Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000111
Apply for DE FOA 0000111
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Request for Information (RFI) on performance, durability, and cost targets for fuel cells designed for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) applications" 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 May 28, 2009 and posted on May 28, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- DOE is issuing this Request Information for information and feedback from stakeholders and the research community.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Golden Field Office, issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Request for Information (RFI) on performance, durability, and cost targets for fuel cells designed for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) applications" (Funding Opportunity Number DE FOA 0000111). The purpose of the RFI is to gather input from stakeholders and the research community on proposed technical performance, durability, and cost targets for fuel cell systems aimed specifically at residential Combined Heat and Power (CHP) use and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) applications. In practical terms, DOE is trying to validate or refine what "good" should look like for these fuel cell technologies (how well they should perform, how long they should last, and what they should cost) so the agency can set realistic, market-relevant goals that can guide future program planning and research direction.
This notice is not a grant competition and not a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). DOE is not accepting applications, making awards, or providing any funding under this posting. Instead, it is a formal mechanism to collect written feedback that DOE can consider as it develops or adjusts program strategies in the fuel cell space. The RFI also explicitly notes that DOE will not pay for any information submitted, and that the RFI is not intended to lead directly to a subsequent FOA. The focus is therefore informational and strategic rather than procurement- or award-oriented.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and associated with the energy research and development area, with CFDA number 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement because there is no award being made. The posting date and creation date were both May 28, 2009, and the response deadline (original and current closing date) was June 30, 2009, with an archive date of September 28, 2009. The award ceiling and floor are listed as $0, reinforcing that this is strictly an information-gathering request rather than a funding vehicle.
Eligibility is broadly framed around "stakeholders and the research community," and the listing indicates "Others" with a note to consult additional eligibility information for clarification. In an RFI context, that generally signals DOE is open to input from a wide range of interested parties such as manufacturers, technology developers, universities, national laboratories, utilities, installers, building energy stakeholders, trade groups, and other organizations with relevant technical or market insight into residential CHP fuel cells and APU fuel cell applications.
For questions about the content of the RFI, DOE directed parties to submit questions through FedConnect.net, and noted that registration in FedConnect is required to submit or view questions. For access issues and linking problems, the notice provides FedConnect Help Desk support (support@fedconnect.net). A DOE contact is also listed: Stephanie N. Carabajal (stephanie.carabajal@go.doe.gov). The full RFI text is referenced via a link on the posting page (described as available by scrolling to the bottom of the page), where detailed target areas and specific questions DOE wanted commenters to address would typically be provided.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this DOE opportunity?
This posting is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Golden Field Office. The RFI is titled: "Request for Information (RFI) on performance, durability, and cost targets for fuel cells designed for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) applications" (Funding Opportunity Number DE FOA 0000111).
2) Is this a grant or funding opportunity?
No. This notice is not a grant competition and not a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). DOE is not accepting applications, making awards, or providing any funding under this posting.
3) What is the purpose of the RFI?
The purpose is to gather input from stakeholders and the research community on proposed technical performance, durability, and cost targets for fuel cell systems aimed at residential Combined Heat and Power (CHP) use and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) applications.
4) What kind of input is DOE looking for?
DOE is specifically seeking written feedback on proposed targets for:
- Performance (how well the fuel cell systems should operate)
- Durability (how long the systems should last)
- Cost (what the systems should cost)
5) Why is DOE collecting this information?
DOE is trying to validate or refine what "good" should look like for these fuel cell technologies so the agency can set realistic, market-relevant goals that guide future program planning and research direction in the fuel cell space.
6) Does responding to this RFI result in funding or an award?
No. The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $0, which reinforces that this is strictly an information-gathering request rather than a funding vehicle.
7) Will DOE pay respondents for the information they submit?
No. The RFI explicitly notes that DOE will not pay for any information submitted.
8) Is DOE planning to release a future FOA based on this RFI?
The RFI states it is not intended to lead directly to a subsequent FOA. The focus is informational and strategic rather than award-oriented.
9) What applications are covered by this RFI?
The RFI targets fuel cell systems designed specifically for:
- Residential Combined Heat and Power (CHP) applications
- Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) applications
10) Who can respond (who is eligible)?
Eligibility is broadly framed around "stakeholders and the research community." The listing also indicates "Others" and advises parties to consult additional eligibility information for clarification. In practical terms (within an RFI context), this signals DOE is open to input from a wide range of interested parties with relevant technical or market insight related to residential CHP fuel cells and APU fuel cell applications.
11) What is the CFDA number and program area associated with this posting?
The posting is associated with CFDA number 81.087, Renewable Energy Research and Development, and is categorized as discretionary within the energy research and development area.
12) Is there any cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement because there is no award being made under this RFI.
13) What are the key dates for this RFI?
- Posting date: May 28, 2009
- Creation date: May 28, 2009
- Response deadline (closing date): June 30, 2009
- Archive date: September 28, 2009
14) How do I ask questions about the RFI?
DOE directed parties to submit questions through FedConnect.net. Registration in FedConnect is required to submit or view questions.
15) What if I have technical issues with FedConnect (access or linking problems)?
The notice provides FedConnect Help Desk support at support@fedconnect.net for access issues and linking problems.
16) Is there a DOE point of contact listed?
Yes. A DOE contact is listed as Stephanie N. Carabajal at stephanie.carabajal@go.doe.gov.
17) Where can I find the full RFI text and the detailed questions DOE wants addressed?
The posting references a link to the full RFI text on the posting page and notes it is available by scrolling to the bottom of the page. That full text is where detailed target areas and the specific questions DOE wanted commenters to address would typically be provided.
18) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this RFI?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE FOA 0000111.
19) Does the listing indicate this is a procurement?
No. The description emphasizes it is informational and strategic, focused on collecting written feedback rather than procuring goods/services or making awards.
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