University of Idaho Halter Livestock Tracking Collars Bid Waiver BWLN-2027-305
- Due
- Aug 26, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
- Primary contact
- Robert Akhnoukh
The 30-second brief
The University of Idaho, through its Contracts and Purchasing Services, has issued a Bid Waiver Legal Notice (BWLN-2027-305) for the procurement of Halter Livestock tracking collars. The procurement includes a deployment fee for a new herd set-up and a Halter Beef Base Package consisting of 300 satellite collars for beef cattle. This is a sole-source determination based on specific compatibility, regulatory, or programmatic needs. Other vendors may challenge this waiver by submitting a concise justification demonstrating how their product meets or exceeds requirements. Challenges must be submitted to Robert Akhnoukh at [email protected] or through the procurement portal by the closing deadline of August 26, 2026.
Challenge justification questionnaire
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Summary
The University of Idaho, through its Contracts and Purchasing Services, has issued a Bid Waiver Legal Notice (BWLN-2027-305) for the procurement of Halter Livestock tracking collars.
The procurement includes a deployment fee for a new herd set-up and a Halter Beef Base Package consisting of 300 satellite collars for beef cattle. This is a sole-source determination based on specific compatibility, regulatory, or programmatic needs. Other vendors may challenge this waiver by submitting a concise justification demonstrating how their product meets or exceeds requirements. Challenges must be submitted to Robert Akhnoukh at [email protected] or through the procurement portal by the closing deadline of August 26, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Challenge justification questionnaire
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
solutions-selectsite-documents.s3.amazonaws.com/Sourcingevent/1433381-event.p...
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Reported agency
- University of Idaho
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from University Of Idaho?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 26, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Robert Akhnoukh.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including University Of Idaho in ID, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Robert Akhnoukh. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Challenge justification questionnaire. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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