ABB Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

The Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre requires the procurement of seven ABB Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), model AD.ACH580-VDR-032A-6+F267, each rated for 600 volts, 30 horsepower, 32 amps, with NEMA 1 enclosure and integrated E-Clipse Bypass functionality, to upgrade existing recirculation units. These units must be compatible with current infrastructure and seamlessly integrated into the Building Automation System (BAS), and are specifically designed for high-reliability HVACR applications such as fans, pumps, and air-handling units. The contract mandates factory-certified commissioning services performed by qualified technicians to validate installation, ensure proper system integration, and activate the manufacturer's extended one-year warranty, with all travel and associated costs included in the service quote. The equipment must be new, conform to the latest specifications as of the offer closing date, and be certified in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, by a Standards Council of Canada-accredited organization. The solicitation, numbered 26-58057 and issued by the National Research Council of Canada under NAICS code 334513, is exclusively open to Canadian suppliers under the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on July 24, 2026, with separate technical, financial, and certification components, and must include completed Offer Submission and Offeror Declaration Forms. Compliance with mandatory technical criteria—specific model, HVACR application design, and E-Clipse Bypass integration—is required for eligibility; failure to meet any of these results in automatic non-compliance. The contractor must adhere to environmentally preferable packaging standards, using only reusable, returnable, or recyclable materials except for excluded items like packaging tape. All goods are to be delivered under DAP Ottawa, Ontario (Incoterms® 2020) to Building M-50 at 1200 Montreal Road by August 31, 2026, with the period of performance extending one year beyond delivery. Invoices must be submitted electronically to nrc.invoice-facture.cnrc@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca, include all required financial and contract details, and will be paid within 30 days of acceptance; payment will be processed via MasterCard Acquisition Card or direct deposit. Contractors must maintain complete cost records, comply with