[Federal Register: March 14, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 50)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Renewable Energy Development On Tribal Lands
AGENCY: Golden Field Office, U.S. Department of Energy.
ACTION: Notice of issuance of solicitation for financial assistance
applications number DE-PS36-03GO93002.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the DOE
Financial Assistance Rules, 10 CFR 600.8, is announcing its intention
to solicit applications for the development of renewable energy on
Tribal lands. Under the solicitation, DOE is soliciting applications
for financial assistance from Federally-recognized Tribes or Alaskan
Native Corporations (hereafter referred to as ``Tribes'') to either:
(1) Conduct feasibility studies for the development of economically
sustainable renewable energy installations on Tribal Lands; or (2)
implement sustainable renewable energy development projects.
DATES: Issuance of the solicitation is planned for early March 2003.
ADDRESSES: To obtain a copy of the solicitation, once issued,
interested parties should access the DOE Golden Field Office Home Page
at http://www.golden.doe.gov/businessopportunities.html, click on
at http://www.golden.doe.gov/businessopportunities.html, click on
``Solicitations,'' and then access the solicitation number identified
above. The DOE Golden Field Office Home Page will provide a link to the
solicitation synopsis in the Industry Interactive Procurement System
(IIPS) Web site and provides instructions on using IIPS. The
solicitation will be available directly through IIPS at http://e-
center.doe.gov
by browsing opportunities by Contract Activity, for
those solicitations issued by the Golden Field Office. To be notified
when the solicitation is issued, join the Solicitation Mailing List
specific to this notice through IIPS. DOE will not issue paper copies
of the solicitation. For questions regarding the operation of IIPS,
contact the IIPS Help Desk at IIPS--HelpDesk@e-center.doe.gov or at
(800) 683-0751.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tammie Lawler, Contract Specialist,
via facsimile at 303-275-4788 or electronically at
tribalgo93002@go.doe.gov. Responses to questions will be made by
amendment to the solicitation and posted on the DOE Industry
Interactive Procurement System (IIPS) Web site.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOE's Tribal Energy Program promotes tribal
energy self-sufficiency and fosters employment and economic development
on Tribal Lands through financial assistance to Native American Tribes
and Alaskan Native Corporations for feasibility studies and renewable
energy development projects. Under this solicitation, DOE will be
soliciting applications for financial assistance from Federally-
recognized Tribes or Alaskan Native Corporations (hereafter referred to
as ``Tribes'') to either: (1) Conduct feasibility studies for the
development of economically sustainable renewable energy installations
on Tribal Lands; or (2) implement sustainable renewable energy
development projects.
Eligible technologies under this solicitation include, but are not
limited to the following: photovoltaic (solar electric), concentrating
solar power, solar thermal systems (i.e., active or passive solar
technologies for space or water heating, or power generation
technologies), wind, biomass power, hydro, geothermal electric
generation, geothermal resources for direct heating and cooling
applications, and other renewable hybrid systems. Applications may
include, but are not limited to, the use of renewable energy for:
direct electrical generation, building uses, water pumping, or other
grid connected or off-grid power uses.
DOE will only consider applications from Federally-recognized
Tribes on whose Tribal Lands the project will be located. Applications
from a consortium will be accepted but must be submitted by a single
Tribe representing the consortium. A Statement of Commitment from an
authorized representative of the Tribe (Chief, Governor, President,
Chairperson or other representative able to commit the Tribe), that
includes a Statement of Commitment from each participant will be
required as part of the application. For Development Project
Applications, a Tribal Council Resolution or a commitment and a plan to
obtain a Resolution is required. Awards under this solicitation will be
grants or cooperative agreements with terms of one to three years
depending on the type and scope of the proposed project. Subject to
funding availability, the total DOE funding available under this
solicitation is estimated at between $2,000,000 to $3,000,000. DOE
anticipates selecting 5 to 10 Renewable Energy Feasibility Study
Applications and 3 to 5 Renewable Energy Development Project
Applications for negotiation toward award. No cost share is required in
order to be considered for feasibility study awards under this
solicitation. For development projects, a minimum cost share of 20% of
total project costs (DOE funds plus Cost Share) is required to be
considered for award. Solicitation number DE-PS36-03GO93002 will
include complete information including technical aspects, funding,
application preparation instructions, evaluation criteria, and other
factors that will be considered when selecting applications for
funding. Issuance of the solicitation is planned for early March 2003,
with applications due approximately 60 days after the solicitation has
been issued. Information on Financial Assistance Regulations (10 CFR
600), proposal forms, award format, or post award forms can be obtained
through the DOE Golden Field Office Home Page http://
www.golden.doe.gov/businessopportunities.html.
www.golden.doe.gov/businessopportunities.html.
Issued in Golden, Colorado, on March 4, 2003.
Jerry L. Zimmer,
Director, Office of Acquisition and Financial Assistance.
[FR Doc. 03-6167 Filed 3-13-03; 8:45 am]
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