Supply of Brand-Name Laboratory Automation Equipment

This contract involves the supply of a fully automated, high-throughput DNA analysis system, specifically the QIAxcel Connect System (Model SYS-DFUL-1, Part #9003111), to a federal molecular biology laboratory. The purpose of the system is to replace manual gel electrophoresis processes, significantly enhancing the efficiency and automation of DNA analysis in the lab. The contract is classified as a subcontract and falls under the NAICS code 423490, which relates to laboratory and scientific equipment distribution. The contract is issued by the Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS-Ws), with the place of performance located in Beltsville, Maryland (ZIP code 20705). The solicitation was posted on June 9, 2026, with a response deadline of June 19, 2026, at 9:00 PM. This procurement aims to modernize the laboratory's analytical capabilities by deploying a brand-name laboratory automation system, which is expected to facilitate advanced molecular biology workflows.