[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 122 (Wednesday, June 25, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34237-34238]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-16645]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Chicago Operations Office; Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and 
Technology; Notice of Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement/
Applications

AGENCY: DOE.

ACTION: Notice of solicitation.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the DOE 
Financial Assistance Rules, intends to issue Solicitation No. DE-SC02-
98NE21596, for Administrative and Management Services for the Nuclear 
Engineering /Health Physics Fellowship & Scholarship Program on or 
about July 18, 1997.

DATES AND ADDRESSES: Applications submitted in response to this notice 
should be received by August 28, 1997. To obtain a complete 
solicitation package, please contact Nadine S. Kijak, Chairperson, U.S. 
Department of Energy, Chicago Operations Office, Acquisition and 
Assistance Group, 9800 S. Cass Avenue, Argonne, IL 60439 Telephone 630/
252-2508.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nadine S. Kijak at 630/252-2508 or by 
fax at 630/252-2522.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Program Title: Nuclear Engineering/Health Physics Fellowship & 
Scholarship Program.
    Solicitation Number: DE-SC02-98NE21596.
    Citation of Authority: Pub. L. 95-91.
    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Nuclear Energy, 
Science and Technology, supports graduate fellows and undergraduate 
scholars as a means of encouraging students to pursue careers in 
nuclear-related fields. The DOE provides such support to ensure that an 
adequate supply of highly qualified, well-trained scientific and 
technical professionals are available to meet current and future 
research and development needs.
    The DOE will solicit applications from nonprofit and not-for-profit 
organizations with university associations that are experienced in 
academic interactions and relationships. The applying organizations 
should have some knowledge and familiarity with the Department's 
nuclear engineering research and development interests and the 
historical relationship with the universities involved in nuclear 
science and engineering education. The successful applicant will be 
expected to: (1) Provide information and application material to all 
qualified individuals; (2) receive, review and evaluate candidate 
applications; (3) arrange for practicum work and study opportunities at 
selected laboratory facilities; (4) provide approved payments to 
students and universities; (5) hold periodic reviews of fellows' 
progress with advisors and university coordinators; (6) prepare and 
review program budgets; (7) prepare annual reports; and (8) provide 
program and manpower information to the public, to appropriate 
congressional offices and other interested parties.
    We anticipate that the proposed financial assistance award will be 
a five-year effort. The estimated cost for the five year period is 
anticipated to be $4,000,000. One agreement will be awarded with five 
(5) one-year budget periods estimated to start on or about October 15, 
1997. The successful recipient will advertise, evaluate and award DOE 
fellowships under the Nuclear Engineering/Health Physics Fellowship & 
Scholarship Program.
    Complete solicitation packages will be available from DOE, Chicago 
Operations Office as mentioned above. The complete solicitation package 
with information on application preparation, evaluation procedures and 
criteria, the

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extent of Government participation in the Cooperative Agreement to be 
awarded, and other required data will be available upon request during 
the time the Solicitation is open. All eligible sources may submit an 
application which will be considered. Applications must be submitted to 
the DOE-Chicago Operations Office no later than August 28, 1997.

    Issued in Chicago, Illinois on June 13, 1997.
J. D. Greenwood,
Acquisition and Assistance Group Manager.
[FR Doc. 97-16645 Filed 6-24-97; 8:45 am]
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