U.S. Department Of Energy, Idaho Operations Office, 850 Energy Drive -- MS1221, Idaho Falls, ID 83401-1563

B -- GEOTHERMAL ANALYTICAL STUDY SOL DE-RP07-97ID13521 DUE 073197 POC Connie H. Osborne, Contract Specialist, (208) 526-0093, Marshall C. Garr, Contracting Officer, (208) 526-1536 E-MAIL: Click here to contact Connie Osborne, Contract Specialist via e-mail, osbornch@inel.gov. The U.S. Department of Energy, Idaho Operations Office is seeking companies with expertise in geothermal analytical studies to perform analytical studies of technology and market conditions for geothermal power development and geothermal heat pumps. In addition to conventional hydrothermal power development, advanced geothermal research options will be analyzed. The studies will require making cost and performance data projections out to the year 2030, and analyzing domestic and international technology trends. U.S. revenues generated from geothermal leases will also be studied. A one-year contract with two one-year options is being considered with approximately $100,000 per year available to support award for geothermal analytical studies. Proposers must be able to demonstrate capabilities and experience in the following areas in order to be considered for contract award: economic analysis, including computer modeling of geothermal cost and performance data; geothermal market assessment; and geothermal technology, including knowledge of the Department of Energy's geothermal R&D program, geothermal power plant and geothermal heat pump economics, industry trends, financial needs, and Federal/State geothermal policies. Prospective proposers must send a written request for a copy of the solicitation to the U.S. Department of Energy, Idaho Operations Office, 850 Energy Drive, MS-1221, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401-1563, Attn: RFP DE-RP07-97ID13521 Connie Osborne, Contract Specialist (Telephone Number: 208-526-0093) this request must include the name(s), addresse(s), telephone number(s) and facsimile number(s) of the primary contact person(s) and the solicitation number. Requests transmitted by facsimile at (208) 526-5548 will be accepted. E-Mail requests will also be accepted, provided all of the above requested information is present. It is anticipated that the RFP will be available on or about June 27, 1997. (0162)

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