FINAL REPORT ON ADVANCED, HIGH EFFICIENCY INDIRECTLY-FIRED CYCLES SUBJECT: FINAL REPORT ON ADVANCED, HIGH EFFICIENCY INDIRECTLY-FIRED CYCLES. DESC: The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA intends to award a purchase order on a sole-source basis to Dr. Daniel Seery, to (1) Contribute and collaborate on advanced, high efficiency indirectly-fired cycles especially options for radiative and convective air heaters that are critical components of the High Temperature Advanced Furnace (HITAF); (2) Contribute and collaborate on the design, construction, and operation of the key HITAF components, the radiant air heater and the convective air heater, for High Performance Power System (HIPPS) greenfield plant and repowering designs; and (3) Contribute and Collaborate to prepare and co-sign a final report including a design of a concept commercial HIPPS plant based on study results beginning in 1993. This purchase order is being issued to Dr. Daniel Seery because he has the unique cognizance of the superiority of HIPPS optionsover competing electricity production technologies in terms of lower cost of electricity and cleaner energy production choice using a radically different approach of burning coal, the abundant domestic feedstock available for electricity production. He has a comprehensive understanding of technical issues and market opportunities in this effort. No other sources have comparable level of skills in all areas necessary to meet the study objectives with the required time frame and it is concluded that DOE's needs can be satisfied by the unique services available only from the contractor. This request is considered to be sole source to Dr. Daniel Seery. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. Responses to this notice must be within fifteen (15) days after this synopsis it posted electronically. Consideration of the responses is solely within the discretion of the Government, generally for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Therefore, no solicitation will result from this announcement. This award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. All inquirers and concerns must be addressed in writing to the address stated herein or to the facsimile number listed below. Please include your name, point of contact, address, area code and telephone number, and facsimile number. Request for information should be addressed to Mr. Robert L. Mohn, FAX 412-386-5770. E-MAIL: mohn@netl.doe.gov, mohn@netl.doe.gov. Posted 05/23/00 (W-SN457920).

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