DOE Request for Information (RFI): Manufacturing Renewable Carbon Fibers

The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking input from stakeholders on the technology readiness and commercial potential of renewable carbon fiber innovations. Feedback is requested to identify barriers to market deployment and the potential role of DOE in supporting further research and development efforts. Note that this RFI does not offer financial support or funding opportunities, and the submission deadline for responses is September 6th, 2013. Details on submission guidelines and contact information can be found in the full RFI posted on the EERE Exchange website.

Opportunity ID: 240279

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	DE-FOA-0000975
Funding Opportunity Title::	Request for Information (RFI): Manufacturing Renewable Carbon Fibers
Opportunity Category::	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::
Funding Instrument Type::
Category of Funding Activity::	Energy
Category Explanation::
Expected Number of Awards::
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	81.087 — Renewable Energy Research and Development
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	No
Version::	Synopsis 1
Posted Date::	Aug 20, 2013
Last Updated Date::
Original Closing Date for Applications::	Sep 06, 2013
Current Closing Date for Applications::	Sep 06, 2013
Archive Date::	Sep 07, 2013
Estimated Total Program Funding::	$ 0
Award Ceiling::	$0
Award Floor::	$0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants::	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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Additional Information

Agency Name::	Golden Field Office
Description::	The Department of Energy (DOE) seeks feedback from public and private sector stakeholders regarding the state of technology development and commercial readiness of emerging renewable carbon fiber technologies. Information is also sought in identifying what barriers to commercialization exist and the appropriate role for DOE with regard to additional investment in RDD&D to promote broad adoption. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. DOE will not pay for information provided under this RFI and no project will be supported as a result of this RFI. This RFI is not accepting applications for financial assistance or financial incentives. DOE may or may not issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) based on consideration of the input received from this RFI. Information on where to submit questions regarding the content of this RFI and where to submit questions regarding submission of responses can be found in the full RFI posted on the EERE Exchange website at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov. All responses to this RFI must be provided as an attachment in an e-mail message addressed to RenewableCF@go.doe.gov with the subject line ?Response to RFI? no later than 5:00pm (EDT) on SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2013. Responses must be provided as a Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) no more than three (3) pages in length, 12 point font, 1 inch margins, and no more than 2MB in size. Only electronic responses will be accepted. Responses submitted by any other means will not be considered by DOE. THIS RFI IS NOT A FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT (FOA). THEREFORE, DOE IS NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.
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Version History

Version	Modification Description	Updated Date
Synopsis 1

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