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R -- RECIPIENT(S) WILL PROVIDE SERVICES TO SBIR PHASE II RECIPIENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAXIMIZING SBIR DEVELOPED PRODUCTS/TECHNOLOGY FOR SUCCESSFUL COMMERCIALIZATION SOL DE-SC02-00ER12245 DUE 071400 POC Tonja L. Stokes, Contract Specialist, e-mail: tonja.stokes @ch.doe.gov,630/252-2136 / Rene L. Irwin, Contract Specialist, e-mail: renee.irwin@ch.doe.gov, 630/252-2566 WEB: The Acquisition and Assistance Group, www.ch.doe.gov/business/ACQ.htm. E-MAIL: E-mail addresses for Tonja Stokes, Contract Specialist, tonja.stokes@ch.doe.gov & renee.irwin@ch.doe.gov. The Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science (SC), plans to issue a solicitation for Financial Assistance for the Commercialization Assistance Program (CAP) to invite applications from small businesses which provides services to DOE SBIR Phase II recipients for successful commercialization of products or services developed in the DOE SBIR program. The services to Phase II recipients shall include but not be limited to the following items: Development of optimal commercialization strategies for all possible applications of individual technology/product being developed; workshops for one-on-one sessions with CAP provider's staff for business plans; opportunity forum which facilitates between technology entrepreneurs, potential strategic allies, and investors through formal presentations and informal networking opportunities; and follow-up for a two-year period following the forum -- CAP provider follows the progress in attracting investments, partners, and in commercializing the technology. Depending upon availability of funds, it is anticipated that at least one or possibly two cooperative agreements may be awarded. The application due date will be approximately 45 days from the date the solicitation is issued. The solicitation will be available on the Inernet to view and download at http://www.ch.doe.gov/business/ACQ.htm. Any amendments to the solicitation will be posted on the Internet, and users will not be alerted when the solicitation is issued or when amendments are posted. Prospective offerors are hereby advised to check the above Internet address on a daily basis. See Notes 1 and 4.***** Posted 05/03/00 (W-SN450798). (0124)

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