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R -- UTILITY & ENERGY MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES SOL DE-RP04-98AL78606 DUE 050498 POC Point of Contact: Erwin E. Fragua 505-845-6442. Contracting Officer: Michael G. Loera 505-845-4302. WEB: Doing Business with DOE-AL, http://wwww.doeal.gov/cpd/default.htm. The DOE/AL is requesting interested and qualified small business firms to submit proposals and compete for the award of a support services contract to provide technical expertise and support to the Project and Facilities Management Division's (PFMD) Utilities and Energy Management Program (UEMP). The UEMP is responsible for utilities acquisition, regulatory intervention, invoice audits, functional budget validation for utilities, utilities operations oversight, and utilities site planning, energy program management, policy development and implementation, energy conservation, energy retrofit project development, alternative energy program, energy-related infrastructure modernization, emergency energy programs, and field evaluations. The contractor shall provide resources on an as required basis to efficiently manage and perform assigned Task Orders. The anticipated scope of work involves: (1) Technical Support of Utility Planning and Contracting Activities; (2) Technical Support of Utility and Energy Operations at AL Sites; (3) Technical Support of Utility Regulatory Proceedings. The issuance of the solicitation will take place on or about April 4, 1998 with a closing date for receipt of proposals of May 4, 1998. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Request for a copy of the solicitation can be made by facsimile by sending request to the following number (505) 845-4004. It is the responsibility of the requesting firm to verify that the agency has received their request. See Numbered Note 1. As part of the evaluation process, an oral presentation will be required. (0078)

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