Opportunity Information: Apply for DE PS36 09GO99011
Apply for DE PS36 09GO99011
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Industrial Assessment Centers Technical Field Manager" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.117 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 17, 2009 and posted on Feb 2, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 24, 2009 In order for the Industrial Technology Program to meet programmatic requirements.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a restricted eligibility. To be eligible, applicants must satisfy the following requirements Be located in the United States. Be a college or school of engineering that is an integral part of its institutional structure and that has at least one of its four year undergraduate programs accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission or the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Industrial Assessment Centers Technical Field Manager opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-PS36-09GO99011) is a U.S. Department of Energy solicitation administered through the Golden Field Office to fund a single organization to serve as the national Technical Field Manager for the Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) program. The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning DOE expects substantial involvement and ongoing coordination with the recipient during performance. The activity focus sits within energy efficiency, outreach, training, and technical analysis/assistance under CFDA 81.117, and it is framed around supporting DOE industrial energy efficiency priorities as well as the Energy Policy Act (EPACT) Section 106 objective of achieving a 2.5 percent annual reduction in industrial energy use.
Eligibility is restricted and narrowly defined. Applicants must be located in the United States and must be a college or school of engineering that is an integral part of its larger institution. In addition, the institution must have at least one four-year undergraduate engineering program accredited by ABET through either the Engineering Accreditation Commission or the Technology Accreditation Commission. In practice, this means the competition is aimed at accredited engineering schools with the institutional capacity to oversee a national program management function, not general nonprofits, private companies, or universities without ABET-accredited four-year engineering programs.
The core purpose of the project is to provide national-level program monitoring and management support for the IAC network under DOE policy guidance. As Technical Field Manager, the funded organization would help DOE manage the program consistently across regions, track performance, support quality and consistency in how services are delivered, and help ensure the IAC program contributes measurably to industrial energy reduction goals. DOE also signals that it wants the Field Manager role to be more than routine oversight; applicants are encouraged to bring forward new and innovative ideas for reaching industry, improving energy efficiency outcomes, and strengthening the delivery of IAC services alongside related Industrial Technology Program (ITP) and broader Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) services. The announcement explicitly invites creative approaches to educational opportunities and regional outreach, and it encourages the applicant to leverage partnerships and outside resources where that helps accomplish program objectives.
Financially, the opportunity lists an award floor of $3,000,000 and a ceiling of $4,500,000, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The posting date is February 2, 2009, with a closing date of March 24, 2009, and an archive date of May 27, 2009. The funding category is discretionary, and the overall thrust is to strengthen national coordination, accountability, and impact of DOE-supported industrial energy efficiency assistance delivered through the IAC program.
From an application and submission standpoint, DOE requires that applications be accessed, completed, and submitted through Grants.gov. The notice emphasizes that registration and submission readiness can take time and lists common prerequisites, including obtaining a DUNS number and registering in the federal contractor registration system (noted in the announcement as CCR, reflecting the system name used at the time), along with Grants.gov credentialing steps. Applicants are advised to begin registrations early and allow at least 21 days, and they are encouraged to verify successful registration through the Grants.gov Helpdesk. The announcement also includes period-specific technical warnings about Grants.gov compatibility, particularly issues with Microsoft Vista and Office 2007 file formats at that time, noting that Office 2007 files needed to be saved into older formats to avoid processing failures.
For questions, the announcement directs content questions to DOE’s Industry Interactive Procurement System (IIPS) using the “Submit Question†feature, and it provides contact pathways including the IIPS helpdesk email and a DOE program contact (Michael Schledorn, with an ITPIAC@go.doe.gov address). Operational Grants.gov submission issues are routed to the Grants.gov Contact Center via email or phone during standard weekday hours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC) Technical Field Manager opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number DE-PS36-09GO99011, issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and administered through DOE's Golden Field Office.
What is being funded?
DOE intends to fund a single organization to serve as the national Technical Field Manager for the Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) program, providing national-level program monitoring and management support for the IAC network under DOE policy guidance.
How many awards will DOE make under this solicitation?
The solicitation is designed to fund one organization to serve as the national Technical Field Manager for the IAC program.
What type of award is expected?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement. This means DOE expects substantial involvement and ongoing coordination with the recipient during the period of performance.
What agency and office are responsible for this opportunity?
The opportunity is a DOE solicitation administered through the Golden Field Office.
What is the primary purpose of the Technical Field Manager role?
The core purpose is to provide national-level monitoring and management support for the IAC network, helping DOE manage the program consistently across regions, track performance, support quality and consistency in service delivery, and ensure the IAC program contributes measurably to industrial energy reduction goals.
What program goals does DOE emphasize for this work?
The work is framed around supporting DOE industrial energy efficiency priorities and the Energy Policy Act (EPACT) Section 106 objective of achieving a 2.5 percent annual reduction in industrial energy use.
What activity areas does this opportunity focus on?
The stated activity focus includes energy efficiency, outreach, training, and technical analysis/assistance, aligned under CFDA 81.117.
Does DOE want the Field Manager to do more than routine oversight?
Yes. DOE signals that it wants the role to go beyond routine oversight. Applicants are encouraged to bring new and innovative ideas for reaching industry, improving energy efficiency outcomes, strengthening delivery of IAC services, and coordinating alongside related Industrial Technology Program (ITP) and broader EERE services.
Are partnerships and outside resources allowed or encouraged?
Yes. The announcement encourages the applicant to leverage partnerships and outside resources where that helps accomplish program objectives, including creative approaches to educational opportunities and regional outreach.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted. Applicants must be located in the United States and must be a college or school of engineering that is an integral part of its larger institution.
Is ABET accreditation required for eligibility?
Yes. The institution must have at least one four-year undergraduate engineering program accredited by ABET through either the Engineering Accreditation Commission or the Technology Accreditation Commission.
Does the opportunity appear open to general nonprofits or private companies?
Based on the stated eligibility requirements, the competition is aimed at accredited engineering schools with the institutional capacity to oversee a national program management function, not general nonprofits, private companies, or institutions without the required ABET-accredited four-year engineering program.
What are the funding amounts for this opportunity?
The opportunity lists an award floor of $3,000,000 and a ceiling of $4,500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding category?
The funding category is discretionary.
What are the key dates listed in the announcement?
The posting date is February 2, 2009. The closing date is March 24, 2009. The archive date is May 27, 2009.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be accessed, completed, and submitted through Grants.gov, as required by DOE in the notice.
What registrations or identifiers are mentioned as prerequisites to apply?
The notice highlights common prerequisites such as obtaining a DUNS number and registering in the federal contractor registration system referenced as CCR (the system name used at the time), along with completing Grants.gov registration and credentialing steps.
How far in advance should an applicant start Grants.gov registration steps?
The announcement advises applicants to begin registrations early and allow at least 21 days to complete the necessary steps and be submission-ready.
How can applicants confirm that their Grants.gov registration is successful?
Applicants are encouraged to verify successful registration through the Grants.gov Helpdesk.
Are there any technical warnings about Grants.gov submissions?
Yes. The announcement includes period-specific technical warnings, including compatibility issues at the time with Microsoft Vista and Office 2007 file formats. It notes that Office 2007 files needed to be saved into older formats to avoid processing failures.
Where should applicants direct content or program-related questions?
Content questions are directed to DOE's Industry Interactive Procurement System (IIPS) using the "Submit Question" feature.
Is there an email contact for IIPS help or support?
Yes. The announcement provides an IIPS helpdesk email as a contact pathway.
Is there a DOE program contact listed?
Yes. The notice identifies a DOE program contact: Michael Schledorn, with the email address ITPIAC@go.doe.gov.
Where should applicants direct Grants.gov submission or technical issues?
Operational Grants.gov submission issues are routed to the Grants.gov Contact Center via email or phone during standard weekday hours, as stated in the announcement.
What is the overall intent of funding this national Technical Field Manager position?
The overall thrust is to strengthen national coordination, accountability, and impact of DOE-supported industrial energy efficiency assistance delivered through the IAC program.
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