[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 83 (Monday, April 29, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18726-18727]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-10511]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

A Financial Assistance Program for State and Municipal 
Governments for the Demonstration of Light and Heavy Duty Alternative 
Fuel Vehicles

AGENCY: Idaho Operations Office, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of solicitation.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Idaho Operations Office, 
in accordance with the Financial Assistance regulations in 10 CFR 600, 
announces competitive Solicitation Number DE-PS07-96ID13432 to solicit 
applications from state and municipal governments for demonstration 
projects in use of light and heavy duty alternative fuel vehicles.

ADDRESSES: Prospective applicants should send a written request for a 
copy of the solicitation and a DOE application instruction package 
(which includes standard forms, assurances and certifications) to the 
U.S. Department of Energy, Idaho Operations Office, 850 Energy Drive, 
MS-1221, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401-1563, Attn: SOL DE-PS07-96ID13432. 
The point of contact is Wendy L. Huggins, Contract Specialist, at 
(208)-526-2808. Requests transmitted by facsimile at (208) 526-5548 
will be accepted. It is advised that prospective applicants submit 
their requests in writing no later than May 31, 1996. A copy of the 
solicitation may be viewed on the DOE's Home Page titled ``Current 
Business Opportunities with the DOE'' at Internet address: 
http:\\www.pr.doe.gov\propp.html. The deadline for receipt of 
applications is 3:00 p.m. MDT, June 28, 1996. It is anticipated that 
review of the proposed applications will begin on or about July 1, 
1996. Selections will be made by August 1, 1996, and awards will be 
issued by September 30, 1996.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In response to Section 409 of the Energy 
Policy Act of 1992, P.L. 102-486, 42 U.S.C. 13235, the Department of 
Energy Office of Technology Utilization desires to accelerate the use 
of alternate fuel vehicles. It is the intent of this solicitation to 
promote the use of alternate fuel vehicles (both light and heavy duty) 
by providing the states with practical experience in their use and an 
increased awareness of their availability and benefits. Because of 
their high fuel

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consumption, regular driving routes, and centralized operation, state 
and municipal vehicle fleets have been identified as attractive 
candidates for demonstration of the use of alternate fuels. With the 
assistance of the Idaho Operations Office, the Office of Technology 
Utilization has the opportunity to introduce an alternative fuel 
program through state energy offices.
    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) invites applications to 
demonstrate alternative fuel vehicles from each of the state energy 
offices in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin 
Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and any territory or 
possession of the United States. These entities are under no obligation 
to apply. Only one proposal will be accepted by DOE from each of the 50 
states, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth 
of Puerto Rico, and any territories or possessions of the United 
States.
    Interested state agencies, municipalities, local school districts, 
and other local agencies must contact their state energy office for 
applications for subawards, and must submit their proposals to their 
energy office to be considered.
    Restriction of eligibility to propose under this program is 
considered necessary to achieve program objectives and is made in 
accordance with 10 CFR 600.6.
    It is anticipated that the DOE will make multiple financial 
assistance awards as a result of this solicitation. In fiscal year 
1996, approximately $1,500,000 has been allocated to the program. 
Currently $975,000 is available to award and it is expected that 
additional funding of as much as $600,000 will be made available this 
fiscal year.
    It is anticipated that approximately eight to twelve awards will be 
made with funding levels not to exceed $150,000 for any individual 
award.

Procurement Request Number: 07-96ID13432.000

    Dated: April 18, 1996.
Brad Bauer,
Acting Director, Procurement Services Division.
[FR Doc. 96-10511 Filed 4-26-96; 8:45 am]
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