A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO INCREASE ENGINE EFFICIENCY, REDUCE EMISSIONS, AND IMPROVEMENT IN SYSTEMS EFFICIENCY FOR OFF-HIWAY VEHICLES, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION, AGRICULTURE, AND MINING EQUIPMENT

Notice Date

July 13, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Department of Energy Albuquerque Operations Office P.O. Box 5400 Texas & H Sts. Bldg 20388 KAFB East Albuquerque NM 87185-5400

ZIP Code

87185-5400

Solicitation Number

DE-SC04-01AL67526

Response Due

September 17, 2001

Point of Contact

Point of Contact: Erwin E. Fragua 845-6442 Martha L. Youngblood 505-845-4268.

E-Mail Address

Erwin E. Fragua, Contract Specialist (efragua@doeal.gov)

Description

The Department of Energy (DOE), Albuquerque Operations Office (AL) announces that it intends to conduct a competitive program solicitation and award financial assistance agreements for the program entitled "Research and Development to Increase Engine Efficiency, Reduce Emissions, and Improvement in Systems Efficiency for Off-Highway Vehicles, including Construction, Agriculture, and Mining Equipment." Through this solicitation, DOE seeks to support applications in the following areas of interest: (1) Off-Highway Heavy Vehicle Diesel Engine Efficiency Improvement and Emissions Reduction, and (2) Off-Highway Thermal Management Systems Efficiency Technologies. A DOE technical panel will perform a scientific and engineering evaluation of each responsive application to determine the merit of the approach, and availability of DOE funding in the technical areas proposed. The DOE Office of Heavy Vehicle Technologies has set a goal to improve the energy efficiency and emissions performance of Class 1-8 trucks and off-highway vehicles through the use of advanced diesel engines, emission control technologies, and systems improvement. The solicitation addresses the reduction in off-highway emissions to EPA Tier 3 or the prevailing EPA standards in the 2006 to 2008 timeframe, and systems efficiency improvements for off-highway vehicles including construction, agriculture, and mining equipment. DOE anticipates issuing approximately one to three financial assistance agreements. DOE reserves the right to support or not support, with or without discussions, any or all applications received in whole or in part, and to determine how many awards may be made through the solicitation subject to the funds available. DOE expects to provide between $2,500,000 and $5,000,000 over a five year period. A minimum of 50% cost sharing by the applicant is required, details of the cost sharing requirements are contained in the solicitation. The solicitation is expected to be ready for release on or about July 20, 2001 at the web site http://www.doeal.gov/cpd/default.htm. Applications must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the instructions and forms contained in the program solicitation.

Web Link

Doing Business with DOE-AL (http://www.doeal.gov/cpd/default.htm)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010717/ASOL006.HTM (D-194 SN50R8C0)