# SAM #A27-0598 Induction heater and compatible recirculating water chiller **Buyer:** Ames Laboratory **Posted:** November 09, 2026 **Respond By:** December 02, 2026 **Identifier:** A27-0598 **NAICS:** 334516, 423720, 333415, 333414 Ames National Laboratory is seeking an induction-heating system and compatible recirculating water chiller for its Iowa facility. - **Government buyer:** Ames National Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy; operated by Iowa State University. Procurement Office. - **OEMs and vendors:** No equipment manufacturer, OEM, or vendor is named in the solicitation or specifications. - **Products requested:** One induction heater and one compatible recirculating water chiller; quantities and part numbers are not specified. - **Induction heater:** Three-phase 208–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz; maximum input current 52 A and input power 15 kW; output frequency 30–80 kHz; heating current 5–50 A; selectable automatic or manual timer; inverter dimensions no larger than 43 × 26 × 37 cm; NRTL certified. - **Water chiller:** 5 kW cooling capacity; temperature range 5–30°C with 0.3°C accuracy; 58 L/min water flow and 28 m (40 psi) head pressure; 15 L stainless-steel tank and stainless-steel heat exchanger; compatible heater connection and specified polyurethane tubing; NRTL certified. Preferred power is 120 V single-phase AC, with 208–240 V single-phase AC also acceptable. - **Notable requirement:** Equipment must meet Appendix C specifications and be deliverable within five months. ### Description

Ames National Laboratory (also referred to as the “Laboratory”), operated by Iowa State University (ISU) under Prime Contract DE-AC02-07CH11358, as amended, with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is seeking to acquire an Induction heater with a water chiller option. Specifications for this system are listed in Appendix C.

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