QIAxcel Connect System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA, APHIS, PPQ is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for a QIAxcel Connect System. This system is required to support the identification of insect specimens intercepted as part of domestic and Agriculture Quarantine Inspection (AQI) programs. The QIAxcel Connect System will replace traditional, labor-intensive gel analysis of DNA with a fully automated, high-throughput system, aiming to reduce working time, minimize human error, and improve the quality of results. Responses are due April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply of a complete QIAxcel Connect System and associated consumables. Key components include:
- QIAxcel Connect SYS-DFUL-1 (Quantity: 1)
- QIAxcel DNA Screening Kit (2400) (Quantity: 1)
- QX Alignment Marker 15 bp/5 kb (Quantity: 1)
- QX Size Marker 100 bp - 2.5 kb (Quantity: 1)
- QX Nitrogen Cylinder (6) (Quantity: 1)
- QIAsphere Package B for QIAxcel (Quantity: 1)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: April 7, 2026
Place of Performance / Delivery
The system and consumables are to be shipped to: USDA, APHIS, PPQ Attn: Aaron Kennedy 10300 Baltimore Ave, Building 010A, Rm 219, BARC-West Beltsville, MD 20705
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only to identify interested and capable sources. It does not constitute a solicitation or a guarantee of future award. Interested parties should respond by the specified deadline.