[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 95 (Wednesday, May 16, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27082-27083]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-12330]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Golden Field Office; Event Organizer for U.S. Collegiate Solar 
Car Race Competitions

AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy.

ACTION: Issuance of Solicitation for Financial Assistance Applications 
DE-PS36-01GO90011.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the DOE 
Financial Assistance Rules, 10 CFR 600.8, is announcing its intention 
to solicit Applications for the planning, management and conduct of a 
biennial collegiate competition to design, build, and race solar-
powered cars in cross-country events in the United States during 
calendar years 2003 and 2005. The Financial Assistance award issued 
under this Solicitation will be a cooperative agreement.

DATES: The solicitation will be issued May 2001.

ADDRESSES: To obtain a copy of the solicitation once it is issued, 
interested parties must access the DOE Golden Field Office Home Page at 
http://www.golden.doe.gov/businessopportunities.html, click on 
``Solicitations.'' And then locate the solicitation number identified 
above. DOE does not intend to issue written copies of the solicitation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ruth E. Adams, Contracting Officer, 
DOE Golden Field Office, 1617 Cole Boulevard, Golden, CO 80401-3393 or 
via facsimile to Ruth E. Adams at (303) 275-4788, or electronically to 
[email protected]. Responses to questions will be made by Amendment 
and posted on the DOE Golden Field Office Home Page.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under this solicitation, DOE is soliciting 
Applications for the planning, management and conduct of the 2003 and 
2005 U.S. cross-country solar car race competitions. The events should 
focus on collegiate competitions for the advancement of solar 
technologies--specifically photovoltaics; educational and engineering 
excellence; environmental consciousness; and public awareness of the 
potential of emerging solar technologies. Through sponsorship of the 
solar car race competitions, DOE intends to promote

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and encourage educational excellence and engineering creativity, and to 
champion the creative integration of technical and scientific expertise 
across a broad range of energy and transportation related disciplines 
in the application of solar energy resources.
    Organizations applying under this solicitation are required to work 
in collaboration with National Laboratories and academic institutions 
in the development and execution of this program. No eligibility 
restrictions are imposed upon this solicitation; however, proposals 
will be screened for potential conflicts of interests where it may 
appear that an award Recipient could potentially gain substantial 
benefits or have conflicting vested interests in this program. 
Applicants should be able to demonstrate past experience in event 
planning, management, and conduct of competitions (preferably with 
colleges and universities) and in soliciting co-sponsorship and 
funding. Any award under this solicitation will be a Cooperative 
Agreement with a potential term of four years. Subject to funding 
availability, the total DOE funding anticipated under this solicitation 
will be approximately $1,000,000 over a four-year period ($250,000 per 
year or $500,000 per event). Support for the second event will be 
subject to performance of the 2003 event and funding availability. DOE 
anticipates selecting one application for negotiation toward an award. 
In addition to funding the planning, management, and conduct of the 
events, DOE intends to lead the public outreach efforts for these 
competitions.
    This program is not considered research, development, or 
demonstration; therefore, no cost share is required. However, proposed 
cost share levels based upon anticipated sponsorship and support for 
the competitions will be a major consideration for an award under this 
solicitation. While it is believed that program success can be achieved 
without cost share, DOE recognizes that an increased level of 
sponsorship above that provided by DOE would enhance the impact of 
these solar competitions.
    Applications under this Solicitation must provide a comprehensive 
plan for the management and conduct of the 2003 and 2005 biennial 
collegiate solar car race competitions including a plan for obtaining 
co-sponsorship and support for each event. A critical component of the 
Applicant's proposal will be their demonstrated ability to organize 
these events and demonstrated success in securing co-sponsorship and 
support for similar collegiate competitions.
    Applications submitted by Federally Funded Research and Development 
Centers (FFRDC's), as defined by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
35.017, will not be considered for award. All questions concerning this 
Solicitation must be submitted in writing to: Ruth E. Adams, 
Contracting Officer, DOE Golden Field Office, 1617 Cole Boulevard, 
Golden, CO 80401-3393 or transmitted via facsimile to Ruth E. Adams, 
Contracting Officer, at (303) 275-4788 or electronically to 
[email protected].

    Issued in Golden, Colorado, on May 4, 2001.
Jerry L. Zimmer,
Director, Office of Acquisition and Financial Assistance.
[FR Doc. 01-12330 Filed 5-15-01; 8:45 am]
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