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Announcement of Program Opportunity Notice (PON); In Support of the Gas Utilization/Gas-to-Liquids Program
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[Federal Register: October 18, 1996 (Volume 61, Number 203)] [Notices]
[Page 54426-54427]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Announcement of Program Opportunity Notice (PON); In Support of the Gas Utilization/Gas-to-Liquids Program
AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center (PETC).
ACTION: Issuance of Program Opportunity Notice (PON).
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center (PETC) announces that pursuant to 10 CFR 600.8 (a)(2), and in support of the Gas Utilization/Gas-to-Liquids Program, it intends to issue a competitive financial assistance solicitation No. DE-PS22-96PC96052 leading to the selection and award of a cost-shared cooperative agreement to a qualified recipient. Applications will be subjected to a comparative merit review by a DOE technical panel, and one award will be made on the basis of the scientific merit of the application, utilization of relevant program policy factors, and the availability of funds. The solicitation is expected to be available on or about October 21, 1996. The solicitation will be provided electronically, using WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows, or on paper.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: U.S. Department of Energy, Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center, P.O. Box 10940, MS 921-143, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Attn: John N. Augustine. Telephone: (412) 892-4524. FAX: (412) 892-6216. E-mail: augustin@petc.doe.gov The solicitation will be posted on the internet at PETC's Home Page (http://www.petc.doe.gov). Requests for disk versions of the solicitation (3.5'', double-sided/high-density) may be made via letter, FAX, or e-mail. Paper copies can be made available upon request. TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR ANY VERSION OF THE SOLICITATION.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Solicitation Number: DE-PS22-96PC96052. Title of Solicitation: ``Engineering Development of Ceramic Membranes Reactor Systems for Converting Natural Gas to Synthesis Gas and Hydrogen''.
Objective: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center (PETC) is interested in pursuing cost-shared research, development, and demonstration in the area of ``Engineering Development of Ceramic Membrane Reactor Systems for the Conversion of Natural Gas to Synthesis Gas and Hydrogen.'' The purpose of this proposed action is to solicit applications to advance the current state-of-the-art of ceramic membranes for the conversion of natural gas to synthesis gas (a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen) and hydrogen to commercial readiness. The membrane-based technology is envisioned to couple air separation and methane partial oxidation into a single process step to be followed either by conversion of the synthesis gas to transportation fuels or the production of hydrogen. The goal of the proposed effort is to develop and demonstrate the technical, economic, and commercial feasibility of the membrane-based technology for the utilization of domestic remote natural gas, such as that found in Alaska, by 2008. A multi-budget period, multi-task approach to the development of the technology is sought, with decision points at critical junctures. Budget Period 1 will encompass ceramic material development, selection, and characterization, membrane/reactor module fabrication, seal and manifolding technology development, benchscale process performance evaluations, and engineering and economic analyses. Budget Period 2 will involve the scale-up of the technology to an engineering prototype unit to demonstrate an integrated process, to obtain process engineering data, to validate design concepts, and to provide additional data to refine prior engineering and economic evaluations. Engineering models that represent the[[Page 54427]]
fundamental physical and chemical phenomena in the membranes and are useful for the scale-up of the technology will also be developed. Budget Period 3 will utilize the technology data base and engineering models developed in Budget Periods 1 and 2 to design, fabricate, construct, and operate a fully integrated, proof-of-concept, commercially scalable process that reduces technical risks sufficiently to permit commercialization of the technology. A minimum cost-share of 50% in each budget period is expected from the participants, as well as repayment of the Government's share upon commercialization of the technology. The solicitation will be available on or about October 21, 1996. All requests for the solicitation package should be submitted in writing to the attention of John N. Augustine, Contract Specialist, U.S. Department of Energy, P.O. Box 10940 (MS 921-143), Pittsburgh, PA 15236-0940. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Term of Award
Total project: 8 years
Budget Period 1: 2.5 years
Budget Period 2: 2.5 years
Budget Period 3: 3 yearsAwards: DOE anticipates issuing a single financial assistance cooperative agreement. DOE reserves the right to support or not support any or all applications received in whole or in part, and to determine how many awards may be made through the solicitation subject to funds available in this fiscal year. The limitation on the maximum DOE funding for the selected cooperative agreement to be awarded under this financial assistance solicitation is approximately $35,000,000. Solicitation Release Date: The solicitation is expected to be available on or about October 21, 1996. Applications must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the instructions and forms in the solicitation. To be eligible, applications must be received at the designated DOE office by the closing date stated in the solicitation. Dale A. Siciliano,
Contracting Officer, Acquisition and Assistance Division. [FR Doc. 96-26764 Filed 10-17-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P