[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 9, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6327-6328]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-3112]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Chicago Operations Office; Notice of Solicitation Entitled
``Energy Efficiency and Waste Reduction for Plant/Crop Based Resources
Technology in The Agriculture Industry,'' Financial Assistance
Solicitation No. DE-SC02-99CH10965
AGENCY: DOE, Chicago Operations Office.
ACTION: Notice of availability of a financial assistance solicitation
for cooperative agreement proposals.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Industrial
Technologies (OIT) announces its interest in receiving applications for
research and development to help meet the directional targets laid out
in the strategic vision, ``Plant/Crop-based Renewable Resources 2020.''
Applications are sought that would reduce energy consumption and waste
in agricultural and related industries, and enhance U.S. economic
competitiveness with the ultimate goal of commercialization. This
solicitation is limited to research and development projects which have
a high priority ranking and address specific barriers in the Processing
and Utilization categories set forth in Technology Roadmap and Research
Priorities document. Both this roadmap and the vision can be found on
the internet at http://www.oit.doe.gov/agriculture. Teaming among two
or more organizations and 50% cost-sharing of proposed project costs
are required in order for an application to be considered for award. A
solicitation overview conference will be held on February 25, 1999 in
Chicago, IL at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare. Specific details regarding
this conference will be provided in the solicitation. As a result of
this solicitation, DOE anticipates awarding approximately three (3) to
six (6) cooperative agreements with total DOE estimated funding for
each award ranging between $200,000.00 and $600,000.00 per year over a
two (2) to three (3) year period, depending upon the availability of
funds. Awards are anticipated on or about August 1, 1999.
DATES: The complete solicitation document will be available on the
Internet on or about February 1, 1999 by accessing the DOE Chicago
Internet Home Page at http://www.ch.doe.gov/business/ACQ.htm under the
heading ``Current Solicitations'' Solicitation No. DE-SC02-99CH10965.
Pre-applications are due no later than 3:00 p.m. local time, on March
12, 1999. Applications are due no later than 3:00 p.m. local time, on
April 23, 1999. Any amendments to the solicitation will also be posted
on the Internet. Please note that users are not alerted when the
solicitation is issued or when amendments are posted. Prospective
offerors are therefore advised to check the above Internet address on a
daily basis.
addresses: Completed pre-applications and applications referencing
Solicitation No. DE-SC02-99CH10965 must be submitted to the U.S.
Department of Energy, Chicago Operations Office, Attn: Roberta D.
Schroeder, Bldg. 201, Rm. No. 3E-15, 9800 South Cass Avenue, Argonne,
IL 60439-4899.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carla V. Harper, Acquisition and
Assistance Group, Chicago Operations Office, 9800 South Cass Avenue,
Argonne, Illinois 60439, Telephone No. (630) 252-2842 Fax No. (630)
252-5045, or by e-mail at carla harper@ch.doe.gov
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Issued in Chicago, Illinois on January 25, 1999.
John D. Greenwood,
Group Manager, Acquisition and Assistance Group.
[FR Doc. 99-3112 Filed 2-8-99; 8:45 am]
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