GPS Cattle Tracking Collars
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting GPS Cattle Tracking Collars via Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 1232SA26Q0307. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks to procure collars, software subscriptions, batteries, and chargers. Quotes are due by March 20, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 50 GPS cattle collars, 50 software subscriptions, 5 batteries, and 8 chargers. The collars must meet specific technical requirements including LoRa-WAN and/or cellular data connection, Bluetooth, real-time tracking, adjustable design for calves to large cows, rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries with solar panels, 12-month renewable subscriptions, virtual fence capabilities, and access to raw data. They must perform in temperatures from -4 to +140°F and have an audio warning level less than 90 dB at 3-4 feet.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ 1232SA26Q0307)
- Anticipated Award Type: Firm-fixed-price requirements contract
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 334220, Small Business Standard 1250)
- Quotes Due: March 20, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Questions Due: March 13, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Published: March 6, 2026
- Delivery: F.O.B. destination within 90 days of award (early deliveries accepted)
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Evaluation factors include:
- Price: Offerors must submit pricing for all items.
- Technical Acceptability: Products must meet or exceed salient characteristics, be clearly identified by brand/make/model, include descriptive literature, and be available for delivery within the specified timeframe.
- Past Performance: Will be evaluated as Acceptable or Neutral.
Additional Notes
Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days. Applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria are detailed in "Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions." Technical specifications are in "Attachment 2 - Specifications." The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.225-3 Buy American–Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act.