Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000701
Apply for DE FOA 0000701
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fuel Cell Powered Airport Ground Support Equipment Deployment" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.087 Renewable Energy Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 25, 2012 and posted on Apr 25, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 20, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Independent school districts City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- All types of domestic 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Energy (DOE), through its Fuel Cell Technologies Program and administered by the Golden Field Office, released Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0000701 titled "Fuel Cell Powered Airport Ground Support Equipment Deployment" to support real-world demonstrations of hydrogen fuel cell hybrid ground support equipment (GSE) at commercial airports and air freight distribution centers. The amendment highlighted in the notice primarily extends the application deadline to July 20, 2012 (from the original closing date of June 11, 2012). The overall aim is to accelerate practical deployment of fuel cell technology in a demanding transportation support setting, proving performance and durability under day-to-day operating conditions rather than only in controlled testing environments.
The technical focus is on packaged polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell power systems in the 5 to 20 kW range that run on hydrogen and can be integrated to power baggage tow tractors. DOE is specifically looking for solutions that can handle typical airport towing needs, with a target towing capability of about 3,000 to 6,000 pounds (1,362 to 2,722 kg). The FOA emphasizes operational expectations that reflect real airport duty cycles: at least 10 hours of continuous operation and a lifetime or demonstrated durability target of 5,000 total operating hours. In other words, applicants are expected to propose complete, deployable systems and then validate them in the field, collecting data that shows the equipment can do the work reliably, for long shifts, over meaningful service life.
Projects funded under this opportunity are expected to center on development, deployment, and field validation. That typically implies not just building or modifying equipment, but also installing it at operating sites, training operators and maintenance staff as needed, tracking performance metrics, and documenting outcomes such as uptime, fueling logistics, maintenance requirements, and overall suitability for airport or air freight operations. The target market is explicitly commercial airports and air freight distribution centers used by passenger airlines and the air freight industry, reflecting DOE interest in high-utilization fleets where emissions reductions, noise reductions, and operational improvements can be demonstrated at scale.
Funding is planned at approximately $2,500,000 in FY 2012 DOE funds for new awards, with DOE anticipating between 1 and 3 cooperative agreement awards depending on project size and scope. The announcement lists a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning selected recipients would need to contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources in line with DOE financial assistance rules. The FOA is categorized under the Energy funding activity area and is tied to CFDA number 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development). Award floor and ceiling are listed as 0 in the summary data, which generally indicates that applicants should rely on the FOA text for any specific budget guidance or that DOE did not pre-commit to fixed minimums or maximums in the listing.
Eligibility is broad for domestic entities and includes for-profit companies (including small businesses), state and local governments, special district governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations), and individuals, among others. However, there are explicit exclusions: other federal agencies are not eligible, FFRDC contractors are not eligible in that capacity, and nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995 are excluded. As with most DOE opportunities, applicants are expected to confirm eligibility details in the full FOA and ensure compliance with all federal assistance requirements.
Applications must be submitted electronically through the EERE Exchange website (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov). Applicants are required to register and create an Exchange account before submitting, and DOE provides an Exchange user guide at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx to walk applicants through the submission process. The full FOA posted on EERE Exchange contains the official instructions, evaluation criteria, points of contact for content questions, and technical submission questions. For applicants who cannot access the announcement electronically, the notice provides a contact: Scott Schmitz at 720-356-1774 or scott.schmitz@go.doe.gov. The opportunity was posted April 25, 2012, updated/created June 25, 2012, and is archived December 31, 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is Department of Energy (DOE) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0000701, titled "Fuel Cell Powered Airport Ground Support Equipment Deployment." It supports real-world demonstrations of hydrogen fuel cell hybrid airport ground support equipment (GSE) at commercial airports and air freight distribution centers.
Which DOE office and program are sponsoring and administering this FOA?
The FOA is released through DOE's Fuel Cell Technologies Program and is administered by the Golden Field Office.
What is the main goal of the FOA?
The goal is to accelerate practical deployment of fuel cell technology in a demanding transportation support setting by proving performance and durability under day-to-day operating conditions (not only controlled testing environments).
What types of sites are targeted for demonstrations?
The target market is commercial airports and air freight distribution centers used by passenger airlines and the air freight industry.
What equipment is the FOA focused on?
The FOA focuses on hydrogen fuel cell hybrid ground support equipment (GSE), specifically systems that can be integrated to power baggage tow tractors.
What fuel cell technology is specifically targeted?
DOE is looking for packaged polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell power systems that run on hydrogen.
What is the targeted fuel cell power range?
The technical focus is on packaged PEM fuel cell power systems in the 5 to 20 kW range.
What towing capability is DOE looking for?
DOE is specifically looking for solutions that can handle typical airport towing needs, with a target towing capability of about 3,000 to 6,000 pounds (1,362 to 2,722 kg).
What are the operational expectations for run time?
The FOA emphasizes duty cycles that reflect real airport operations, including at least 10 hours of continuous operation.
What durability or lifetime expectations are included?
The FOA includes a lifetime or demonstrated durability target of 5,000 total operating hours.
Does the FOA emphasize field validation or lab testing?
The emphasis is on real-world demonstrations and field validation under day-to-day operating conditions rather than only controlled testing environments.
What kinds of activities are projects expected to include?
Projects are expected to center on development, deployment, and field validation. The description indicates this can include building or modifying equipment, installing it at operating sites, training operators and maintenance staff as needed, tracking performance metrics, and documenting outcomes.
What kinds of outcomes or metrics might be tracked during the demonstration?
The opportunity description highlights documenting outcomes such as uptime, fueling logistics, maintenance requirements, and overall suitability for airport or air freight operations.
How much funding is planned for new awards?
DOE planned approximately $2,500,000 in FY 2012 DOE funds for new awards under this FOA.
How many awards does DOE expect to make?
DOE anticipated making between 1 and 3 cooperative agreement awards, depending on project size and scope.
What type of award instrument is expected?
The FOA indicates awards are expected to be cooperative agreements.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The FOA includes a cost sharing (matching) requirement, meaning selected recipients must contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources in line with DOE financial assistance rules.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development).
What funding activity area does this FOA fall under?
The FOA is categorized under the Energy funding activity area.
Are there specific minimum or maximum award amounts listed?
The summary data lists the award floor and ceiling as 0. This generally means applicants should rely on the full FOA text for any specific budget guidance or that DOE did not pre-commit to fixed minimums or maximums in the listing.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad for domestic entities and includes for-profit companies (including small businesses), state and local governments, special district governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations), and individuals, among others.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Explicit exclusions include other federal agencies, FFRDC contractors (in that capacity), and nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.
Where and how must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through the EERE Exchange website at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov.
Do applicants need an EERE Exchange account?
Yes. Applicants must register and create an Exchange account before submitting an application.
Is there guidance available for using EERE Exchange?
Yes. DOE provides an Exchange user guide at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx.
Where can applicants find the official FOA instructions and evaluation criteria?
The full FOA posted on EERE Exchange contains the official instructions, evaluation criteria, and points of contact for content and technical submission questions.
What is the application deadline, and what changed in the amendment?
The amendment primarily extended the application deadline to July 20, 2012, from the original closing date of June 11, 2012.
What are the key posting and archive dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted April 25, 2012, updated/created June 25, 2012, and archived December 31, 2012.
What if someone cannot access the announcement electronically?
The notice provides a contact for applicants who cannot access the announcement electronically: Scott Schmitz at 720-356-1774 or scott.schmitz@go.doe.gov.
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