PRESOL | B | TURKEY COAL GASIFICATION PROJECT

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF OCTOBER 11, 2009 FBO #2878
SOLICITATION NOTICE

B -- TURKEY COAL GASIFICATION PROJECT

Notice Date: 10/9/2009
Notice Type: Presolicitation
NAICS: 541690 — Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Contracting Office: United States Trade and Development Agency, USTDA, USTDA, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, C/O US TDA 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, Virginia, 22209-3901
ZIP Code: 22209-3901
Solicitation Number: 2009-81021A
Archive Date: 12/25/2009
Point of Contact: John Kusnierek, Phone: (703) 875-4357
E-Mail Address: jkusnierek@ustda.gov
(jkusnierek@ustda.gov)
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description:  POC: John Kusnierek, USTDA, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901, Tel: (703) 875-4357, Fax: (703) 875-4009. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT CONTRACTS OFFICE; PROPOSAL SUBMISSION PLACE:  PROPOSAL EVALUATION COMMITTEE, TURKISH COAL ENTERPRISES, HIPODROM STREET NO. 12, 06330 YENIMAHALLE ANKARA, TURKEY; TEL.: +90 312 384 1683; FAX: +90 312 384 6234. TURKEY COAL GASIFICATION PROJECT. The Grantee invites submission of qualifications and proposal data (collectively referred to as the "Proposal") from interested U.S. firms that are qualified on the basis of experience and capability to develop a feasibility study to evaluate the technical aspects and economics of a conceptual design for a coal (lignite) gasification project, the implementation of which would enable the production of lignite-derived substitute natural gas (SNG) for use in Turkey’s natural gas transmission system. In October 2008, USTDA approved funding for the Turkey: Energy Diversification and Efficiency Assessment Mission (Activity No. 2008-81002A), to review Turkey’s overall energy balance, evaluate a range of options to meet domestic electricity needs, recommend a strategy to diversify the types and sources of fuels used in energy production, recommend methods to improve overall energy efficiency, and identify policy reforms that would encourage more private sector investment in the Turkish energy sector. An additional objective of the Assessment Mission was to recommend further relevant USTDA activities, of which the study for which proposals are now solicited is one. Substantial reserves of lignite exist throughout Turkey. Because of its generally low calorific value, most of this lignite is used in electric power plants. However, the possibility of gasifying these lignite resources to produce pipeline-quality gas has a significant potential to increase Turkey’s energy self-sufficiency and reduce its vulnerability to natural gas import shocks. Sample tests have indicated that gasification of Turkish lignite is possible. The study will help determine the technical and economic feasibility of proceeding with lignite gasification on a commercial scale. The Project’s eventual location will depend on site, fuel, and climate information, though the Grantee has mentioned the Afsin-Elbistan site in central Turkey as a potential plant location. The Grantee produces about half of the lignite mined in Turkey and ranks as the third largest lignite producer in Europe. The other half is produced by Elektrik Uretim A.Ş. (EŰAŞ), a state-owned electricity generating company, which burns lignite in some of its plants. The Grantee was established in 1987 and has mined only lignite since 1993. As of March 2008, it had $1 billion in revenue with approximately 12,000 employees. It operates eight large mining operations, both open pit and underground, and remains government-owned due to the policy that primary energy sources should be in public hands. The objective of the study is to assess the technical, economic and financial feasibility of a lignite gasification facility to produce pipeline-quality SNG for introduction into Turkey’s natural gas transmission system. The study includes technical, financial, economic and environmental analyses. The U.S. firm selected will be paid in U.S. dollars from a $ 437,020 grant to the Grantee from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). A detailed Request for Proposals (RFP), which includes requirements for the Proposal, the Terms of Reference, and a background definitional mission/desk study report are available from USTDA, at 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901. To request the RFP in PDF format, please go to: https://www.ustda.gov/USTDA/FedBizOpps/RFP/rfpform.asp. Requests for a mailed hardcopy version of the RFP may also be faxed to the IRC, USTDA at 703-875-4009. In the fax, please include your firm’s name, contact person, address, and telephone number. Some firms have found that RFP materials sent by U.S. mail do not reach them in time for preparation of an adequate response. Firms that want USTDA to use an overnight delivery service should include the name of the delivery service and your firm's account number in the request for the RFP. Firms that want to send a courier to USTDA to retrieve the RFP should allow one hour after faxing the request to USTDA before scheduling a pick-up. Please note that no telephone requests for the RFP will be honored. Please check your internal fax verification receipt. Because of the large number of RFP requests, USTDA cannot respond to requests for fax verification. Requests for RFPs received before 4:00 PM will be mailed the same day. Requests received after 4:00 PM will be mailed the following day. Please check with your courier and/or mail room before calling USTDA. Only U.S. firms and individuals may bid on this USTDA financed activity. Interested firms, their subcontractors and employees of all participants must qualify under USTDA's nationality requirements as of the due date for submission of qualifications and proposals and, if selected to carry out the USTDA-financed activity, must continue to meet such requirements throughout the duration of the USTDA-financed activity. All goods and services to be provided by the selected firm shall have their nationality, source and origin in the U.S. or host country. The U.S. firm may use subcontractors from the host country for up to 20 percent of the USTDA grant amount. Details of USTDA's nationality requirements and mandatory contract clauses are also included in the RFP. Interested U.S. firms should submit their Proposal in English directly to the Grantee by 4:00 PM LOCAL TIME on DECEMBER 10, 2009 at the above address. Evaluation criteria for the Proposal are included in the RFP. Price will not be a factor in contractor selection, and therefore, cost proposals should NOT be submitted. The Grantee reserves the right to reject any and/or all Proposals. The Grantee also reserves the right to contract with the selected firm for subsequent work related to the project. The Grantee is not bound to pay for any costs associated with the preparation and submission of Proposals.
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