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Health Monitoring Tag System

Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Ames, Iowa, United StatesPosted 15 days agoDeadline: May 13th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Solicitation for supply and installation of an ear tag health monitoring system for dairy herd health management in Iowa.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must provide 24/7 monitoring of individual cows and calf health
Must provide indications on cow fertility and activity level
Must monitor cow nutrition and rumination
Must include ear temperature monitoring
Must provide both desktop and app versions of software
Must be compatible with PC Dart System
Must provide training, support, and Service Level Agreements
Must provide itemized quote including setup, integration, and maintenance
Must provide completed VPAT form
Must provide technical documentation and implementation plan

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $250,000

TIMELINE

Issue Date: April 22nd, 2026

Questions Deadline: May 1st, 2026

Response Deadline: May 13th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 1st, 2026

Issuing Agency

Iowa State University

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DESCRIPTION

This RFP seeks a vendor to provide and install an ear tag health monitoring system for a dairy operation in Iowa. The goal is to more effectively manage herd health, reproductive health, and the health monitoring of calves and youngstock.

Vendors will be responsible for delivering suitable technology solutions, installation services, and support to facilitate comprehensive monitoring throughout the herd. Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted by May 1, 2026.

Source attribution

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