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A -- FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SOLICITATION FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WASTE REDUCTION FOR PLANT/CROP BASED RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY IN THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY SOL DE-SC02-99CH10965 DUE 042399 POC Carla V. Harper, Procurement Member, 630/252-2842 WEB: The Acquisition and Assistance Group, click on "Current, www.ch.doe.gov/business/ACQ.htm. E-MAIL: E-mail address for Carla V. Harper, Procurement Member, carla.harper@ch.doe.gov. 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 a 50% cost-sharing of proposed project costs is required in order 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 may award approximately three (3) to six (6) cooperative agreements with total DOE estimated funding per project ranging between $200,000.00 and $600,000.00 each year over a two (2) to three (3) year period, depending upon the availability of funds. DATES and ADDRESSES: 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 offeror(s) are therefore advised to check the above Internet address on a daily basis. Awards are anticipated on or about August 1, 1999. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Completed 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. Posted 01/29/99 (W-SN293031). (0029)

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