[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 33 (Tuesday, February 19, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 7363]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-3891]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Steel Industry Research Challenge Number DE-PS07-02ID14279

AGENCY: Idaho Operations Office, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of availability of solicitation.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Idaho Operations Office 
(ID) is seeking applications for conceptual designs for steel making 
processes that will revolutionize the way steel is made in the 21st 
century. This is the next ``stretch'' step in advancing the future of 
the domestic steel industry and compliments the current program based 
on the Steel Technology Roadmap. Each award made in response to this 
solicitation will be for a maximum of two years. During this period, 
each awardee will develop a conceptual design with supporting 
technical, marketing, economic and policy data; describe opportunities 
and barriers; and develop energy, environmental and economic targets. 
Multi-partner collaborations between steel companies, equipment 
suppliers, engineering firms, and educational institutions are strongly 
encouraged; collaboration with educational institutions and their 
students is mandatory. At the end of the two year period, a panel of 
judges made up of steel industry executives will determine which 
designs will be selected for long term cost-shared research and 
development investment.

DATES: The deadline for receipt of applications is 3 p.m. MDT April 15, 
2002. The issuance date of Solicitation No. DE-PS07-02ID14279 will be 
approximately February 5, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Applications should be submitted through DOE's Industry 
Interactive Procurement System (IIPS) at http://e-center.doe.gov

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marshall Garr, Contract Specialist, at 
[email protected] or telephone (208) 526-1536.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Approximately $1,000,000 in federal funds 
are expected to be available to fund the first year of selected design 
concept efforts. It is anticipated that equivalent funds should be 
available for any follow-on contract year. DOE anticipates making 1 to 
4 cooperative agreement awards each with a duration of two years or 
less. The cooperative agreements 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). Award of a 
cooperative agreement under this solicitation does not commit the 
Government to fund any follow-on research. Successful applicants will 
be required to submit reports to DOE as identified in the reporting 
requirements checklist. No fee or profit will be paid to cooperative 
agreement award recipients.
    No cost share is required. However, cost sharing is encouraged by 
the participants. Cost share may be provided as cash or in-kind cost 
share. Cost share may not be other federal funding. For additional 
information reference 10 CFR 600.127.
    For-profit, non-profit, state and local governments, Indian Tribes, 
and institutions of higher education may submit applications in 
response to this solicitation. National laboratories will not be 
eligible for an award under this solicitation. However, an application 
that includes performance of a portion of the work by a National 
Laboratory may be considered for award provided the applicant clearly 
identifies the unique capabilities, facilities and/or expertise the 
Laboratory offers the primary applicant. National Laboratories will 
receive their funding through their existing arrangements with the 
Government via Field Work Proposals (FWP). The solicitation will be 
available in full text via the Internet on DOE's Industry Interactive 
Procurement System (IIPS) at http://e-center.doe.gov. Technical and 
non-technical questions should be submitted in writing to Marshall Garr 
by e-mail [email protected], or facsimile at 208-526-5548 no later than 
March 12, 2002.
    The statutory authority for this program is the Federal Non-Nuclear 
Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-577).

    Issued in Idaho Falls on February 5, 2002.
R. Jeffrey Hoyles,
Director, Procurement Services Division.
[FR Doc. 02-3891 Filed 2-15-02; 8:45 am]
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