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A -- ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS SOL DE-PS26-00FT40776 DUE 020200 POC D. Denise Riggi, Contract Specialist, 304-285-4241 WEB: Click here to download a copy of the Program Solicitation., http://www.NETL.doe.gov/business/solicit/. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via, driggi@NETL.doe.gov. The objective of this program solicitation is to provide financial support to develop cost effective, environmentally sound technologies and analytical capabilities needed to solve environmental problems from the cold war and alternative uses of biomass. Developing the technologies will assist in reducing the radioactive and hazardous waste risk at DOE sites and provide pollution prevention opportunities for biomass. Through this solicitation, the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) seeks to support applications in two program areas of interest as further defined below: 1. Biomass and/or Biosolids NETL is seeking to obtain general technical information, research and development in the following area relating to Biomass and/or Biosolids. Biomass is defined as "plant materials and animal waste used as a source of fuel." Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: co-firing of bio-material with coal and other fossil fuel; stand alone combustion; gasification; digestion and advanced research on components, controls and systems utilizing bio-material for power production; and, co-products and other gaseous, liquid or solid fuels derived from Biomass. Research, development and demonstration activities can be directed at solving energy and/or environmental problems. Opportunities can be in general economy or those of specialty markets and industries. 2. Environmental Management Program The Office of Environmental Management (EM) is the Department of Energy (DOE) organization responsible for the cleanup of the DOE sites contaminated during operations during the cold war. The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) provides technical and management support to the DOE EM and specifically implements activities in support of the EM Office of Science and Technology (OST). The mission of the OST is to manage and direct a national, solution-oriented program that provides scientific foundation, new approaches, and new technologies to bring about significant reductions in risk, cost, and schedule in completing the EM cleanup mission. NETL's role is to implement programs to foster private sector companies to develop, demonstrate, and deploy cost-effective technologies that will be used to solve problems at multiple DOE sites. The private sector includes large and small businesses, private research institutes, and colleges and universities. To implement the overall science and technology program, EM has established "Focus Areas" to coordinate and focus technology development activities on the major problem areas that exist at the DOE sites including: High Level Radioactive Waste Tanks (TFA); Deactivation and Decommissioning (DDFA); Subsurface Contaminants (SCFA); Mixed Waste Characterization, Treatment and Disposal (MWFA); Nuclear Materials; Accelerated Site Technology Deployment Program; and, Industry and University Programs (IUP). For additional information, please see complete program solicitation. Posted 12/21/99 (W-SN410643). (0355)

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