Opportunity

SAM #1232SA26Q1285

USDA ARS Requests Altivar 660 or Equivalent Variable Frequency Drives for Ames, IA Facility

Buyer

ARS APD

Posted

August 12, 2026

Respond By

August 20, 2026

Identifier

1232SA26Q1285

NAICS

335999, 335312, 423830

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, IA is seeking to procure two variable frequency drives (VFDs) for a chilled water plant replacement project. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - National Animal Disease Center, Ames, IA - OEMs and Vendors: - Schneider Electric (Altivar 660 is the referenced OEM product) - Products/Services Requested: - Two (2) Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) - Model: Altivar 660 or equivalent - Part Number: ATV660C16T4N2ANYBBNX (or equivalent) - Key technical requirements: - 460 Vac, 3-phase motor compatibility - 250 HP operation - Type 12 enclosure - UL508A label - RAL7035 gray color - Main circuit breaker disconnect, 100k AIC rating - IEC rated bypass contactors, isolation and bypass contactors with interlocking - Remote automatic bypass operation - Dv/Dt motor filter - AFC-Off-Bypass selector switch, Hand-Off-Auto selector switch, Start/Stop push buttons, Test-Normal selector switch - Speed Potentiometer - Pilot lights (bypass, overload trip, power on, run, trip) - Auxiliary contacts - Line reactor output filter - Johnson Controls Metasys N2 communication compatibility - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Brand name or equal (Altivar 660 or equivalent) - Must be compatible with Johnson Controls Metasys N2 communication - Delivery required within 60 days after receipt of order - Firm fixed price contract, evaluated on lowest price technically acceptable basis - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination and DEI policies

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1285 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Two (2) Variable Frequency Drives (brand name or equal). This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 335999. The small business size standard is 600. 

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