BIOMASS POWER PROGRAM INTEGRATION ACTIVITIES SUBJECT: Biomass Power Program Integration Activities. DESC: The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA intends to award a purchase order on a sole-source basis to Technology & Management Services Inc (TMS), Gaithersburg, MD to provide all materials, support, work or services in accordance with the following Statement of Work.. Background: Consistent with the November 1997 recommendation of the President's Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) regarding coal and gas power, a joint program has been developed with the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) to bring to bear FE experience and expertise on applying PC Combustion, IGCC, PFBC, and other concepts to biomass and waste. Through the National Energy Technology Center (NETL), a program of biomass cofiring supports this initiative and implements doe's EERE Biomass Cofiring Energy Power Program. The Program seeks to increase the use of biomass energy -- the energy contained in plants and organic matter -- as an important resource for power generation in the U.S. The Program, in partnership with industry, utilities, developers, and universities, assists in the demonstration of near-term options such as biomass and coal co-firing (potential for displacing up to 15-20% of fossil fuel use in power generation), fosters establishment of a viable feedstock supply infrastructure, develops systems for distributed generation and international markets, removes technical barriers, for advanced combined heat and power (cogeneration) systems, performs research that will enable the use of biomass with next-generation technologies such as fuel cells and advanced hybird systems; and seeks to expand the use of advanced biomass power options to take advantage of numerous environmental benefits, particularly in reducing greenhouse gas emissions (carbon dioxide) and acid rain precursors. The DOE Biomass Power Program includes such activities as: *Evaluating and developing advanced technologies such as gasification and pyrolysis; *Optimization of agricultural (including forest products) methods and processes for dedicated biomass production and residue utilization; *Sponsoring cost-shared feasibility studies with industry; *Supporting cost-shared, small and large system demonstrations; and *Working with the biomass power industry to overcome problems in using some forms of biomass in existing boilers via co-firing. STATEMENT OF WORK: The contractor will provide assistance in integrating the EE program activities into the NETL program and provide expert support in facilitation of joint pilot programs, as well as analysis and evaluation of pertinent outside activity through review of industry publications and other literature. The contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, equipment and services necessary to perform the services as defined in this Statement of Work. The scope of this task covers all Biomass Power Program activities, including the four primary program areas: technology development; environmental performance; policy, planning and producer-user linkages; and education. REQUIREMENTS: The contractor will perform the following activities unless otherwise directed the technical monitor. (1) SubTask 1: Pilot Program Support. The DOE Biomass Energy Program develops and supports cost-shared technology pilot projects to develop applications for cofiring biomass with fossil fuels either directly or indirectly. Cofiring directly will combust the biomass and fossil fuel (usually coal) together in the furnace, while indirect cofiring will gasify the biomass and utilize the gas produced in a cofiring application with a fossil fuel. The contractor will provide support in all aspects of program definition and developments and assist in the development and maintenance of an ongoing development and technology monitoring programs. Particular attention will be given to the following: *Biomass Fuel Procurement; *Fly Ash Marketability; *Handling, Processing, and Blending Processes; *Technical and Performance Issues; and *Policy and Permitting Issues. The contractor will provide on-site liaison assistance where directed and support stakeholder outreach actives regarding the pilot projects, as directed. (2) SubTask 2: Analysis Review and Evaluation. NETL, in executing the DOE Biomass Power Program, has a continuing requirement for assistance in the review, analysis and/or evaluation of documents such as programmatic and technical reports, articles relating to policy and other issues affecting the utility sector, as well as memoranda, regulations and notices to be used in the evaluation of current programs, in the planning of the future program directions, and in responding to requests for comments on such documents. Upon request by the DOE Biomass Power Program, the contractor shall review and provide written summaries and/or comments on reports provided to the contractor. In additions, NETL has an ongoing requirement for analysis and support in preparing and assembling materials based on Program activities and plans, and relevant issues affecting the industry. Development of deliverables may require extensive research on nonrecurring issues, and may require support in one or more of the following areas: developing outlines for the briefing; performing research and analyses that may be necessary; and drafting text and preparing appropriate materials that illustrate the salient points of the analysis. The contractor shall provide such outlines, analysis, and drafts in an appropriate format. This purchase order is being issued to TMS because they have supported the HQ aspect for Biomass Power since 1997 and has provided assistance in several key biomass program elements including co-firing, gasification, modular systems, environmental and institutional issues, and international activities. Key staff are intimately familiar with programmatic and technical aspects of the program as well as with ongoing demonstration projects. TMS' unique combination of current Biomass Power, Co-firing, and Gasification Program experience coupled with their experimental expertise in fossil energy technologies including gasification, IGCC, PFBC and other conversion and utilization techniques qualifies them as the only available source of this contract. This request is considered to be sole source to TMS. Therefore, no solicitation will result from this announcement. This award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. However, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by NETL. The responses must convey the ability of the response to meet the stated requirements. The documentation shall include descriptive literature containing sufficient technical literature to establish a bonafide capacity of meeting this requirement. Only FAX responses will be considered. Request for information should be addressed to Mr. Robert L. Mohn, FAX 412-386-5770. E-MAIL: mohn@netl.doe.gov, mohn@netl.doe.gov. Posted 05/23/00 (W-SN457921).

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