RFQ 1126039 - Big Game Tags

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 1126039 seeking a vendor to produce 2026 Big Game Tags, specifically requesting Premier Flat Metal Seals for trophy documentation. The procurement requires 43,450 tags across 12 different species, with quantities ranging from 150 bison tags to 12,000 brown and black bear tags. The tags must be 8 3/4" long, water and heat-proof, and display the year 2026, species name, and unique tag number with specific formatting requirements. Quotes are due by August 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM AKST, with a required delivery date no later than December 1, 2025. Vendors must submit a completed quote sheet listing prices for each tag type, with shipping destination in Juneau, Alaska. Procurement Officer Hollie Roselle can be contacted at hollie.roselle@alaska.gov or 907-465-8731, with electronic submission via email to dfg.contracting@alaska.gov preferred.

The solicitation includes multiple preference opportunities for Alaska-based businesses, offering significant advantages to local vendors: Alaska Bidder Preference (5%), Alaska Military Skills Program Preference (2%), Alaska Veteran Preference (5%), Employment Program Preference (15%), and Alaskans with Disabilities Preference (10%). Vendors must possess a current Alaska business license and comply with state procurement code requirements. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive tag order suggests a substantial procurement value. The RFQ emphasizes local economic participation and provides structured opportunities for diverse Alaska-based businesses to compete. Electronic submission is encouraged, and vendors must carefully adhere to the specific tag design and formatting specifications outlined in the solicitation document.