A -- UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOR THE GEOTHERMAL PROGRAM

Notice Date

November 29, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Department Of Energy, Idaho Operations Office, 850 Energy Drive -- MS1221, Idaho Falls, ID 83401-1563

ZIP Code

83401-1563

Solicitation Number

DE-PS07-02ID14263

Response Due

February 28, 2002

Point of Contact

Elizabeth Dahl, Contract Specialist (208)526-7214; Dallas L. Hoffer, Contracting Officer

E-Mail Address

E-mail address for Elizabeth E. Dahl, Contract Specialist (dahlee@id.doe.gov)

Description

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Idaho Operations Office (ID) is seeking applications for research projects in earth science at universities to expand the geothermal knowledge base. The knowledge gained from this work will result in new and improved technology that will help meet geothermal program goals. University earth science research and development is sought to enhance exploration tools, increase reservoir productivity, and improve reservoir management. The Program's overarching goal is to reduce the levelized cost of generating geothermal power to 3 to 5 cents/kWh by 2010, as compared to 5 to 8 cents/kWh in 2000. Approximately $2,000,000 dollars in federal funds is expected to be available over the next three fiscal years. A maximum of $500,000 dollars is expected to be available in fiscal year 2002 to totally fund the first year of selected research efforts. DOE anticipates awarding three to five grants, each with a duration of three years or less. U.S. institutions of higher education may submit applications in response to this solicitation. National laboratories will not be eligible for an award under this solicitation. Multi-partner collaborations between U. S. universities and U. S. industry are encouraged. Cost share is not required but encouraged. The grants will be awarded in accordance with DOE Financial Assistance regulations, Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter II Subchapter H, Part 600 (10 CFR 600). The statutory authority for this program is the Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, Public Law 95-238, Section 207, and Public Law 101-218. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number for this program is 81.087, Renewable Energy Research and Development. Award of a grant under this solicitation does not commit the Government to fund any follow-on research. DOE reserves the right to support, or not to support, all, or any part of any application. Successful applicants shall be required to submit quarterly, annual, and final reports to DOE, publish and make presentations of technical results, as appropriate, and attend annual DOE program reviews. The Standard Form 424, and the technical application (20 page maximum), must have an IIPS transmission time stamp of not later than 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2002. Questions shall be submitted to Ms. Elizabeth E. Dahl, contract specialist, by facsimile at 208-526-5548, e-mail: dahlee@id.doe.gov, or by telephone at (208) 526-7214 no later than February 15, 2002. Questions and answers to the questions will be posted to the Industry Interactive Procurement System (IIPS) website as an amendment to this solicitation. The solicitation is expected to be disseminated electronically within the next week in full text through the U.S. Department of Energy Industry Interactive Procurement System (IIPS). IIPS provides the medium for disseminating solicitations, receiving financial assistance applications, and evaluating the applications in a paperless environment. Completed applications are required to be submitted via IIPS. Individuals who have the authority to enter their company into a legally binding contract/agreement and intend to submit proposals/applications via the IIPS system must register and receive confirmation that they are registered prior to being able to submit an application on the IIPS system. An IIPS "User Guide for Contractors" can be obtained by going to the IIPS Homepage at the following URL: http://e-center.doe.gov and then clicking on the "Help" button. Questions regarding the operation of IIPS may be e-mailed to the IIPS Help Desk at IIPS HelpDesk@e-center.doe.gov or call the help desk at (800) 683-0751

Web Link

Click here to access the U.S. DOE Industry Interactive (http://e-center.doe.gov)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20011203/ASOL005.HTM (W-333 SN5140F9)