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A -- SENSOR AND CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES FOR INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS SOL DE-SC02-99CH10944 DUE 100198 POC Ms. Denise Clarke 630/252-2107 WEB: CH Acquisition and Assistance Page, http://www.ch.doe.gov/business/ACQ.htm. E-MAIL: Ms. Denise Clarke, Executive Secretary, denise.clarke@ch.doe.gov. The Department of Energy (DOE) announces its interest in receiving applications for federal assistance to assist U.S. manufacturing industries with the research and development of advanced sensor and control technologies which (1) meet the high priority needs identified in the six Industries of the Future (IOF) technology roadmaps, one each for aluminum, chemical, forest products, glass, metalcasting, and steel; (2) have wide applicability across the IOF industries; and (3) improve energy efficiency and productivity as well as reduce the impact of the U.S. manufacturing industries on the environment through a reduction in the generation of wastes and pollutants. The financial assistance applications should clearly describe how the above mentioned research and development objectives will be achieved and must provide both budgetary and time estimates for the period commencing with initial research and development continuing through commercialization of technologies. Applications are due on or about October 1, 1998. Awards are anticipated by December 1, 1998. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Completed applications referencing Solicitation No. DE-SC02-99CH10944 must be submitted to: U.S. Department of Energy, Chicago Operations Office, Attn: Denise Clarke, Bldg. 201, Room 3D-04, 9800 South Cass Avenue, Argonne, IL 60439-4899. DOE's Office of Industrial Technology (OIT) supports industry efforts to increase energy efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity. OIT's goal is to accelerate research, development, demonstration and commercialization of energy efficient, renewable and pollution prevention technologies benefitting industry, the environment, and U.S. energy security. As a result of this solicitation, DOE anticipates providing a total of $1 million dollars in FY 99 for the award of up to four cooperative agreements ranging from one to three years in duration. DOE anticipates funding projects at the same or similar levels in the outyears, however, DOE funding for the outyears is yet to be determined. For multi-year projects, there will be an evaluation of the project's progress near the end of each year to determine whether to continue, redirect, or discontinue funding the project. Any non-profit or for-profit organization, university, or other institution of higher education, or non-federal agency or entity is eligible to apply. DOE National Laboratory participation as a subcontractor is limited to 30% of the total project costs for each budget period. A minimum non-federal cost-sharing commitment of 20% of the total project cost for each budget period is required. Posted 07/29/98 (W-SN229752). (0210)

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