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A -- FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SOLICITATION FOR SUPPORT OF THE U.S. CHEMICAL INDUSTRY'S TECHNOLOGY VISION 2020 SOL DE-SC02-99CH10989 DUE 080699 POC Jennifer Stricker, Panel Chairperson, 630/252-2888 WEB: The Acquisition and Assistance Group -- Click on "Current, www.ch.doe.gov/business/ACQ.htm. E-MAIL: E-Mail Address for Jennifer Stricker, Panel Chairperson, jennifer.stricker@ch.doe.gov. The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Industrial Technologies (OIT) announces its intention to issue a competitive solicitation for applications for financial assistance to conduct innovative research and development (R&D). The R&D should improve energy efficiency and support the goals of Technology Vision 2020: The Chemical Industry. The Chemical Industry and the DOE have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to provide a framework for joint research, development, and demonstration among industry, academia, and government. OIT seeks collaborative R&D projects that address priority needs that are detailed in industry-developed Technology Roadmaps and other selected topic areas. Roadmap areas for the upcoming solicitation include Computational Chemistry, Materials of Construction, Separations, and Selected Topics Related to Catalysis, Alternative Synthetic Pathways, and the Application and Use of Alternative Chemicals -- specifically C1 Compounds as Alternative Raw Materials/Feedstocks, Alternative Reaction Conditions, and Supercritical/Dense Phase Fluids As Solvent Replacements in Production of Chemicals and in Other Applications. The complete solicitation document will be available on or about June 3, 1999 on the internet by accessing either the OIT grant program home page at http://www.oit.doe.gov/chemicals/page3.html or the DOE Chicago Operations Office Acquisition and Assistance Group home page at http://www.ch.doe.gov/business/ACQ.htm under the heading "Current Acquisition Activities" Solicitation No. DE-SC02-99CH10989. Any amendments to the solicitation will also be posted on the internet. Please note that users are not alerted when the solicitation is issued or an amendment is posted. Prospective offeror(s) are therefore advised to check the above internet address on a daily basis. Applications are anticipated to be due no later than 3:00 p.m. (CDT), August 6, 1999. Selection of applications for award is anticipated by October 4, 1999. Awards are expected to be made on or about December 15,1999. As a result of this solicitation, DOE expects to award twelve (12) to fifteen (15) cooperative agreements. Total estimated Government funding for the solicitation is approximately $12 million with anticipated Government funding of approximately $4 million for FY00. DOE will consider projects ranging from one (1) to three (3) years in length. Eligible applicants must have a teaming arrangement consisting of two or more chemical companies. (A "chemical company" is defined as a private (profit or non-profit) organization that manufactures chemicals or provides products or services to such manufacturers. In addition to chemical manufacturers, raw material suppliers, equipment and technology suppliers, architectural and engineering companies, software and consulting firms, trade and professional associations, and research institutes that routinely conduct a minimum of 10% of their business with chemical industry manufacturers are within the scope of the definition.) In addition, the teaming arrangement may also include, but is not limited to, universities, trade associations, DOE National Laboratories, and small businesses. All projects must offer significant energy savings when compared to the currently-used technology. Eligible applicants must cost share at least 50% of project costs and projects should be planned for one to three years in duration. Teaming arrangements with DOE National Laboratories are encouraged, however national laboratories may not serve as the prime applicant and may not provide cost share. Industry partner(s) must perform at least 50% of the proposed effort. Further, applicants should describe the work to be performed and plans for project management and technology commercialization; describe how the work will advance one or more of the priority needs of the roadmaps and/or above topic areas; estimate energy savings and waste and emission reductions; describe the innovative aspects of the technology; and provide information on the qualifications and experience of both the project team and of key personnel. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Completed applications referencing Solicitation Number DE-SC02-99CH10989 must be submitted to the U. S. Department of Energy, Chicago Operations Office, Attn.: Jennifer Stricker, Panel Chairperson, Bldg. 201, Communications Center, Room 168, 9800 South Cass Avenue, Argonne, IL 60439-4899. Posted 06/03/99 (W-SN338441). (0154)

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