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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 1,1998 PSA#2171

U.S. Department of Energy, Attn: Document Control Specialist, 1000 Indepedence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20585

70 -- STUDY ON COALBED METHANE IN SOUTH AFRICA SOL DE-AF01-98PO70074 DUE 090898 POC Linda Simpson, Contract Specialist, (202) 426-0128 The U.S. Department of Energy intends to award a simplified acquisition, non-competitive award over $25K, to Mr. Mark H. Stern, 2042 Gallows Tree Court, Vienna, VA 22182, to organize and conduct an Executive Workshop and related meetings on "Coal bed Methane" (CBM), in the Republic of South Africa. Mr. Stern is uniquely qualified to perform the services required by DOE given his expertise in coal bed methane issues in the Republic of South Africa. Mr. Stern has approximately 25 years experience in energy analysis. He is knowledgeable regarding both technical and commercial issues in international coal bed methane investments. During the past year, as consultant to the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (India), Mr. Stern has worked with the Government of India and U.S. oil companies to design: (1) the terms and conditions for a revised CBM model contract, (2) a more competitive fiscal regime to attract foreign investment in CBM, (3) improvements in the legal framework, and (4) digitized data packages for CBM exploration licensing. Mr. Stern organized and moderated the executive workshops held in New Delhi in 1997 on Coal bed Methane and Natural Gas/LNG under the Indo-U.S. Bilateral Energy Consultations. Mr. Stern is co-author of a recent article -- "Coal bed Methane Could Cut India's Energy Deficit," (Oil and Gas Journal, May 25, 1998). Deliverables for this task are (1) Initial Research, (2) Trip to South Africa, (3) Preliminary Findings Report, (4) Workshop in South Africa, and (5) Delivery of Findings Report. Task to be completed on or before December 31, 1998. Interested persons may identify their interest and capacity to respond to this requirement or to submit proposals. This is a Notice of Intent and not a request for proposals, however, all proposals received within 10 days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely the discretion of the Government. See Note(s): 22. Posted 08/28/98 (I-SN243366). (0240)

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