Itin + Hoch GMBH

Itin + Hoch GMBH is a for-profit manufacturer of goods registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), with a primary focus on advanced livestock monitoring technology. While specific details about the company's full background are not provided, the vendor specializes in developing sophisticated monitoring systems for agricultural research applications. The company is positioned as a technology provider that creates precision instrumentation for tracking animal behavior and performance, particularly in agricultural and research settings.

The federal contract awards reveal Itin + Hoch GMBH's core competency in developing advanced monitoring systems for livestock research. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has been the primary contracting agency, awarding three purchase order contracts totaling approximately $238,470.16. These contracts have specifically focused on specialized monitoring technologies, including a $101,610.00 contract for an automated, continuous, remote halter behavior monitoring system for grazing cattle, a $112,900.00 contract for a rumination and activity monitoring system, and a $23,960.16 contract for "Rumi Watch" nose band sensors. All contracts were competed in the open market with no small business set-aside designations, indicating the company's competitive positioning in providing precise technological solutions for agricultural research. The contracts have been concentrated in the Midwest and Plains areas, supporting research units in locations such as Lexington, Kentucky, and Madison, Wisconsin, with a focus on monitoring cattle grazing behavior, dairy research, and animal performance tracking.