Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000592
Apply for DE FOA 0000592
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Total Costs of Ownership of Future Light Duty Vehicles" 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 Oct 18, 2011 and posted on Oct 18, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 16, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The opportunity titled "Total Costs of Ownership of Future Light Duty Vehicles" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000592) is not a traditional grant solicitation and does not offer funding. It is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the U.S. Department of Energy, specifically associated with the DOE Golden Field Office, to gather feedback from the public and stakeholders on how DOE estimates the total cost of ownership (TCO) for future light-duty vehicles that use advanced technologies. The core purpose is to improve, validate, or refine DOE's analytical approach for comparing vehicle technologies that could meaningfully cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce petroleum consumption.
DOE is asking commenters to weigh in on the analysis methodology and the underlying assumptions used in its TCO estimates across multiple advanced vehicle technology pathways within DOE's portfolio. In practical terms, this means DOE already has a defined framework for how it calculates ownership costs over time and has a set of input assumptions (for example, technology cost and performance projections, energy/fuel costs, maintenance expectations, and other cost elements that factor into what a consumer or fleet operator ultimately pays to own and operate a vehicle). DOE is requesting feedback on whether those assumptions are reasonable and whether the overall method is sound for comparing different technology options on an apples-to-apples basis.
A specific emphasis of the RFI is DOE's use of multiple future "success" cases for the advanced technologies it is evaluating. Stakeholders are invited to comment on the validity of DOE's assumed technology progress under different scenarios described as aggressive, moderate, and conservative. The intent is to test whether the range of outcomes DOE is using to represent future technological improvements is realistic, whether it captures key uncertainties appropriately, and whether the assumptions align with credible data sources and industry expectations.
Administratively, the announcement is categorized under discretionary opportunities and listed under the energy activity area (CFDA 81.087, Renewable Energy Research and Development), but it carries an estimated total funding amount of $0 and award floor/ceiling of $0, reinforcing that it is information-gathering rather than a funding competition. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity can respond (individuals, companies, universities, nonprofits, labs, trade groups, and others), subject to any details that may be further clarified in the full RFI text.
The RFI was posted October 18, 2011, with a response deadline of December 16, 2011, and it was archived March 16, 2012. Responses and questions were required to be submitted by email to TCORFI@go.doe.gov. The full RFI document was made available through FedConnect by searching public opportunities and using the reference number search function to locate the complete RFI. For access issues, the listed point of contact was Elizabeth C. Love at elizabeth.love@go.doe.gov.
Overall, this RFI is best understood as DOE seeking technical and market-informed input to strengthen the credibility and transparency of its TCO modeling for next-generation light-duty vehicles, particularly where future cost and performance assumptions can strongly influence conclusions about affordability, adoption potential, and the emissions and petroleum-reduction benefits of advanced vehicle technologies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Total Costs of Ownership of Future Light Duty Vehicles (DE-FOA-0000592)
Is this opportunity a grant or a funding solicitation?
No. This opportunity is a Request for Information (RFI), not a traditional grant solicitation. It does not offer funding and is intended to gather feedback and input from the public and stakeholders.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $0, and both the award floor and award ceiling are listed as $0. This confirms it is not a funding competition.
What is the purpose of this RFI?
The purpose is to collect input on how the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) estimates the total cost of ownership (TCO) for future light-duty vehicles using advanced technologies. DOE is seeking feedback to improve, validate, or refine its analytical approach for comparing vehicle technology pathways that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and petroleum consumption.
Which DOE office issued this RFI?
This RFI is associated with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Golden Field Office.
What does DOE mean by "total cost of ownership" (TCO) in this context?
DOE’s TCO analysis refers to the overall costs a consumer or fleet operator ultimately pays to own and operate a vehicle over time. DOE indicates its framework uses multiple cost elements and input assumptions, such as technology cost and performance projections, energy or fuel costs, maintenance expectations, and other related cost components.
What kind of feedback is DOE requesting?
DOE is requesting comments on both (1) the analysis methodology it uses to estimate TCO and (2) the underlying assumptions and inputs used in those calculations. The goal is to assess whether assumptions are reasonable and whether the overall method supports fair, apples-to-apples comparisons among different advanced vehicle technology options.
What vehicle technologies are included?
The notice describes the scope as multiple advanced vehicle technology pathways within DOE’s portfolio. Specific technology types are not listed in the information provided here, but the RFI is framed around comparing different advanced technologies for future light-duty vehicles.
What is the emphasis on "success cases" and scenarios?
A key emphasis is DOE’s use of multiple future "success" cases for advanced technologies. Stakeholders are invited to comment on the validity of DOE’s assumed technology progress under scenarios described as aggressive, moderate, and conservative.
What should commenters address regarding aggressive, moderate, and conservative cases?
DOE is looking for feedback on whether the range of outcomes represented by these cases is realistic, whether it captures key uncertainties appropriately, and whether the assumptions align with credible data sources and industry expectations.
Who is eligible to respond to this RFI?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted. That means any type of entity may respond, including individuals, companies, universities, nonprofits, laboratories, trade groups, and other stakeholders, subject to any additional details in the full RFI text.
Is this opportunity categorized under a particular program area or CFDA number?
Yes. Administratively it is listed under the energy activity area and references CFDA 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development). It is also categorized under discretionary opportunities, even though it does not provide funding.
When was the RFI posted and what was the deadline?
The RFI was posted on October 18, 2011. The response deadline was December 16, 2011.
Is this RFI still open?
No. It was archived on March 16, 2012, and the response deadline (December 16, 2011) has passed.
How were responses and questions supposed to be submitted?
Responses and questions were required to be submitted by email to TCORFI@go.doe.gov.
Where could applicants find the full RFI document?
The full RFI document was made available through FedConnect. It could be located by searching public opportunities and using the reference number search function to find the complete RFI.
Who was the point of contact for access issues?
For access issues, the listed point of contact was Elizabeth C. Love at elizabeth.love@go.doe.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0000592.
Why would an organization respond if there is no funding?
DOE is seeking technical and market-informed input to strengthen the credibility and transparency of its TCO modeling. Stakeholder input can influence how DOE evaluates affordability, adoption potential, and projected emissions and petroleum-reduction benefits of advanced vehicle technologies.
What is DOE trying to improve by collecting these comments?
DOE is trying to improve the quality of its analytical approach, including the assumptions and methodology used to estimate and compare total cost of ownership across advanced vehicle technology pathways.
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