterinary medical officer endorse the situation, affirming that only Allflex can effectively meet the project needs while ensuring adherence to federal acquisition standards.
Statement of Work.pdf
Jan 11, 2025, 1:04 AM UTC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seeks to enhance its Animal Disease Traceability Program by implementing a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag reader system at the Santa Teresa/San Jerónimo Southern Border Port. The project aims to improve the efficiency of data collection for cattle inspections at this border crossing. The RFP includes providing four RFID systems at San Jerónimo and eight at Santa Teresa, along with necessary hardware, software, installation, and maintenance services for one year. Contractors must ensure the systems can read low-frequency RFID tags, generate compatible data outputs, and provide technical support throughout the contract. Deliverables are expected within 90 days of contract award, and contractors must have appropriate cross-border approvals. All data shared must comply with confidentiality regulations and cannot be released unauthorized. The project underlines the USDA’s commitment to improving animal health tracing capabilities at the border, ensuring effective monitoring of cattle entering the U.S.
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