A -- STEEL INDUSTRY RESEARCH CHALLENGE

Notice Date

November 13, 2000

Contracting Office

U.S. Department Of Energy, Idaho Operations Office, 850 Energy Drive -- MS1221, Idaho Falls, ID 83401-1563

ZIP Code

83401-1563

Solicitation Number

DE-PS07-01ID14002

Response Due

February 28, 2001

Point of Contact

Elaine Richardson (208) 526-2640

E-Mail Address

Elaine Richardson, Contract Specialist (richarem@id.doe.gov)

Description

The U. S. Department of Energy (DOE), Idaho Operations Office (ID), anticipates issuing a solicitation on or about November 14, 2000, for conceptual designs for steel making processes that will revolutionize the way steel is made in the 21st century. This is the next "stretch" step in advancing the future of the domestic steel industry and compliments the current program based on the Steel Technology Roadmap. Each awardee will develop a conceptual design with supporting technical, marketing, economic and policy data; describe opportunities and barriers; and develop energy, environmental and economic targets. DOE anticipates making approximately 1 to 4 cooperative agrement awards each with a duration of two years or less. At the end of the two-year period, a panel of judges made up of steel industry executives will determine which designs will be selected for long term cost-shared research and development investment. Approximately $500,000 in federal funds is expected to be available to fund the first year of selected design concept efforts. No cost share is required. For-profit, non-profit, state and local governments, Indian Tribes, and institutions and their students is mandatory. National laboratories will not be eligible for an award under this solicitation. However, an application that includes performance of a portion of the work by a National Laboratory may be considered for award provided the applicant clearly identifies the unique capabilities, facilities, and/or expertise the Laboratory offers the primary applicant. The solicitation will be available in full text via the Internet. Applications will be due February 28, 2001.

Web Link

Department of Energy, Idaho Operations Office, Procurement (http://www.id.doe.gov/doeid/PSD/proc-div.html)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001115/ASOL008.HTM (W-318 SN506554)