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A -- OPTIONAL PRESOLICITATION PRESCREENING PROCESS FOR THE NAT'L INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS THROUGH ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT, AND ECONOMICS (NICE3) PROGRAM--INDUSTRIAL EFFICIENCY DEMO PROGRAM DUE 080296 POC Contact Eric Hass, Nice3 Project Monitor, at (303) 275-4728. The Contract Specialist is James Damm, at (303) 275-4744, and the Contracting Officer is Robert Brown, at (404) 347-2879. The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Industrial Technologies issues an annual competitive solicitation to fund innovative industrial technologies that reduce energy consumption, waste production, and operating costs. Prior to issuance of the solicitation, the DOE offers potential applicants a chance to submit a brief description of their proposed project. DOE's technical staff will review these abstracts and provide constructive feedback to the potential applicant within a two week period. Attain a copy of the abstract format by calling Eric Hass at (303) 275-4728. Information hours: 7:30am-4:00pm (MST), Monday-Friday. (0115)

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