Bar coded swine backtags

The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) is seeking commercial printing services to produce specialized swine backtags for animal disease traceability through the National Veterinary Stockpile. The solicitation requires the production of bar-coded vinyl tags that are 3 inches in diameter, printed with specific formatting including a state/market prefix, permanent black ink, and a mandatory "STATE/FEDERAL -- DO NOT REMOVE" legend. Potential contractors must submit quotations that include pricing, two project references, and a first article test sample of 100 tags demonstrating durability under various environmental conditions. The solicitation requires detailed compliance with precise tag specifications, including tag packaging in pads of 50 within boxes of 1,000. The response deadline is June 11, 2025, with submissions to be delivered to USDA APHIS VS LC in Kansas City, Missouri.

This contract opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside with a comprehensive five-year performance period spanning from July 2025 to June 2030, structured across five sequential one-year ordering periods. The contract will require the annual production and delivery of 1,500 boxes of backtags, with each box containing 1,000 tags. Vendors must be capable of producing 10 MIL MAT white vinyl tags with precise printing specifications and meet the NAICS category 323111 for commercial printing services. The procurement is categorized under PSC code T011 for photo/map/print/publication printing and binding. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the multi-year nature and consistent annual volume suggest a substantial and stable contracting opportunity for qualified small business vendors in the commercial printing sector.