09/2007

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

**FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT**

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**U. S. Department of Energy**

**National Energy Technology Laboratory**

**Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (Phev) Technology Acceleration And
Deployment Activity**

**Funding Opportunity Number: DE-PS26-08NT00360-01**

**Announcement Type: Initial**

**CFDA Number:**

**Issue Date: 12/19/07**

**Letter of Intent Due Date: Not Applicable**

**Pre-Application Due Date: Not Applicable**

**Application Due Date: 2/13/08 at 8:00:00 PM Eastern Time**

**NOTE: NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS.GOV**

**Where to Submit**

Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov, before the
application due date to be considered for award. [You cannot submit an
application through Grants.gov unless you are registered. Please read
the registration requirements carefully and start the process
immediately.]{.underline} Remember you have to update your CCR
registration annually. If you have any questions about your
registration, you should contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at
1-800-518-4726 to verify that you are still registered in Grants.gov.

**This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) has TWO (2) closing dates
as outlined below.**

**[EVALUATION PERIOD]{.underline} [APPLICATION DUE DATE]{.underline}**

**Round 1 February 13, 2008 8:00 PM Eastern time**

**Round 2 April 30, 2008 8:00 PM Eastern time**

**It is anticipated that selection of Round 1 applications will be
announced before the closing date of Round 2 under this FOA.
Unsuccessful applicants from Round 1 are eligible to submit an
application for Round 2 under this FOA.**

**Registration Requirements**

There are several one-time actions you must complete in order to submit
an application through Grants.gov (e.g., obtain a Dun and Bradstreet
Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, register with the Central
Contract Registry (CCR), register with the credential provider, and
register with Grants.gov). See
http://[www.grants.gov/GetStarted](http://www.grants.gov/GetStarted).
Use the Grants.gov Organization Registration Checklist at
<http://www.grants.gov/assets/OrganizationRegCheck.pdf> to guide you
through the process. Designating an E-Business Point of Contact (EBiz
POC) and obtaining a special password called an MPIN are important steps
in the CCR registration process. Applicants, who are not registered with
CCR and Grants.gov, should allow at [least 21 days]{.underline} to
complete these requirements. It is suggested that the process be started
as soon as possible, to avoid an application from being received after
the application due date.

**IMPORTANT NOTICE TO POTENTIAL APPLICANTS:** When you have completed
the process, you should call the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726
to verify that you have completed the final step (i.e. Grants.gov
registration).

**Microsoft Vista and Office 2007 Compatibility**

Grants.gov is currently incompatible with both the new Microsoft (MS)
Vista Operating System and the new Microsoft (MS) Office 2007 versions
of Word, Excel, and Power Point. In order to create and submit your
application to Grants.gov, you must find a computer with a previous
version Microsoft Operating System, such as Windows XP.

If you attach a file created using MS Office 2007, you will not get an
error message when you submit the application, HOWEVER, your entire
application will not be able to be processed or accepted at Grants.gov
and will not reach DOE. Grants.gov can accept applications with
attachments created in MS Office 2007 if the attachments are saved in
the prior format. See the
<http://www.grants.gov/assets/Vista_and_office_07_Compatibility.pdf> for
detailed instructions on how to do this. A file created in MS Office
2007 can be identified by the \"x\" at the end of the file extension,
for example \"sample.docx\" for a Word file. Contact Grants.gov at
1-800-518-4726 with any questions.

**Questions**

Questions relating to the registration process, system requirements, how
an application form works, or the submittal process must be directed to
Grants.gov at 1-800-518-4726 or <support@grants.gov>. Part VII of this
announcement explains how to submit other questions to the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE) regarding the announcement.

**Application Receipt Notices**

After an application is submitted, the Authorized Organization
Representative (AOR) will receive a series of five e-mails. The issuance
of the first e-mail, **[DOES]{.underline} [NOT]{.underline}** provide
confirmation that a valid application has been accepted by Grants.gov or
received by DOE. It is extremely important that the AOR watch for and
save each of the emails. It may take up to two (2) business days from
application submission to receipt of email Number 2. [When the AOR
receives e-mail Number 5, it is their responsibility to follow the
instructions in the e-mail to logon to IIPS and verify that their
application was received by DOE.]{.underline} The titles of the five
e-mails are:

Number 1 -- Grants.gov Submission Receipt Number

Number 2 -- Grants.gov Submission Validation Receipt for Application
Number

Number 3 -- Grants.gov Grantor Agency Retrieval Receipt for Application
Number

Number 4 -- Grants.gov Agency Tracking Number Assignment for Application
Number

Number 5 -- DOE e-Center Grant Application Received

The last email will contain instructions for the AOR to register with
the DOE e-Center. If the AOR is already registered with the DOE
e-Center, the title of the last email changes to:

Number 5 -- DOE e-Center Grant Application Received and Matched

This email will contain the direct link to the application in IIPS. The
AOR will need to enter their DOE e-Center user id and password to access
the application.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I -- FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION
[5](#__RefHeading___Toc184700857)

PART II -- AWARD INFORMATION [9](#part-ii-award-information)

A. TYPE OF AWARD INSTRUMENT [9](#__RefHeading___Toc184700859)

B. ESTIMATED FUNDING [9](#__RefHeading___Toc184700860)

C. MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM AWARD SIZE [9](#__RefHeading___Toc184700861)

D. EXPECTED NUMBER OF AWARDS [9](#__RefHeading___Toc184700862)

E. ANTICIPATED AWARD SIZE [9](#__RefHeading___Toc184700863)

F. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE [9](#__RefHeading___Toc184700864)

G. TYPE OF APPLICATION [9](#__RefHeading___Toc184700865)

PART III - ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
[10](#part-iii---eligibility-information)

A. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS [10](#__RefHeading___Toc184700867)

B. COST SHARING [10](#__RefHeading___Toc184700868)

C. OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS [10](#__RefHeading___Toc184700869)

PART IV -- APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION
[12](#part-iv-application-and-submission-information)

A. ADDRESS TO REQUEST APPLICATION PACKAGE
[12](#__RefHeading___Toc184700871)

B. LETTER OF INTENT AND PRE-APPLICATION
[12](#__RefHeading___Toc184700872)

C. CONTENT AND FORM OF APPLICATION -- 424 (R&R)
[12](#__RefHeading___Toc184700873)

C. SUBMISSIONS FROM SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
[21](#__RefHeading___Toc184700874)

D. SUBMISSION DATES AND TIMES [21](#__RefHeading___Toc184700875)

E. INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW [21](#__RefHeading___Toc184700876)

F. FUNDING RESTRICTIONS [21](#__RefHeading___Toc184700877)

G. OTHER SUBMISSION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
[23](#__RefHeading___Toc184700878)

Part V - APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION
[24](#part-v---application-review-information)

A. CRITERIA [24](#__RefHeading___Toc184700880)

B. REVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS [26](#__RefHeading___Toc184700881)

C. ANTICIPATED NOTICE OF SELECTION AND AWARD DATES
[26](#__RefHeading___Toc184700882)

Part VI - AWARD ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
[27](#part-vi---award-administration-information)

A. AWARD NOTICES [27](#__RefHeading___Toc184700884)

B. ADMINISTRATIVE AND NATIONAL POLICY REQUIREMENTS
[27](#__RefHeading___Toc184700885)

C. REPORTING [28](#__RefHeading___Toc184700887)

PART VII - QUESTIONS/AGENCY CONTACTS [29](#__RefHeading___Toc184700888)

A. QUESTIONS [29](#__RefHeading___Toc184700889)

B. AGENCY CONTACT [29](#__RefHeading___Toc184700890)

PART VIII - OTHER INFORMATION [30](#part-viii---other-information)

A. MODIFICATIONS [30](#__RefHeading___Toc184700892)

B. GOVERNMENT RIGHT TO REJECT OR NEGOTIATE
[30](#__RefHeading___Toc184700893)

C. COMMITMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS [30](#__RefHeading___Toc184700894)

D. PROPRIETARY APPLICATION INFORMATION
[30](#__RefHeading___Toc184700895)

E. EVALUATION AND ADMINISTRATION BY NON-FEDERAL PERSONNEL
[30](#__RefHeading___Toc184700896)

F. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DEVELOPED UNDER THIS PROGRAM
[31](#__RefHeading___Toc184700897)

G. NOTICE OF RIGHT TO REQUEST PATENT WAIVER
[31](#__RefHeading___Toc184700898)

H. NOTICE REGARDING ELIGIBLE/INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
[32](#__RefHeading___Toc184700900)

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184700857 .anchor}**PART I -- FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
DESCRIPTION**

**A. OBJECTIVES**

The Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory
(NETL), on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy's (EERE) Office of Vehicle Technologies (OVT) Program, is seeking
applications for cost-shared development and demonstration of plug-in
hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The vehicle shall be capable of
charging by using the standard 110 volt outlet found in every home and
building across the United States. The intent of this Funding
Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to further research, develop and
demonstrate light duty vehicles such as automobiles, light duty trucks,
SUV's, light trucks and vans, light heavy duty trucks, passenger vans,
or any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lbs
or less, that can achieve a cumulative electric range (before
transitioning to charge sustaining mode) of at least 10 miles on the
Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule (UDDS). However, if a medium or
heavy-duty vehicle ( i.e buses, trucks, tractors or other commercial
vehicles with a GVWR greater than 10,000 lbs ) is proposed that can meet
or exceed the cumulative electric range of at least 10 miles on the
UDDS, it will be evaluated using the same criteria and against the same
regulations, standards and evaluation criteria as outlined in this
announcement, which are developed around performance expectations for
light duty vehicles. The OVT program seeks to accelerate the development
of PHEVs that (1) substantially reduce petroleum consumption, (2) are
fully compliant with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS),
(3) meet all relevant emission regulations, and (4) can be economically
mass produced. OVT proposes to demonstrate the operational and economic
viability of the PHEVs developed through this FOA by placing them in
small geographically diverse fleets in order to collect operational
data. The information will be used to: inform and prioritize DOE PHEV
R&D activities, educate consumers on the benefits of PHEVs, assess the
electric utility impacts and national benefits of substantially shifting
the fuel source for transportation to electricity. The ultimate goal is
production-intent vehicles that can be produced in volume and
meaningfully contribute to the nation's petroleum displacement
objectives outlined in the Administration's '20 in 10' initiative.

**B. PROGRAM HISTORY/BACKGROUND**

PHEVs are not currently mass-produced by original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs). However, hybrid electric vehicles converted into
PHEVs by non-OEM companies have demonstrated well over 100 MPG on
gasoline in both laboratory and on-road testing environments. PHEVs rely
on additional on-board energy storage such as advanced technology
batteries, which are recharged from an off-board electric utility
infrastructure rather than from the vehicle engine resulting in the high
fuel economy.

Since much of the daily travel in the United States is urban, the
Administration has challenged DOE to develop PHEV technology capable of
a 40 mile electric range, (i.e., satisfying 70 percent of the average
daily travel in the United States), with the ultimate objective of
substantial petroleum displacement as well as improved air quality.
Therefore, it is believed that fully integrated (OEM level) vehicle
control is required to realize the potential of PHEVs.

The OVT Program's approach to implementing R&D/Demonstration activities
emphasizes jointly funded partnerships with industry to develop and
validate technologies. This approach ensures that government resources
will be leveraged by industry and will accelerate the transition of
successful technologies to high volume production vehicles.

**C. PROGRAM AREA OF INTEREST**

The OVT Program supports the development of PHEVs that can be
economically mass-produced, compete effectively in the marketplace with
conventional/current production hybrid vehicles and dramatically reduce
petroleum consumption.

It is highly encouraged that the proposing applicant be a high volume
(greater than 10,000 vehicles produced annually) vehicle manufacturer
currently producing vehicles in the United States with other team
members being subcontractors to the applicant. Applications from other
entities will only be considered if a high volume (greater than 10,000
vehicles produced annually) vehicle manufacturer is a team member. In
addition, a novel application will be considered if the applicant
demonstrates the capability for high volume production and the requisite
technical expertise. Teaming with suppliers, national laboratories,
utilities, state and municipal governments, small businesses,
universities, fleet operators, etc. is highly encouraged if it enables
the applicant to achieve the goals and objectives of this announcement,
which in turn will produce a quality production ready vehicle.

The effort shall include the analysis, design, fabrication, and
integration of plug-in hybrid electric propulsion systems (including
battery, battery charger, power electronics, and electric drive) in
vehicle platforms using standard practice for production-intent
vehicles.

Realizing the immediate challenge of the Administration's 40-mile
electric range target, the OVT Program is seeking PHEVs with a
cumulative electric range (before transitioning to charge sustaining
mode) of at least 10 miles on the Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule
(UDDS); power sharing/blending is allowed. Electric range greater than
10 miles is strongly encouraged.

The vehicles shall be comparable to current production vehicles (e.g.,
safety, performance, comfort, cost) to compete in the marketplace as
well as compliant with all applicable FMVSS and emissions requirements.

The vehicles shall be developed using the latest state of the art
technology with the goal of achieving a 40-mile electric range in a
production-ready vehicle.

The deployment of PHEVs in geographically diverse locations throughout
the US will allow DOE and Industry partners to realistically and clearly
identify PHEV performance, operation, and fuel economy in a real time
user environment. Operation and testing of PHEV data shall include but
is not limited to, actual time and distance achieved driving in the
all-electric range, actual fuel economy, overall powertrain durability
and other data generated as a result of real-world operation. Data
collected shall be used to provide feedback to the manufacturer and DOE
with the goal of improving vehicle powertrain design, energy management
control strategy, and any other vehicle design considerations that would
enable a production ready vehicle with a 40 mile electric range.

Each successful applicant should develop and demonstrate a minimum of 80
or more PHEVs over a 3-year period; the minimum commitment is 10
vehicles within the first 12 months, 20 additional vehicles within the
second 12 months and 50 additional vehicles within the third 12 months
(referenced to the date of award initiation). Failure to meet the
minimum commitment of vehicles may result in a lower rating of the
application. Successful applicant(s) shall provide vehicles with
successive technological improvements, such as increased range, advanced
batteries, control strategies, or other improvements to overall vehicle
efficiency etc. (coordinated with DOE) for each annual vehicle delivery.
Each vehicle shall have appropriate:

-   Documentation describing maintenance, service or operating
    instructions/limitations

-   In addition, the vehicles shall require no extraordinary technical
    support from the manufacturer or operator and special training is
    not encouraged.

Each successful awardee shall develop and demonstrate a minimum of 80 or
more PHEVs over a 3-year period; the minimum commitment is 10 vehicles
within the first 12 months, 20 additional vehicles within the second 12
months and 50 additional vehicles within the third 12 months (referenced
to the date of award initiation).

The applicant shall be responsible for vehicle support, which includes
but is not limited to vehicle maintenance, vehicle repair, and vehicle
component replacement including the battery pack or any other vehicle
support activities for a period of three (3) years from the time of
delivery of the vehicles for testing.

The vehicles will undergo a variety of testing over a three (3) year
period following their delivery, including baseline performance,
laboratory dynamometer, accelerated reliability, and fleet testing at
DOE facilities or Non-Federal facilities approved by DOE.

-   **At a minimum, the recommended locations will be DOE HQ
    (Washington, DC), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
    (Morgantown,WV and Pittsburgh, PA) and other Federal or Non-Federal
    facilities approved by DOE.**

-   In addition to the specified locations above, applicants should
    propose up to three (3) additional locations for fleet/vehicle
    testing that are geographically diverse. Prospective applicants may
    want to consider *state and local government agencies,
    organizations, or coalitions such as* designated Clean Cities
    Coalition(s) as one of the three locations. Please refer to
    (<http://www.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/progs/coalition_locations.php>)
    for an active listing of coalitions by State. It is at the
    discretion of the DOE to approve the proposed locations. Each
    applicant should consider geographical diversity to provide
    differences in driving terrain, route (city/highway) and climatic
    operating conditions that are considered by the applicant to be
    important in defining the vehicle design parameters (i.e.
    efficiency, performance, and durability of the vehicle).

-   A subset of the vehicles may be tested in vehicle-to-home (V2H) or
    vehicle-to-grid (V2G) applications if the manufacturer has made
    provisions for that use in the design.

-   In addition, successful applicants shall anticipate the possibility
    of vehicle operation by the general public, i.e., drivers with no
    specific training in PHEV operation.

-   Access shall be provided to pertinent vehicle propulsion system data
    if not readily available through the vehicles' OBD II connection for
    the purpose of data logging during testing and evaluation.

-   Traction batteries used in these vehicles should be capable of
    completing the full 3-year test and evaluation period following
    their delivery.

In addition to the vehicle requirements, other factors will be
considered:

-   Use of advanced batteries (i.e. lithium ion etc..) and/or
    alternative fuels or advanced technology diesels.

-   Comparative cost analysis (assuming annual production volume of
    100,000 or more).

-   Cost share greater than the required minimum of 50%.

> The successful applicant shall prepare annual reports covering vehicle
> analysis and planning, status of the propulsion technology and
> vehicles, proposed technological improvements for the next year and
> projections of cost competitiveness in volume production.

# PART II -- AWARD INFORMATION

A.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700859 .anchor}TYPE OF AWARD INSTRUMENT

-   DOE anticipates awarding cooperative agreements under this program
    announcement (See Section VI.B.2 Statement of Substantial
    Involvement)

B.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700860 .anchor}ESTIMATED FUNDING

-   Approximately **\$10,000,000** is expected to be available for new
    awards in FY **2008** and an additional **\$20,000,000** is
    anticipated to be available for the existing awards under this
    announcement in the out years, subject to the availability of funds.

C.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700861 .anchor}MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM AWARD
    SIZE

-   Ceiling (i.e., the maximum amount for an individual award made under
    this announcement):

\$ None

-   Floor (i.e., the minimum amount for an individual award made under
    this announcement):

\$ 10,000,000

D.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700862 .anchor}EXPECTED NUMBER OF AWARDS

-   DOE anticipates making 1-4 awards under this announcement depending
    on the size of the awards.

E.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700863 .anchor}ANTICIPATED AWARD SIZE

-   DOE anticipates that awards will be in the \$10,000,000 to
    \$30,000,000 range for the total project period, depending on the
    number of awards.

F.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700864 .anchor}PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

-   DOE anticipates making awards that will run for up to six (6) years.

G.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700865 .anchor}TYPE OF APPLICATION

    -   DOE will only accept new applications under this announcement.

# PART III - ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

A.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700867 .anchor}**ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS**

-   All types of entities are eligible to apply, except other Federal
    agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC)
    Contractors, and nonprofit organizations described in section
    501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in
    lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.

B.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700868 .anchor}**COST SHARING**

-   The cost share must be at least 50% of the total allowable costs for
    demonstration and commercial application projects (i.e., the sum of
    the Government share, including FFRDC contractor costs if
    applicable, and the recipient share of allowable costs equals the
    total allowable cost of the project) and must come from non-Federal
    sources unless otherwise allowed by law.

C.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700869 .anchor}**OTHER ELIGIBILITY
    REQUIREMENTS**

-   **[Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC)
    Contractors]{.underline}**.

> FFRDC contractors are not eligible for an award under this
> announcement, but they may be proposed as a team member on another
> entity's application subject to the following guidelines:
>
> [Authorization for non-DOE/NNSA FFRDCs.]{.underline} The Federal
> agency sponsoring the FFRDC contractor must authorize in writing the
> use of the FFRDC contractor on the proposed project and this
> authorization must be submitted with the application. The use of a
> FFRDC contractor must be consistent with the contractor's authority
> under its award and must not place the FFRDC contractor in direct
> competition with the private sector.
>
> [Authorization for DOE/NNSA FFRDCs]{.underline}. The cognizant
> contracting officer for the FFRDC must authorize in writing the use of
> a DOE/NNSA FFRDC contractor on the proposed project and this
> authorization must be submitted with the application. The following
> wording is acceptable for this authorization.
>
> "Authorization is granted for the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
> Laboratory to participate in the proposed project. The work proposed
> for the laboratory is consistent with or complimentary to the missions
> of the laboratory, will not adversely impact execution of the DOE/NNSA
> assigned programs at the laboratory, and will not place the laboratory
> in direct competition with the domestic private sector."
>
> [Value/Funding.]{.underline} The value of, and funding for, the FFRDC
> contractor portion of the work will not normally be included in the
> award to a successful applicant. Usually, DOE/NNSA will fund a
> DOE/NNSA FFRDC contractor through the DOE field work proposal system
> and other FFRDC contractors through an interagency agreement with the
> sponsoring agency.
>
> [Cost Share.]{.underline} The applicant's cost share requirement will
> be based on the total cost of the project, including the applicant's
> and the FFRDC contractor's portions of the effort.
>
> [FFRDC Contractor Effort]{.underline}:

-   The FFRDC contractor effort, in aggregate, shall not exceed **15%**
    of the total estimated cost of the project, including the
    applicant's and the FFRDC contractor's portions of the effort.

> [Responsibility]{.underline}. The applicant, if successful, will be
> the responsible authority regarding the settlement and satisfaction of
> all contractual and administrative issues, including but not limited
> to, disputes and claims arising out of any agreement between the
> applicant and the FFRDC contractor.

# PART IV -- APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION

A.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700871 .anchor}**ADDRESS TO REQUEST
    APPLICATION PACKAGE**

-   Application forms and instructions are available at Grants.gov. To
    access these materials, go to
    [http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/), select "Apply for
    Grants," and then select "Download Application Package." Enter the
    CFDA and/or the funding opportunity number located on the cover of
    this announcement and then follow the prompts to download the
    application package.

B.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700872 .anchor}**LETTER OF INTENT AND
    PRE-APPLICATION**

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1.  **Letter of Intent.**

-   Letters of Intent are not required.

2.  **Pre-application**

• Pre-applications are not required.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184700873 .anchor}**C. CONTENT AND FORM OF
APPLICATION -- 424 (R&R)**

> You must complete the mandatory forms and any applicable optional
> forms (e.g., Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)) in accordance
> with the instructions on the forms and the additional instructions
> below. Files that are attached to the forms must be in Adobe Portable
> Document Format (PDF) unless otherwise specified in this announcement.

1.  **SF 424 (R&R)** Complete this form first to populate data in other
    forms. Complete all the required fields in accordance with the
    pop-up instructions on the form. To activate the instructions, turn
    on the "Help Mode" (Icon with the pointer and question mark at the
    top of the form). The list of certifications and assurances
    referenced in Field 18 can be found on the DOE Financial Assistance
    Forms Page at
    <http://management.energy.gov/business_doe/business_forms.htm> under
    Certification and Assurances.

2.  **RESEARCH AND RELATED Other Project Information**

> Complete questions 1 through 5 and attach files. The files must comply
> with the following instructions:
>
> ***Project Summary/Abstract (Field 6 on the Form)***
>
> The project summary/abstract must contain a summary of the proposed
> activity suitable for dissemination to the public. It should be a
> self-contained document that identifies the name of the applicant, the
> project director/principal investigator(s), the project title, the
> objectives of the project, a description of the project, including
> methods to be employed, the potential impact of the project (i.e.,
> benefits, outcomes), and major participants (for collaborative
> projects). This document must not include any proprietary or sensitive
> business information as the Department may make it available to the
> public. The project summary must not exceed 1 page when printed using
> standard 8.5" by 11" paper with 1" margins (top, bottom, left and
> right) with font not smaller than 11 point. To attach a Project
> Summary/Abstract, click "Add Attachment."
>
> ***Project Narrative (Field 7 on the Form)***
>
> The project narrative must not exceed **[30]{.underline}** pages,
> including cover page, table of contents, charts, graphs, maps,
> photographs, and other pictorial presentations, when printed using
> standard 8.5" by 11" paper with 1 inch margins (top, bottom, left, and
> right). **EVALUATORS WILL ONLY REVIEW THE NUMBER OF PAGES SPECIFIED IN
> THE PRECEDING SENTENCE.** The font must not be smaller than 11 point.
> Do not include any Internet addresses (URLs) that provide information
> necessary to review the application, because the information contained
> in these sites will not be reviewed. See Part VIII.D for instructions
> on how to mark proprietary application information. To attach a
> Project Narrative, click "Add Attachment."
>
> The project narrative must include:

-   [Project Objectives]{.underline}: This section should provide a
    clear, concise statement of the specific objectives/aims of the
    proposed project.

-   [Merit Review Criterion Discussion]{.underline} The section should
    be formatted to address each of the merit review criterion and
    sub-criterion listed in Part V.A. Provide sufficient information so
    that reviewers will be able to evaluate the application in
    accordance with these merit review criteria. DOE WILL EVALUATE AND
    CONSIDER ONLY THOSE APPLICATIONS THAT ADDRESS SEPARATELY EACH OF THE
    MERIT REVIEW CRITERION AND SUB-CRITERION.

    -   [Relevance and Outcomes/Impacts]{.underline}: This section
        should explain the relevance of the effort to the objectives in
        the program announcement and the expected outcomes and/or
        impacts.

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    -   [Project Timetable]{.underline}: This section should outline as
        a function of time, year by year, all the important activities
        or phases of the project, including any activities planned
        beyond the project period. Successful applicants must use this
        project timetable to report progress.

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-   [Roles Of Participants]{.underline}: For multi-organizational or
    multi-investigator projects, describe the roles and the work to be
    performed by each participant/investigator, business agreements
    between the applicant and participants, and how the various efforts
    will be integrated and managed.

-   [Facilities And Other Resources]{.underline}: Identify the
    facilities (e.g., office, laboratory, computer, etc.) to be used at
    each performance site listed and, if appropriate, indicate their
    capacities, pertinent capabilities, relative proximity, and extent
    of availability to the project. Describe only those resources that
    are directly applicable to the proposed work. Provide any
    information describing the other resources available to the project
    such as machine and electronics shops.

-   [Equipment]{.underline}: List important items of equipment already
    available for this project and, if appropriate, note the location
    and pertinent capabilities of each. If you are proposing to acquire
    equipment, describe comparable equipment, if any, already at your
    organization and explain why it cannot be used.

-   [Bibliography And References, If Applicable]{.underline}: Provide a
    bibliography for any references cited in the Project Narrative
    section. This section must include only bibliographic citations.

    -   [Statement Of Project Objectives (SOPO)]{.underline}:

> The Department of Energy\'s, National Energy Technology Laboratory
> uses a specific format for Statement of Project Objectives in its
> awards. In announcements such as this one, where the Government does
> not provide a Statement of Project Objectives, the Applicant is to
> provide one, which the DOE will then use to generate the Statement of
> Project Objectives to be included in
>
> the award.
>
> TITLE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED
>
> (Insert the title of work to be performed. Be concise and
> descriptive.)
>
> A. OBJECTIVES
>
> Include one paragraph on the overall objective(s) of the work. Also,
> include objective(s) for each phase of the work.
>
> B. SCOPE OF WORK
>
> This section should not exceed one-half page and should summarize the
> effort and approach to achieve the objective(s) of the work for each
> Phase.
>
> C. TASKS TO BE PERFORMED
>
> Tasks, concisely written, should be provided in a logical sequence and
> should be divided into the phases of the project, as appropriate. This
> section provides a brief summary of the planned approach to this
> project. An outline of the Project Management Plan (referenced in Task
> 1.0 below and required to be submitted with your application) is
> provided later in this Part.
>
> PHASE I
>
> Task 1.0 -- Project Management and Planning
>
> (Description includes work elements required to revise and maintain
> the Project Management Plan and to manage and report on activities in
> accordance with the plan)
>
> Subtask 1.1
>
> (Description)
>
> Task 2.0 - (Title)
>
> PHASE II (Optional)
>
> Task 3.0 - (Title)
>
> D. DELIVERABLES
>
> The periodic, topical, and final reports shall be submitted in
> accordance with the attached \"Federal Assistance Reporting
> Checklist\" and the instructions accompanying the checklist.
>
> \[Note: The Recipient shall provide a list of deliverables other than
> those identified on the \"Federal Assistance Reporting Checklist\"
> that will be delivered. These reports shall also be identified within
> the text of the Statement of Project Objectives. See the following
> examples:
>
> 1\. Task 1.1 - (Report Description)
>
> 2\. Task 2.2 - (Report Description)
>
> E. BRIEFINGS/TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS (If applicable)
>
> Additional briefings shall be presented on approximately a semi-annual
> basis consistent with the DOE annual program reviews, prior to an
> identified decision point and/or the transition to a new budget
> period. The final briefing shall be presented within 30 days of the
> expiration of the award. These briefings shall be made at either the
> DOE/NETL locations (Washington DC / Pittsburgh, PA / Morgantown, WV)
> or at one of the project team sites.
>
> In addition, a technical presentation will be required at the annual
> DOE Program Merit Review. Additional technical papers shall be
> developed and delivered as appropriate at technical society meetings,
> or at technical exchange meetings, which may be organized by DOE.

-   [Project Performance Site:]{.underline}***\
    ***Indicate the primary site where the work will be performed. If a
    portion of the work will be performed at any other sites, identify
    those sites, also.

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-   [Bibliography & References Cited Appendix:]{.underline}\
    Provide a bibliography of any references cited in the Project
    Narrative. Each reference must include the names of all authors (in
    the same sequence in which they appear in the publication), the
    article and journal title, book title, volume number, page numbers,
    and year of publication. Include only bibliographic citations.
    Applicants should be especially careful to follow scholarly
    practices in providing citations for source materials relied upon
    when preparing any section of the application. In order to reduce
    the number of files attached to your application, please provide the
    Bibliography and References Cited information as an appendix to your
    project narrative. Do not attach a file in field 8. This appendix
    will not count in the project narrative page limitation.
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    height="8.333333333333333e-3in"}

> ***Other Attachments (Field 11 on the form)***:
>
> If you need to elaborate on your responses to questions 1-5 on the
> "Other Project Information" document, attach a file in field 11.
>
> Also, attach the following files:
>
> **Project Management Plan.**
>
> This plan should be formatted to include the following sections with
> each section to include the information as described below:
>
> A. Executive Summary: Provide a description of the project that
> includes the objective, project goals, and expected results. For
> purposes of the application, this information is included in the
> Project Narrative (Field 7) and should be simply copied to this
> document for completeness, so that the Project Management Plan is a
> stand-alone document.
>
> B. Risk Management: Provide a summary description of the proposed
> approach to identify, analyze, and respond to perceived risks
> associated with the proposed project. Project risk events are
> uncertain future events that, if realized, impact the success of the
> project. As a minimum, include the initial identification of
> significant technical, resource, and management issues that have the
> potential to impede project progress and strategies to minimize
> impacts from those issues.
>
> C. Milestone Log: Provide milestones for each budget period (or phase)
> of the project. Each milestone should include a title and planned
> completion date, Milestones should be quantitative and show progress
> toward budget period and/or project goals.
>
> \[Note: During project performance, the Recipient will report the
> Milestone Status as part of the required quarterly Progress Report as
> prescribed under Attachment 4, Reporting Requirements Checklist. The
> Milestone Status will present actual performance in comparison with
> Milestone Log, and include:
>
> \(1\) the **[actual]{.underline}** status and progress of the project,
>
> \(2\) specific progress made toward achieving the project's
> milestones, and,
>
> \(3\) any proposed changes in the project's schedule required to
> complete milestones. \]
>
> D. Funding and Costing Profile: Provide a table (the Project Funding
> Profile) that shows, by budget period, the amount of government
> funding going to each project team member. Also, provide a table (the
> Project Costing Profile) that projects, by month, the expenditure of
> government funds for the first budget period, at a minimum.
>
> E. Project Timeline: Provide a timeline of the project (similar to a
> Gantt chart) broken down by each task and subtask, as described in the
> Statement of Project Objectives. The timeline should include for each
> task, a start date, and end date. The timeline should show
> interdependencies between tasks and include the milestones that are
> identified in the Milestone Log (Section C).
>
> F. Success Criteria at Decision Points: Provide success criteria for
> each decision point in the project, including go/no-go decision points
> and the conclusions of budget periods and the entire project. The
> success criteria should be objective and stated in terms of specific,
> measurable, and repeatable data. Usually, the success criteria pertain
> to desirable outcomes, results, and observations from the project.
>
> \[Note: As the first task in the Statement of Project Objectives,
> successful applicants will revise the version of the Project
> Management Plan that is submitted with their applications by including
> details from the negotiation process. This Project Management Plan
> will be updated by the Recipient as the project progresses, and the
> Recipient must use this plan to report schedule and budget
> variances.\]
>
> Save this plan in a single file named "pmp.pdf" and click on "Add
> Attachments" in Field 11 to attach.

**Commitment Letters from Third Parties Contributing to Cost Sharing**

If a third party, (i.e., a party other than the organization submitting
the application) proposes to provide all or part of the required cost
sharing, the applicant must include a letter from the third party
stating that it is committed to providing a specific minimum dollar
amount of cost sharing. The letter should also identify the proposed
cost sharing (e.g., cash, services, and/or property) to be contributed.
Letters must be signed by the person authorized to commit the
expenditure of funds by the entity and be provided in a PDF format. Save
this information in a single file named "CLTP.pdf" and click on "Add
Attachments" in Field 11 to attach.

> **Budget for DOE/NNSA Federally Funded Research and Development Center
> (FFRDC) Contractor, if applicable.** If a DOE/NNSA FFRDC contractor is
> to perform a portion of the work, you must provide a DOE Field Work
> Proposal in accordance with the requirements in DOE Order 412.1 Work
> Authorization System. This order and the DOE Field Work Proposal form
> are available at
> <http://management.energy.gov/business_doe/business_forms.htm>. Use
> the FFRDC name as the file name (up to 10 letters) and attach to the
> R&R Other Project Information form in Field 11 -- Add Attachments.
>
> **Environmental Questionnaire**
>
> You must complete the environmental questionnaire at
> <http://www.netl.doe.gov/business/forms.html> . Save the questionnaire
> in a single file named "Env.pdf" and click on "Add Attachments" in
> Field 11 to attach.
>
> **Class Advanced Patent Waiver**
>
> Eligible applicants must include a letter stating their intention to
> participate in the class waiver and agree to the standard waiver terms
> and conditions, including US competiveness. Letters must be signed by
> the person authorized to commit the expenditure of funds by the entity
> and be provided and a PDF format. Save this letter in a single file
> named "WVR.pdf" and click on "Add Attachments" in Field 11 to attach.
>
> **Vehicle Commitment Requirement**
>
> Eligible applicants must include a letter stating their intention to
> deliver the minimum commitment of 80 or more PHEVs over a three (3)
> year period. The minimum delivery commitment is 10 vehicles within the
> first 12 months, 20 additional vehicles within the second 12 months
> and 50 additional vehicles within the third 12 months (referenced to
> the date of award initiation). Letters must be signed by the person
> authorized to commit the expenditure of funds by the entity and be
> provided and a PDF format. Save this letter in a single file named
> "DLV.pdf" and click on "Add Attachments" in Field 11 to attach.

3.  **RESEARCH AND RELATED Senior/Key Person**

> Complete this form before the Budget form to populate data on the
> Budget form. Beginning with the PD/PI, provide a profile for each
> senior/key person proposed. A senior/key person is any individual who
> contributes in a substantive, measurable way to the
> scientific/technical development or execution of the project, whether
> or not a salary is proposed for this individual. Subawardees and
> consultants must be included if they meet this definition. For each
> senior/key person provide:
>
> ***Biographical Sketch**.*
>
> Complete a biographical sketch for each senior/key person and attach
> to the "Attach Biographical Sketch" field in each profile. The
> biographical information for each person must not exceed 2 pages when
> printed on 8.5" by 11" paper with 1 inch margins (top, bottom, left,
> and right) with font not smaller than 11 point and must include:
>
> *[Education and Training]{.underline}*. Undergraduate, graduate and
> postdoctoral training, provide institution, major/area, degree and
> year.
>
> *[Research and Professional Experience]{.underline}*: Beginning with
> the current position list, in chronological order,
> professional/academic positions with a brief description.
>
> *[Publications]{.underline}*. Provide a list of up to 10 publications
> most closely related to the proposed project. For each publication,
> identify the names of all authors (in the same sequence in which they
> appear in the publication), the article title, book or journal title,
> volume number, page numbers, year of publication, and website address
> if available electronically.
>
> Patents, copyrights, and software systems developed may be provided in
> addition to or substituted for publications.
>
> *[Synergistic Activities]{.underline}*. List no more than 5
> professional and scholarly activities related to the effort proposed.
>
> ***Current and Pending Support***

-   Provide a list of all current and pending support (both Federal and
    non-Federal) for the Project Director/Principal Investigator(s)
    (PD/PI) and senior/key persons, including subawardees, for ongoing
    projects and pending applications. For each organization providing
    support, show the total award amount for the entire award period
    (including indirect costs) and the number of person-months per year
    to be devoted to the project by the senior/key person. Concurrent
    submission of an application to other organizations for simultaneous
    consideration will not prejudice its review. Save the information in
    a separate file and attach to the "Attach Current and Pending
    Support" field in each profile.

> []{.mark}

4.  **RESEARCH AND RELATED BUDGET (TOTAL FED + NON-FED)**

> Complete the Research and Related Budget (Total Fed & Non-Fed) form in
> accordance with the instructions on the form (Activate Help Mode to
> see instructions) and the following instructions. You must complete a
> separate budget for each year of support requested. The form will
> generate a cumulative budget for the total project period. You must
> complete all the mandatory information on the form before the NEXT
> PERIOD button is activated. You may request funds under any of the
> categories listed as long as the item and amount are necessary to
> perform the proposed work, meet all the criteria for allowability
> under the applicable Federal cost principles, and are not prohibited
> by the funding restrictions in this announcement (See PART IV. G).
>
> [Budget Justification (Field K on the form)]{.underline}.
>
> Provide the required supporting information for the following costs
> (See R&R instructions): equipment; domestic and foreign travel;
> participant/trainees; material and supplies; publication; consultant
> services; ADP/computer services; subaward/consortium/contractual;
> equipment or facility rental/user fees; alterations and renovations;
> and indirect cost type. Provide any other information you wish to
> submit to justify your budget request. If cost sharing is required,
> provide an explanation of the source, nature, amount, and availability
> of any proposed cost sharing. Attach a single budget justification
> file for the entire project period in Field K. The file automatically
> carries over to each budget year.

5.  **R&R SUBAWARD (Total Fed + Non-Fed) FORM**

> [Budgets for Subawardees, other than DOE FFRDC
> Contractors]{.underline}. You must provide a separate cumulative R&R
> budget for each subawardee that is expected to perform work estimated
> to be more than \$100,000 or 50 percent of the total work effort
> (whichever is less). Download the R&R Budget Attachment from the R&R
> SUBAWARD BUDGET (Total Fed + Non-Fed) FORM and e-mail it to each
> subawardee that is required to submit a separate budget. After the
> Subawardee has e-mailed its completed budget back to you, attach it to
> one of the blocks provided on the form. Use up to 10 letters of the
> subawardee's name as the file name.

6.  **Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)**

> If applicable, complete SF- LLL. Applicability: If any funds other
> than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
> person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
> employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee
> of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with
> the grant/cooperative agreement, you must complete and submit Standard
> Form -- LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying."

+-----------------------------------+----------------+-----------------+
| **Name of Document**              | **Format**     | **Attach to**   |
+-----------------------------------+----------------+-----------------+
| **SF 424 (R&R)**                  | Form           | N/A             |
+-----------------------------------+----------------+-----------------+
| **RESEARCH AND RELATED Other      | Form           | N/A             |
| Project Information**             |                |                 |
+-----------------------------------+----------------+-----------------+
| Project Summary/Abstract          | PDF            | Field 6         |
+-----------------------------------+----------------+-----------------+
| Project Narrative, including      | PDF            | Field 7         |
| required appendices               |                |                 |
+-----------------------------------+----------------+-----------------+
| Budget for DOE/NNSA FFRDC, if     | PDF            | Field 11        |
| applicable                        |                |                 |
+-----------------------------------+----------------+-----------------+
| Project Management Plan           | PDF            | Field 11        |
+-----------------------------------+----------------+-----------------+
| Commitment Letters from Third     | PDF            | Field 11        |
| Parties                           |                |                 |
+-----------------------------------+----------------+-----------------+
| Environmental Questionnaire       | PDF            | Field 11        |
+-----------------------------------+----------------+-----------------+
| Class Advanced Patent Waiver      | PDF            | Field 11        |
+-----------------------------------+----------------+-----------------+
| > Vehicle Commitment Letter       | PDF            | Field 11        |
+-----------------------------------+----------------+-----------------+
| **RESEARCH & RELATED SENIOR/KEY   | Form           | N/A             |
| PERSON**                          |                |                 |
+-----------------------------------+----------------+-----------------+
| Biographical Sketch               | PDF            | Attach to       |
|                                   |                | appropriate     |
|                                   |                | block           |
+-----------------------------------+----------------+-----------------+
| Current and Pending Support       | PDF            | Attach to       |
|                                   |                | appropriate     |
|                                   |                | block           |
+-----------------------------------+----------------+-----------------+
| **RESEARCH AND RELATED BUDGET     | Form           | N/A             |
| (Total Fed + Non-Fed)**           |                |                 |
+-----------------------------------+----------------+-----------------+
| Budget Justification              | PDF            | Field K         |
+-----------------------------------+----------------+-----------------+
| **R&R SUBAWARD BUDGET (Total      | Form           | N/A             |
| Fed + Non-Fed) ATTACHMENT(S)      |                |                 |
| FORM**, if applicable             |                |                 |
+-----------------------------------+----------------+-----------------+
| **SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying   | Form           | N/A             |
| Activities,** if applicable       |                |                 |
+-----------------------------------+----------------+-----------------+

C.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700874 .anchor}**SUBMISSIONS FROM
    SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS**

> If selected for award, DOE/NNSA reserves the right to request
> additional or clarifying information for any reason deemed necessary,
> including, but not limited to:

-   Indirect cost information

-   Other budget information

-   Name and phone number of the Designated Responsible Employee for
    complying

> with national policies prohibiting discrimination (See 10 CFR 1040.5)

-   Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Software, if
    applicable

-   Commitment Letter from Third Parties Contributing to Cost Sharing,
    if applicable

D.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700875 .anchor}**SUBMISSION DATES AND
    TIMES**

> **1. Pre-application Due Date**

-   Pre-applications are not required.

> **2. Application Due Date**

-   Applications must be received by **February 13, 2008**, no later
    than 8:00 PM Eastern Time to be considered for award under Round 1
    of this announcement. You are encouraged to transmit your
    application well before the deadline. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER
    THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE REVIEWED OR CONSIDERED FOR AWARD under
    Round 1 of this announcement. All applications received on or before
    February 13, 2008 will be considered for award under Round 1 only.
    To be considered for award under Round 2 of the announcement, Round
    2 applications must be received by **April 30, 2008**, no later than
    8:00 PM Eastern Time.

[]{.mark}

**This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) has TWO (2) closing dates
as outlined**

**below.**

**[EVALUATION PEERIOD]{.underline} [APPLICATION DUE DATE]{.underline}**

**Round 1 February 13, 2008 8:00 PM Eastern time**

**Round 2 April 30, 2008 8:00 PM Eastern time**

> **It is anticipated that selection of Round 1 applications will be
> announced before the**
>
> **closing date of Round 2 under this FOA. Unsuccessful applicants from
> Round 1 are**
>
> **eligible to submit an application for Round 2 under this FOA.**

E.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700876 .anchor}**INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW**

-   This program is subject to Executive Order 12372 (Intergovernmental
    Review of Federal Programs) and the regulations at 10 CFR Part 1005.

F.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700877 .anchor}**FUNDING RESTRICTIONS**

> **\
> **[Cost Principles]{.underline} Costs must be allowable in accordance
> with the applicable Federal cost principles referenced in 10 CFR part
> 600. The cost principles for commercial organization are in FAR Part
> 31.
>
> [Pre-award Costs]{.underline} Recipients may charge to an award
> resulting from this announcement pre-award costs that were incurred
> within the ninety (90) calendar day period immediately preceding the
> effective date of the award, if the costs are allowable in accordance
> with the applicable Federal cost principles referenced in 10 CFR part
> 600. Recipients must obtain the prior approval of the contracting
> officer for any pre-award costs that are for periods greater than this
> 90 day calendar period.
>
> Pre-award costs are incurred at the applicant's risk. DOE is under no
> obligation to reimburse such costs if for any reason the applicant
> does not receive an award or if the award is made for a lesser amount
> than the applicant expected.

G.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700878 .anchor}**OTHER SUBMISSION AND
    REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS**

######### 

> **1. Where to Submit**

-   **[APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH GRANTS.GOV TO BE
    CONSIDERED FOR AWARD]{.underline}.** Submit electronic applications
    through the "Apply for Grants" function at
    [www.Grants.gov](http://www.Grants.gov/). If you have problems
    completing the registration process or submitting your application,
    call Grants.gov at 1-800-518-4726 or send an email to
    [support@grants.gov](mailto:support@gratns.gov).

> **2. Registration Process**

-   You must COMPLETE the one-time registration process ([all
    steps]{.underline}) before you can submit your first application
    through Grants.gov (See
    [www.grants.gov/GetStarted](http://www.grants.gov/GetStarted)). **We
    recommend that you start this process at least three weeks before
    the application due date**. It may take 21 days or more to complete
    the entire process. Use the Grants.gov Organizational Registration
    Checklists at
    <http://www.grants.gov/assets/OrganizationRegCheck.pdf> to guide you
    through the process. [IMPORTANT]{.underline}: During the CCR
    registration process, you will be asked to designate an E-Business
    Point of Contact (EBIZ POC). The EBIZ POC must obtain a special
    password called "Marketing Partner identification Number" (MPIN).
    When you have completed the process, you should call the Grants.gov
    Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 to verify that you have completed the
    final step (i.e., Grants.gov registration).

> **3.** **Application Receipt Notices**
>
> After an application is submitted, the Authorized Organization
> Representative (AOR) will receive a series of five e-mails. It is
> extremely important that the AOR watch for and save each of the
> emails. It may take up to two (2) business days from application
> submission to receipt of email Number 2. [When the AOR receives email
> Number 5, it is their responsibility to follow the instructions in the
> email to logon to IIPS and verify that their application was received
> by DOE. You will need the Submission Receipt Number (email Number 1)
> to track a submission]{.underline}. The titles of the five e-mails
> are:
>
> Number 1 - Grants.gov Submission Receipt Number
>
> Number 2 - Grants.gov Submission Validation Receipt for Application
> Number
>
> Number 3 - Grants.gov Grantor Agency Retrieval Receipt for Application
> Number
>
> Number 4 - Grants.gov Agency Tracking Number Assignment for
> Application Number

Number 5 -- DOE e-Center Grant Application Received

> The last email will contain instructions for the AOR to register with
> the DOE e-Center. If the AOR is already registered with the DOE
> e-Center, the title of the last email changes to:

Number 5 -- DOE e-Center Grant Application Received and Matched

> This email will contain the direct link to the application in IIPS.
> The AOR will need to enter their DOE e-Center user id and password to
> access the application.

# Part V - APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

A.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700880 .anchor}**CRITERIA**

> **1. Initial Review Criteria**

-   Prior to a comprehensive merit evaluation, DOE will perform an
    initial review to determine that (1) the applicant is eligible for
    an award; (2) the information required by the announcement has been
    submitted; (3) all mandatory requirements are satisfied; and (4) the
    proposed project is responsive to the objectives of the funding
    opportunity announcement.

> **2. Merit Review Criteria**

The following criteria are to be used to evaluate Applications:

> **[Criterion 1: Technical Merit (40%)]{.underline}**

a)  Responsiveness and relevance to the programmatic research goals and
    requirements identified in this announcement for this area of
    interest, including rationale for the vehicle design

b)  Knowledge and understanding of vehicle design and manufacturing,
    related past and current work and how the proposed effort builds on
    or expands from these prior efforts to ensure a production-intent
    design, i.e., their adaptation of and application to specific
    vehicle propulsion systems and platforms

c)  Degree and nature of the identified risk in demonstrating the
    proposed technology, including definition of potential technology
    deficiencies, proposed solutions and risk ;

d)  Innovativeness of the proposed technology

e)  Scientific soundness and technical feasibility of the proposed
    energy storage and propulsion technology proposed for the vehicle.
    (Is it based on sound scientific principles and on an understanding
    of the current state-of-the-art?)

f)  Adequacy of discussion of the current state of development of the
    proposed energy storage and propulsion technology and the
    applicability to the proposed vehicle, including any modeling or
    laboratory data and results

g)  The thoroughness of the operation and maintenance plans for the
    vehicles

h)  The appropriateness of methodology for data collection and
    evaluation that will lead to advancement of the technology

i)  Adequacy of the plan to meet all relevant emission regulations and
    comply with FMVSS

j)  The ability to meet the 10 mile UDDS minimum requirement

k)  The ability to commit the vehicles to the locations outlined by DOE
    and the ability to identify three geographically diverse locations
    for vehicle testing

l)  The ability to meet the minimum vehicle commitment, development and
    demonstration of 80 vehicles over a three year period (10 vehicles
    within the first 12 months, 20 additional vehicles within the second
    12 months and 50 additional vehicles within the third 12 months
    (referenced to the date of award initiation))

m)  Cost share greater than the required minimum of 50%

n)  Use of advanced batteries and/or alternative fuels or advanced
    technology diesels

> **[Criterion 2: Technology Potential and Commercialization Strategy
> (25%)]{.underline}**

a)  Potential of the proposed vehicle technologies to reduce petroleum
    consumption and significantly contribute to the petroleum
    displacement objectives of the Administration's '20 in 10'
    initiative (i.e., including economic viability and high volume
    production potential while providing the potential for mass market
    penetration and high volume production) This shall be accomplished
    through computer simulation of vehicle technologies (including
    vehicle configuration and control strategies) via PSAT, GREET and/or
    other efficiency or economic models

b)  Potential for the proposed vehicle to reduce or support reduction of
    the environmental impact relative to the conventional production
    version of the vehicle

c)  Potential to compete economically in and benefit the U.S.
    marketplace; and

d)  General applicability, timeliness, and economic viability of the
    proposed vehicle

> **[Criterion 3: Applicant and Team Member Roles, Capabilities and
> Facilities (20%)]{.underline}**

a)  Qualifications and capabilities of key personnel and extent of
    involvement in the project

b)  Prior success in conventional and hybrid vehicle design and volume
    production

c)  Extent of involvement of the vehicle manufacturer in the execution
    of the proposed work

d)  Ability to assemble a team necessary for the successful development
    of the technology

e)  Availability and adequacy of equipment, facilities, and other
    support necessary for the successful performance of the proposed
    work

f)  Appropriateness of the planned assignment of responsibilities; and

g)  Adequacy and appropriateness of the proposed plan for coordinating,
    directing, and performing the proposed work

> **[Criterion 4: Project Management Plan (15%)]{.underline}**

a)  Adequacy and thoroughness of the approach to the proposed work to
    successfully meet the project objectives, including plans to
    comprehensively address key problems and hurdles to the viability of
    the technology

b)  Adequacy of the planned testing to address key operational and
    performance aspects of the technology, including the level of detail
    for proposed test matrices and data acquisition

c)  Adequacy and appropriateness of the schedule including the duration
    and sequencing of tasks and the scheduling of project milestones and
    decision points

d)  Adequacy of the product integration plans/processes to meet the
    delivery schedule according to the Program Area of Interest

e)  Adequacy of plans for continued development, integration, and/or
    commercialization of the proposed technology beyond the proposed
    effort

> []{.mark}
>
> []{.mark}
>
> **3. Other Selection Factors***.*
>
> The selection official may consider the following program policy
> factors in the selection process:

1.  It may be desirable to select projects for award of less technical
    merit than other projects, if such a selection will optimize use of
    available funds by allowing more projects to be supported while not
    being detrimental to the overall objectives of the program.

2.  It may be desirable to select projects that collectively represent
    diverse types and sizes of applicant organizations.

3.  It may be desirable to select projects for award that represent a
    diversity of technology concepts and applications, as well as
    technical approaches.

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B.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700881 .anchor}**REVIEW AND SELECTION
    PROCESS**

**1. [Merit Review]{.underline}**

-   Applications that pass the initial review will be subjected to a
    merit review in accordance with the guidance provided in the
    "Department of Energy Merit Review Guide for Financial Assistance."
    This guide is available under Financial Assistance, Regulations and
    Guidance at
    <http://www.management.energy.gov/documents/meritrev.pdf>.

**2. [Selection]{.underline}**

-   The Selection Official will consider the merit review
    recommendation, program policy factors, and the amount of funds
    available.

**3. [Discussions and Award]{.underline}**

-   The Government may enter into discussions with a selected applicant
    for any reason deemed necessary, including but not limited to: (1)
    the budget is not appropriate or reasonable for the requirement; (2)
    only a portion of the application is selected for award; (3) the
    Government needs additional information to determine that the
    recipient is capable of complying with the requirements in 10 CFR
    part 600; and/or (4) special terms and conditions are required.
    Failure to resolve satisfactorily the issues identified by the
    Government will preclude award to the applicant.

C.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700882 .anchor}**ANTICIPATED NOTICE OF
    SELECTION AND AWARD DATES**

-   DOE anticipates notifying applicants selected for award under Round
    1prior to the end of April 2008. DOE anticipates making awards by
    the end of June 2008.

-   DOE anticipates notifying applicants selected for award under Round
    2 prior to the end of July 2008. DOE anticipates making awards by
    September 30, 2008.

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[]{.mark}

# Part VI - AWARD ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION

A.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700884 .anchor}**AWARD NOTICES**

> **1. Notice of Selection**

-   DOE will notify applicants selected for award. This notice of
    selection is not an authorization to begin performance. (See Part
    IV.G with respect to the allowability of pre-award costs.)

> Organizations whose applications have not been selected will be
> advised as promptly as possible. This notice will explain why the
> application was not selected.
>
> **2. Notice of Award**

-   A Notice of Financial Assistance Award issued by the contracting
    officer is the authorizing award document. It normally includes
    either as an attachment or by reference: (1). Special Terms and
    Conditions; (2). Applicable program regulations, if any; (3).
    Application as approved by DOE/NNSA.; (4). DOE assistance
    regulations at 10 CFR part 600, or, for Federal Demonstration
    Partnership (FDP) institutions, the FDP terms and conditions; (5).
    National Policy Assurances To Be Incorporated As Award Terms; (6).
    Budget Summary; and (7). Federal Assistance Reporting Checklist,
    which identifies the reporting requirements.

B.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700885 .anchor}**ADMINISTRATIVE AND
    NATIONAL POLICY REQUIREMENTS**

    **1.** **Administrative Requirements**

> The administrative requirements for DOE grants and cooperative
> agreements are contained in 10 CFR part 600 (See:
> [http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov](http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/)), except for
> grants and cooperative agreements made to Federal Demonstration
> Partnership (FDP) institutions. The FDP terms and conditions and DOE
> FDP agency specific terms and conditions are located on the National
> Science Foundation web site at
> <http://www.nsf.gov/awards/managing/fed_dem_part.jsp>.

**2. Special Terms and Conditions and National Policy Requirements**

> **Special Terms and Conditions and National Policy Requirements**
>
> The DOE Special Terms and Conditions for Use in Most Grants and
> Cooperative Agreements are located at
> <http://management.energy.gov/business_doe/business_forms.htm>.
>
> The National Policy Assurances To Be Incorporated As Award Terms are
> located at DOE
> <http://management.energy.gov/business_doe/business_forms.htm>.
>
> **Intellectual Property Provisions**
>
> The standard DOE financial assistance intellectual property provisions
> applicable to the various types of recipients are located at
> <http://www.gc.doe.gov/financial_assistance_awards.htm>.
>
> **Statement of Substantial Involvement**
>
> A cooperative agreement will be awarded under this program
> announcement. The DOE Specialist and DOE Project Officer will
> negotiate a Statement of Substantial Involvement prior to award.

C.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700887 .anchor}**REPORTING**

Reporting requirements are identified on the Federal Assistance
Reporting Checklist, DOE F 4600.2, attached to the award agreement. See
the NETL Business Page at
<http://www.netl.doe.gov/business/forms/FederalAssistanceReportingChecklistExample.pdf>

for the proposed Checklist for this program**.**

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184700888 .anchor}**PART VII - QUESTIONS/AGENCY
CONTACTS**

A.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700889 .anchor}**QUESTIONS**

> Questions regarding the content of the announcement must be submitted
> through the "Submit Question" feature of the DOE Industry Interactive
> Procurement System (IIPS) at
> [http://e-center.doe.gov](http://e-center.doe.gov/). Locate the
> program announcement on IIPS and then click on the "Submit Question"
> button. Enter required information. You will receive an electronic
> notification that your question has been answered. DOE/NNSA will try
> to respond to a question within 3 business days, unless a similar
> question and answer have already been posted on the website.
>
> Questions relating to the registration process, system requirements,
> how an application form works, or the submittal process must be
> directed to Grants.gov at 1-800-518-4726 or <support@grants.gov>.
> DOE/NNSA cannot answer these questions.

B.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700890 .anchor}**AGENCY CONTACT**

Name: Jeffrey S. Kooser

E-mail: Jeffrey.Kooser@netl.doe.gov

FAX: 304-285-4683

Telephone (Optional): 304-285-4253

# PART VIII - OTHER INFORMATION

A.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700892 .anchor}**MODIFICATIONS**

Notices of any modifications to this announcement will be posted on
Grants.gov and the DOE Industry Interactive Procurement System (IIPS).
You can receive an email when a modification or an announcement message
is posted by joining the mailing list for this announcement through the
link in IIPS. When you download the application at Grants.gov, you can
also register to receive notifications of changes through Grants.gov.

B.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700893 .anchor}**GOVERNMENT RIGHT TO REJECT
    OR NEGOTIATE**

DOE reserves the right, without qualification, to reject any or all
applications received in response to this announcement and to select any
application, in whole or in part, as a basis for negotiation and/or
award.

C.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700894 .anchor}**COMMITMENT OF PUBLIC
    FUNDS**

The Contracting Officer is the only individual who can make awards or
commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds. A commitment
by other than the Contracting Officer, either explicit or implied, is
invalid.

D.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700895 .anchor}**PROPRIETARY APPLICATION
    INFORMATION**

> Patentable ideas, trade secrets, proprietary or confidentional
> commercial or financial information, disclosure of which may harm the
> applicant, should be included in an application only when such
> information is necessary to convey an understanding of the proposed
> project. The use and disclosure of such data may be restricted,
> provided the applicant includes the following legend on the first page
> of the project narrative and specifies the pages of the application
> which are to be restricted:
>
> "The data contained in pages \_\_\_\_\_ of this application have been
> submitted in confidence and contain trade secrets or proprietary
> information, and such data shall be used or disclosed only for
> evaluation purposes, provided that if this applicant receives an award
> as a result of or in connection with the submission of this
> application, DOE shall have the right to use or disclose the data
> herein to the extent provided in the award. This restriction does not
> limit the government's right to use or disclose data obtained without
> restriction from any source, including the applicant."
>
> To protect such data, each line or paragraph on the pages containing
> such data must be specifically identified and marked with a legend
> similar to the following:
>
> "The following contains proprietary information that (name of
> applicant) requests not be released to persons outside the Government,
> except for purposes of review and evaluation."

E.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700896 .anchor}**EVALUATION AND
    ADMINISTRATION BY NON-FEDERAL PERSONNEL**

> In conducting the merit review evaluation, the Government may seek the
> advice of qualified non‑Federal personnel as reviewers. The Government
> may also use non-Federal personnel to conduct routine,
> nondiscretionary administrative activities. The applicant, by
> submitting its application, consents to the use of non-Federal
> reviewers/administrators. Non-Federal reviewers must sign conflict of
> interest and non-disclosure agreements prior to reviewing an
> application. Non-Federal personnel conducting administrative
> activities must sign a non-disclosure agreement.

F.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700897 .anchor}**INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
    DEVELOPED UNDER THIS PROGRAM**

> [Patent Rights]{.underline}. The government will have certain
> statutory rights in an invention that is conceived or first actually
> reduced to practice under a DOE award. 42 U.S.C. 5908 provides that
> title to such inventions vests in the United States, except where 35
> U.S.C. 202 provides otherwise for nonprofit organizations or small
> business firms. However, the Secretary of Energy may waive all or any
> part of the rights of the United States subject to certain conditions.
> (See "Notice of Right to Request Patent Waiver" in paragraph G below.)
>
> [Rights in Technical Data]{.underline}. Normally, the government has
> unlimited rights in technical data created under a DOE agreement.
> Delivery or third party licensing of proprietary software or data
> developed solely at private expense will not normally be required
> except as specifically negotiated in a particular agreement to satisfy
> DOE's own needs or to insure the commercialization of technology
> developed under a DOE agreement.
>
> [Special Protected Data Statutes]{.underline}. This program is covered
> by a special protected data statute. The provisions of the statute
> provide for the protection from public disclosure, for a period of up
> to **Five (5)** years from the development of the information, of data
> that would be trade secret, or commercial or financial information
> that is privileged or confidential, if the information had been
> obtained from a non-Federal party. Generally, the provision entitled,
> Rights in Data − Programs Covered Under Special Protected Data
> Statutes (10 CFR 600 Appendix A to Subpart D), would apply to an award
> made under this announcement. This provision will identify data or
> categories of data first produced in the performance of the award that
> will be made available to the public, notwithstanding the statutory
> authority to withhold data from public dissemination, and will also
> identify data that will be recognized by the parties as protected
> data.

G.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700898 .anchor}**NOTICE OF RIGHT TO REQUEST
    PATENT WAIVER**

Applicants may request a waiver of all or any part of the rights of the
United States in inventions conceived or first actually reduced to
practice in performance of an agreement as a result of this
announcement, in advance of or within 30 days after the effective date
of the award. However, the government has initiated the paperwork to
issue a class advanced patent waiver as an alternative to having each
applicant request an individual advance patent waiver. From the
perspective of a selected applicant, the same terms and conditions will
apply regardless of whether the waiver is a class waiver or an
individual waiver. The difference lies in how the Department processes
and administers the waiver. Advanced patent waivers are processed as the
result of individual petitions received from applicants. In contrast, a
class waiver originates from the Department of Energy and is processed
on behalf of all similarly situated applicants meeting eligibility
requirements as set forth in the announcement. Any patent waiver that
may be granted wheter an individual waiver or class waiver will be
subject to the terms and conditions in 10 CFR 784. Additionally, DOE's
patent waivers will include a U.S. competitiveness provision reflecting
DOE's programmatic objectives; e.g., improving the competitive position
as well as the U.S. employment opportunities in U.S. industries.

> For class waivers, eligible applicants are not required to submit
> waiver petitions. These applicants must simply state their intention
> to participate in the class waiver and agree to the standard waiver
> terms and conditions, including U.S. Competitiveness. These terms and
> conditions are attached hereto at
> <http://www.gc.doe.gov/documents/patwaivclau.pdf>.
>
> If a class waiver is not issued, an applicant does not qualify for the
> class waiver, or an Applicant, elects not to participate in the class
> waiver, an applicant, including its team members, may request a waiver
> of all or any part of the rights of the United States in inventions
> conceived or first actually reduced to practice in performance of an
> agreement as a result of this announcement, in advance of or within 30
> days after the effective date of the award. Even if such advance
> waiver is not requested or the request is denied, the Recipient will
> have a continuing right under the award to request a waiver of the
> rights of the United States in identified inventions, i.e., individual
> inventions conceived or first actually reduced to practice in
> performance of the award.
>
> Note that even though a class waiver is contemplated, applicants are
> not foreclosed from submitting an advance waiver petition. Since the
> intent of this announcement is to promote the commercialization of
> energy efficient vehicles, and multiple awards will be made by NETL, a
> class waiver would facilitate the transfer of invention rights from
> the government to the interested private sector applicants by making
> the benefits of this program widely available to the public in the
> shortest practicable time.
>
> Domestic small businesses and domestic nonprofit organizations will
> receive the patent rights clause at 37 CFR 401.14, i.e., the
> implementation of the Bayh-Dole Act. This clause permits domestic
> small business and domestic nonprofit organizations to retain title to
> subject inventions. Therefore, small businesses and nonprofit
> organizations do not need to request a waiver

Questions related to the waiver terms and conditions may be directed to
DOE Field Patent Counsel, Mark Dvorscak, <mark.dvorscak@ch.doe.gov>, ph
(630)-252-2393

H.  []{#__RefHeading___Toc184700900 .anchor}**NOTICE REGARDING
    ELIGIBLE/INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES**

> Eligible activities under this program include those which describe
> and promote the understanding of scientific and technical aspects of
> specific energy technologies, but not those which encourage or support
> political activities such as the collection and dissemination of
> information related to potential, planned or pending legislation.