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A -- GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE -- NOVEL CONCEPTS FOR MANAGEMENT OF GREENHOUSE GASES SOL DE-RA26-98FT35008 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Points: Raymond R. Jarr, Contract Specialist, (304) 285-4088; Randolph L. Kesling, Contracting Officer, (304) 285-4490 E-MAIL: U.S. DOE, Federal Energy Technology Center, Morgantown, WV, 62645091@eln.attmail.com. The U.S. Department of Energy, Federal Energy Technology Center (FETC), intends to issue a Program Research and Development Announcement (PRDA) No. DE-RA26-98FT35008 entitled *Global Climate Change -- Novel Concepts for Management of Greenhouse Gases.* It is the intent of FETC to solicit the submission of innovative, *pathbreaking* concepts to sequester and recycle greenhouse gases, and bring those concepts to a stage of technical development sufficient to prove validity on an engineering scale. Specifically, the objective of the procurement is the development of novel, less costly concepts to sequester and recycle greenhouse gases which include ways to reuse, or store greenhouse gases or their conversion products. The concepts can include chemical or biological conversion methods, as well as, physical storage. The greenhouse gases of interest are CO2, CH4, and N2O associated with the production and use of fossil fuels. Science-based, less costly concepts are sought which are broadly applicable and potentially able to reduce emissions well below those resulting from increased efficiency of fossil-fuel use. In addition, fundamental work prior to development of pathbreaking technologies is acceptable. Sequestration is a very broad term which encompasses a variety of ways to recycle or store the gas, or the carbon from the gases, in a form that will remain stable for centuries. Recycling refers to the ability to reuse carbon contained in fossil fuels or in the atmosphere and thus, avoid the further combustion of fossil fuels. The solicitation is divided into three Phases. Phase I involves a technical and preliminary economic assessment of proposed concept; Phase II involves laboratory- and bench-scale development of the proposed technology; and Phase III involves pilot or larger scale testing to bring the technology to an engineering scale. An industrial company will be required to perform at least 30 percent of the effort in Phase III. Offerors are encouraged to seek additional sources of funding for any or all phases. Multiple awards are expected for Phase I with a competitive down selection process occurring at the completion of Phases I and II. The solicitation will be available upon written request to FETC or on the Internet at http://www.fetc.doe.gov/business/solicita.html. Those prospective offerors who obtain a copy of the solicitation through the Internet should check the location frequently for any solicitation amendments. Those prospective offerors who request in writing a copy of the solicitation will receive an electronic version of the solicitation on diskette in a WordPerfect 6.1 format. Solicitations will not be distributed in paper form. Requests for information concerning the solicitation should be submitted in writing at the address above, by facsimile at 304/285-4683, or by E-mail to raymond.jarr@fetc.doe.gov. All requests should reference the PRDA solicitation number and title, and should include a point-of-contact at the requestor*s location. Telephone requests for the solicitation package will not be accepted. The solicitation will be available on or about September 1, 1997. The exact date and time for the submission of proposals will be indicated in the solicitation. However, at least a sixty day response time is currently planned. It is DOE*s desire to encourage the widest participation including the involvement of small business concerns, and small disadvantaged business concerns. As a consequence, Phase I of this procurement is a partial set-aside (see Note 2). Subsequent down selections at the end of Phases I and II will not include partial set-aside preferences. In accordance with FAR 52.232-18, *Availability of Funds,* funds are not presently available for this procurement. The Government*s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made (see Note 2). (AC0804003-04) (0216)

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