[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 50 (Friday, March 14, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 12345]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-6167]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Renewable Energy Development On Tribal Lands

AGENCY: Golden Field Office, U.S. Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of issuance of solicitation for financial assistance 
applications number DE-PS36-03GO93002.

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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 development of renewable energy on 
Tribal lands. Under the solicitation, DOE is soliciting applications 
for financial assistance from Federally-recognized Tribes or Alaskan 
Native Corporations (hereafter referred to as ``Tribes'') to either: 
(1) Conduct feasibility studies for the development of economically 
sustainable renewable energy installations on Tribal Lands; or (2) 
implement sustainable renewable energy development projects.

DATES: Issuance of the solicitation is planned for early March 2003.

ADDRESSES: To obtain a copy of the solicitation, once issued, 
interested parties should access the DOE Golden Field Office Home Page 
at http://www.golden.doe.gov/businessopportunities.html, click on 
``Solicitations,'' and then access the solicitation number identified 
above. The DOE Golden Field Office Home Page will provide a link to the 
solicitation synopsis in the Industry Interactive Procurement System 
(IIPS) Web site and provides instructions on using IIPS. The 
solicitation will be available directly through IIPS at http://e-
center.doe.gov by browsing opportunities by Contract Activity, for 
those solicitations issued by the Golden Field Office. To be notified 
when the solicitation is issued, join the Solicitation Mailing List 
specific to this notice through IIPS. DOE will not issue paper copies 
of the solicitation. For questions regarding the operation of IIPS, 
contact the IIPS Help Desk at center.doe.gov">IIPS_HelpDesk@e-center.doe.gov or at 
(800) 683-0751.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tammie Lawler, Contract Specialist, 
via facsimile at 303-275-4788 or electronically at 
[email protected]. Responses to questions will be made by 
amendment to the solicitation and posted on the DOE Industry 
Interactive Procurement System (IIPS) Web site.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOE's Tribal Energy Program promotes tribal 
energy self-sufficiency and fosters employment and economic development 
on Tribal Lands through financial assistance to Native American Tribes 
and Alaskan Native Corporations for feasibility studies and renewable 
energy development projects. Under this solicitation, DOE will be 
soliciting applications for financial assistance from Federally-
recognized Tribes or Alaskan Native Corporations (hereafter referred to 
as ``Tribes'') to either: (1) Conduct feasibility studies for the 
development of economically sustainable renewable energy installations 
on Tribal Lands; or (2) implement sustainable renewable energy 
development projects.
    Eligible technologies under this solicitation include, but are not 
limited to the following: photovoltaic (solar electric), concentrating 
solar power, solar thermal systems (i.e., active or passive solar 
technologies for space or water heating, or power generation 
technologies), wind, biomass power, hydro, geothermal electric 
generation, geothermal resources for direct heating and cooling 
applications, and other renewable hybrid systems. Applications may 
include, but are not limited to, the use of renewable energy for: 
direct electrical generation, building uses, water pumping, or other 
grid connected or off-grid power uses.
    DOE will only consider applications from Federally-recognized 
Tribes on whose Tribal Lands the project will be located. Applications 
from a consortium will be accepted but must be submitted by a single 
Tribe representing the consortium. A Statement of Commitment from an 
authorized representative of the Tribe (Chief, Governor, President, 
Chairperson or other representative able to commit the Tribe), that 
includes a Statement of Commitment from each participant will be 
required as part of the application. For Development Project 
Applications, a Tribal Council Resolution or a commitment and a plan to 
obtain a Resolution is required. Awards under this solicitation will be 
grants or cooperative agreements with terms of one to three years 
depending on the type and scope of the proposed project. Subject to 
funding availability, the total DOE funding available under this 
solicitation is estimated at between $2,000,000 to $3,000,000. DOE 
anticipates selecting 5 to 10 Renewable Energy Feasibility Study 
Applications and 3 to 5 Renewable Energy Development Project 
Applications for negotiation toward award. No cost share is required in 
order to be considered for feasibility study awards under this 
solicitation. For development projects, a minimum cost share of 20% of 
total project costs (DOE funds plus Cost Share) is required to be 
considered for award. Solicitation number DE-PS36-03GO93002 will 
include complete information including technical aspects, funding, 
application preparation instructions, evaluation criteria, and other 
factors that will be considered when selecting applications for 
funding. Issuance of the solicitation is planned for early March 2003, 
with applications due approximately 60 days after the solicitation has 
been issued. Information on Financial Assistance Regulations (10 CFR 
600), proposal forms, award format, or post award forms can be obtained 
through the DOE Golden Field Office Home Page http://www.golden.doe.gov/businessopportunities.html.

    Issued in Golden, Colorado, on March 4, 2003.
Jerry L. Zimmer,
Director, Office of Acquisition and Financial Assistance.
[FR Doc. 03-6167 Filed 3-13-03; 8:45 am]
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