Tru-Test XRS2 EID Stick Readers

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of 40 Tru-Test XRS2 EID Stick Readers, with an additional requirement of 30 units to be delivered by September 1, 2022. The specific product requested is the Tru-Test XRS2 EID Stick Reader, part number 829956, which will be used by the ODA's Animal Health Program Area. Quotes must be submitted by February 25, 2022, through the OregonBuys online portal or via email to the specified contact. The ODA will evaluate quotes based on their sole discretion of product equivalence, with a requirement that all equipment be brand new, factory-sealed, and in original packaging. Vendors must provide pricing on a per-unit basis and maintain quote validity for 90 days. The procurement is open to all vendors, with the ODA reserving the right to determine product equivalency and make final purchasing decisions.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrict participation to specific types of organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The total estimated procurement volume is 70 units, with pricing to be determined through the competitive quote process. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, vendors are invited to provide unit pricing and potential volume discounts. The procurement covers Marion County and is state-wide in scope, representing a potential significant opportunity for vendors of electronic identification equipment for agricultural applications. The ODA has not guaranteed a minimum purchase quantity, noting that the listed quantities represent their best estimated needs at the time of the RFQ.