Wild Horse and Burro RFID Microchips and Readers / Scanners

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Office is conducting market research for RFID microchips and readers to support its Wild Horse and Burro Program. The procurement seeks specific technology including equine microchips, portable handheld readers/scanners, and portable reader wands that can track and identify wild horses and burros in range and holding facilities. Key technical requirements include 840 series 15-digit animal identification numbers, 134.2 kHz frequency operation, ISO standard compliance, and temperature sensing capabilities. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit responses via email to mastevens@blm.gov by 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time on January 17, 2025. Companies must provide detailed company information, demonstrate their socioeconomic status, and submit a capabilities narrative proving they can meet the technical specifications outlined in the draft Statement of Work.

This pre-solicitation notice is not currently set aside for any specific business category, with the NAICS code 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) and a size standard of 750 employees. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement involves supplying microchips and readers that must be new, include manufacturer warranties, and be delivered to the BLM Wild Horse and Burro National Program Office in Reno, Nevada during standard business hours. The equipment must be water and dust resistant for field conditions, capable of storing at least 1,000 scans with time/date stamps, and able to transfer data via Bluetooth or hardwire connections. The government emphasizes that this is a market research effort and submission of information is voluntary, with no guaranteed procurement or cost responsibility. Specific product requirements include Destron-Fearing 840 Life Chip or equivalent microchips, Destron-Fearing Global Pocket Reader Plus or equivalent handheld scanners, and Allflex AWR300 or equivalent reader wands.