[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 133 (Thursday, July 11, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 45961]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-17419]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Notice of Availability of Solicitation

AGENCY: Albuquerque Operations Office, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of availability of solicitation--Research and 
Development for Truck Essential Power Systems for Increased Powertrain 
Fuel Efficiency and Overall Systems Efficiency Improvements.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Heavy Vehicle Technologies 
(OHVT), is seeking applications for cost-shared research and 
development for truck Essential Power Systems (EPS). Trucks include 
Class 2b through Class 8. The Essential Power System is a cross-cutting 
technology area (technologies and systems) that seeks to provide more 
efficient, practical, and cost effective management of electrical, 
mechanical, and thermal power on trucks. The EPS provides a possible 
technology pathway for future truck electrification.

DATES: Applications are to be received no later than 3 p.m. local 
prevailing time on August 26, 2002. Any application received after the 
due date will not be evaluated.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Evan M. Dunne, Contract Specialist, 
DOE/AL, at (505) 845-4798 or by e-mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The solicitation will be available on the 
internet on or about July 12, 2002 at the following web site: http://doe-iips.pr.doe.gov/. Applications must be prepared and submitted in 
accordance with the instructions and forms contained in the 
solicitation. Teaming arrangements are strongly encouraged, especially 
among truck original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) and manufacturers 
of powertrain/engine and truck systems, to take advantage of the best 
complementary technologies available from the different companies/
organizations. Participation of universities, small businesses, state 
and local governments, Indian tribes, and DOE Laboratories is also 
encouraged. It is desired by DOE that the primary applicant be an 
industrial partner. This promotes timely technology transfer to the 
private sector and enhances U.S. industrial competitiveness.

    Issued in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
William L. McCullough,
Contracting Officer, Complex Support Branch, Contracts and Procurement 
Division.
[FR Doc. 02-17419 Filed 7-10-02; 8:45 am]
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