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A -- ADVANCED ALTERNATIVE FUEL SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FOR MEDIUM DUTY VEHICLES SOL 6-370. POC Kathee Roque, Subcontract Administrator, (303) 275-3124, Scott Montgomery, Group Leader, Subcontracts Section (303) 275-3193. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) anticipates issuing a Notice of Program Interest (NOPI) in mid-December, 1995, for projects to develop and demonstrate advanced alternative fuel system technology that furthers the development and increases the viability of using alternative fuels as an energy source for medium duty vehicles. The alternative fuels of primary interest under this NOPI are natural gas, LPG, methanol and ethanol, although other fuels may be considered. The scope of work to be performed will include design, fabrication, experimental evaluation, and optimization and demonstration of a component or system that advances the current state of alternative fuel technology in one of four areas: 1) Alternative fuel formulation including additives, 2) On-vehicle storage and handling of alternative fuels, 3) Combustion enhancement and engine optimization for alternative fuels, and 4) Alternative fuel emission control systems. The proposed technology must be applicable to medium duty vehicles. NREL's current definition of a medium duty vehicle is Class 3 - 7 with a GVW between 10,000 and 33,000, using either spark-ignited or diesel cycle engines between 150 and 350 HP. The Department of Energy and NREL are in the process of finalizing a definition of a medium duty vehicle. The final definition of what is considered a medium duty vehicle shall be stated in the final solicitation document. Organizations considered for award will need to demonstrate in their proposal an understanding of the existing state-of-the-art technology. The proposals will be evaluated against the overall Alternative Fuels Utilization Programs goal of developing and advancing the technology that allows optimum use of alternative transportation fuels. Due to the current need to leverage government funds, the solicitation may have a cost-sharing requirement. Each institution shall be limited to one proposal If an institution submits multiple proposals, all proposals from that institution shall be excluded from consideration. Either single or multiple awards will be considered under this solicitation. NREL anticipates issuing a Letter of Interest (LOI) on or about January 22, 1996. Firms who have interest or experience in alternative fuel systems (component, engine, or vehicle) technology who would like to receive a copy of the LOI, are requested to write Kathee Roque at the address given in this Synopsis No. 6-370 no later than December 31, 1995. This synopsis is not a request for proposal. Telephone requests will not be accepted. (348)

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