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M -- NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LABORATORY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS DE-RP36- 98GO10337 SOL DE-RP36-98GO10337 DUE 062998 POC Contact John W. Meeker, Contracting Officer WEB: click here to download a copy of the RFP, www.eren.doe.gov/golden/. E-MAIL: click here to submit your request to be added to the source list, mlkinsey@earthlink.net. The Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) was established by the Solar Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act (Public Law 98-473) to perform research, development, and related functions in support of the nation's economic and energy goals. In fulfilling its mandate, SERI conducted activities in basic and applied sciences, resource assessment, and technology transfer across a broad spectrum of technical disciplines. SERI became the NREL in 1991 in recognition of its success in increasing the technical viability and economic competitiveness of renewable energy in partnership with the private sector. NREL is a primary contributor to the accomplishment of the mission of DOE's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program. It is a world-class facility with major emphasis on the advancement and adoption of renewable energy technologies and practices. NREL activities also include efforts to advance and facilitate adoption of energy efficient end-use technologies. NREL is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 35-017. In fulfillment of its FFRDC obligations, NREL is a strategic partner with the DOE and is charged with assisting the nation with scientific research, analysis, and systems development. Additionally, NREL is responsible for integrating the expertise and outlook of industry, academia, and the DOE to solve complex technical problems that cannot be solved by any one group alone and for providing unbiased information to these entities to advance the nation's interests. NREL shall provide core competency in these three areas. First, NREL's work spans the energy pathway from supply through conversion/storage/delivery to end- use. Second, NREL's work encompasses the full range of technology development from research and development through demonstration to facilitating deployment by the private sector. Third, NREL's work may be performed using NREL in-house capabilities and/or capabilities external to NREL. A specific project requires expertise from each of the three areas. To maintain its position as a world-class laboratory, NREL is expected to carry out its mission through a variety of partnerships with the industries targeted for its products, universities and other research establishments. In addition, collaboration with other federal agencies and DOE national laboratories is expected. Near, mid, and long-term RD&D is performed consistent with DOE program guidance and includes activities important to all sectors of the nation's economy: industrial; transportation; residential/commercial; and utility. To fulfill its mission priorities NREL must partner with DOE in strategic and planning activities. NREL must integrate and respond to shifts in priorities that affect energy pathways, maintain and enhance its world-class competencies to carry out the associated RD&D agendas, and work as a leader and effective partner with targeted industries. In so doing, NREL must conduct all of its activities to the highest standards of environment, safety, and health. Request for Proposals (RFP) number DE- RP36-98GO10337 is expected to be released on or about May 18, 1998 with an anticipated closing date of June 29, 1998. In anticipation of release of the RFP, a draft SOW and draft Sections L and M of the RFP were posted on the Golden Field Office home page on April 8, 1998. Thereafter, two public meetings were held, one on April 15 and one on April 17, 1998 in Golden, CO and Washington, DC respectively to receive comments on the draft documents and any other concerns that may exist. The comment period on the draft documents closed on April 27, 1998. All comments will be considered in drafting the RFP. It is the intention of DOE to make the RFP available only through electronic means by providing a downloadable version of the RFP on the GO home page in PDF format (RFP sections requiring offeror input, such as Section K, Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors, will also be made available in WordPerfect 6.0 format). Prospective offerors who have not yet requested to be included on the list to receive a notice of RFP availability, may request to be put on the list by submitting, in writing, the organization's name and address, a point of contact and the e-mail address and telephone number of the point of contact. The request may be submitted by e-mail at mlkinsey@earthlink.net, by fax at (303) 236-4125 or by writing to: U.S. Department of Energy, Golden Field Office, D-140, P.O. Box 25007 Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225-0007. All information related to the RFP, including the RFP itself, any amendments to the RFP, and schedule updates will be posted on the GO home page at www.eren.doe.gov/golden/ as soon as it is available. Please note, however, that only those organizations included on the aforementioned notification list will receive notification of RFP posting. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0120)

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