SoftStart Home - Soft Starter for Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps, Reduces Startup Power by 70%, Works…

The University of Virginia has awarded contract A207_PO-0475888 to Amazon Capital Services, Inc. on September 2, 2026, for the procurement of specialized heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. The contract, valued at $361.62, covers the supply of one SoftStart Home soft starter unit designed for air conditioning and heat pump systems. This device is engineered to reduce startup power consumption by 70 percent and is compatible with alternative power sources including generators, recreational vehicles, and solar power systems. The unit is rated for air conditioning capacity up to 6 tons (72,000 British thermal units) and features a 15-minute installation capability.

The equipment is to be delivered to Slobodan Veselinovic at the contracting organization located in Virginia. As a low-value purchase order, this contract represents a routine procurement transaction for specialized equipment that extends compressor lifespan while reducing electrical demand during system startup cycles. The award demonstrates the University of Virginia's acquisition of energy-efficiency enhancing components for its facilities management operations.