[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 122 (Wednesday, June 25, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34237-34238]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-16645]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Chicago Operations Office; Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and
Technology; Notice of Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement/
Applications
AGENCY: DOE.
ACTION: Notice of solicitation.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the DOE
Financial Assistance Rules, intends to issue Solicitation No. DE-SC02-
98NE21596, for Administrative and Management Services for the Nuclear
Engineering /Health Physics Fellowship & Scholarship Program on or
about July 18, 1997.
DATES AND ADDRESSES: Applications submitted in response to this notice
should be received by August 28, 1997. To obtain a complete
solicitation package, please contact Nadine S. Kijak, Chairperson, U.S.
Department of Energy, Chicago Operations Office, Acquisition and
Assistance Group, 9800 S. Cass Avenue, Argonne, IL 60439 Telephone 630/
252-2508.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nadine S. Kijak at 630/252-2508 or by
fax at 630/252-2522.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Program Title: Nuclear Engineering/Health Physics Fellowship &
Scholarship Program.
Solicitation Number: DE-SC02-98NE21596.
Citation of Authority: Pub. L. 95-91.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Nuclear Energy,
Science and Technology, supports graduate fellows and undergraduate
scholars as a means of encouraging students to pursue careers in
nuclear-related fields. The DOE provides such support to ensure that an
adequate supply of highly qualified, well-trained scientific and
technical professionals are available to meet current and future
research and development needs.
The DOE will solicit applications from nonprofit and not-for-profit
organizations with university associations that are experienced in
academic interactions and relationships. The applying organizations
should have some knowledge and familiarity with the Department's
nuclear engineering research and development interests and the
historical relationship with the universities involved in nuclear
science and engineering education. The successful applicant will be
expected to: (1) Provide information and application material to all
qualified individuals; (2) receive, review and evaluate candidate
applications; (3) arrange for practicum work and study opportunities at
selected laboratory facilities; (4) provide approved payments to
students and universities; (5) hold periodic reviews of fellows'
progress with advisors and university coordinators; (6) prepare and
review program budgets; (7) prepare annual reports; and (8) provide
program and manpower information to the public, to appropriate
congressional offices and other interested parties.
We anticipate that the proposed financial assistance award will be
a five-year effort. The estimated cost for the five year period is
anticipated to be $4,000,000. One agreement will be awarded with five
(5) one-year budget periods estimated to start on or about October 15,
1997. The successful recipient will advertise, evaluate and award DOE
fellowships under the Nuclear Engineering/Health Physics Fellowship &
Scholarship Program.
Complete solicitation packages will be available from DOE, Chicago
Operations Office as mentioned above. The complete solicitation package
with information on application preparation, evaluation procedures and
criteria, the
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extent of Government participation in the Cooperative Agreement to be
awarded, and other required data will be available upon request during
the time the Solicitation is open. All eligible sources may submit an
application which will be considered. Applications must be submitted to
the DOE-Chicago Operations Office no later than August 28, 1997.
Issued in Chicago, Illinois on June 13, 1997.
J. D. Greenwood,
Acquisition and Assistance Group Manager.
[FR Doc. 97-16645 Filed 6-24-97; 8:45 am]
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