Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001679
The Department of Energy (DOE), through its Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and the Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO), released a discretionary funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0001679) to support an Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC) Technical Field Manager. The award is planned as a cooperative agreement, with DOE’s Golden Field Office listed as the issuing agency office. The program sits within the energy funding activity category (CFDA 81.117) and is designed to strengthen how the national IAC network operates and delivers results for U.S. manufacturers and for engineering workforce development.
At a practical level, this opportunity funds a single organization (expected awards: 1) to serve as the Technical Field Manager for the IAC program, with an award ceiling of up to $5,000,000. The Technical Field Manager role is positioned as the operational and technical backbone for the IAC network, acting as the main liaison between the AMO Program Manager and the individual university-based centers. The intent is to ensure that the 28 IACs (and their satellite centers) perform at the highest level possible, maintain consistency and quality across sites, receive technical assistance when needed, and align their activities with AMO goals. This includes providing technical support, guidance, and outreach to centers so they can more effectively deliver assessments and recommendations to manufacturing clients.
The opportunity is tied to the long-running IAC program, which is both a resource conservation initiative and a workforce development pipeline housed in engineering departments at colleges and universities nationwide. IAC teams visit small manufacturers, perform on-site assessments, and deliver site-specific recommendations aimed at improving productivity, reducing waste, and saving energy. A major secondary benefit is student training: engineering students gain hands-on experience in energy engineering, energy management, and applied industrial problem-solving, which helps build a workforce capable of advancing efficiency and competitiveness in U.S. manufacturing.
Historically, the IAC program traces back to 1976, when it was launched by the Department of Commerce (then called the Energy Analysis and Diagnostic Centers) in response to the oil embargo and rising energy costs. Its early emphasis was on reducing unnecessary energy expenses in small and medium-sized plants. After the Department of Energy was created, the centers moved to DOE in 1978, and over time their scope broadened beyond energy to include assessments of inefficient production procedures, excess waste generation, and other production-related issues. Today, the program is administered under AMO within EERE, and general background is available at https://iac.university/.
This announcement included an amendment (Amendment 000001) that extended and adjusted key dates. The optional Letter of Intent deadline was extended to 1/10/2017 at 5:00 PM ET. The full application submission deadline was extended to 2/14/2017 at 5:00 PM ET. The expected deadline for replies to reviewer comments was set for 3/3/2017 at 5:00 PM ET. The expected timing for EERE selection notifications was revised to April 2017, and the expected timeframe for award negotiations was updated to April 2017 through May 2017.
Applications had to be submitted through the EERE Exchange portal (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov), and applicants were required to register and create an account on that system before applying. The full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), including details on eligibility (listed broadly as “Others,” with clarification in the FOA), submission requirements, and contacts for content and technical questions, was hosted on EERE Exchange. DOE also emphasized that the Exchange system enforces hard deadlines: the APPLY and SUBMIT functions disable automatically at the stated deadline, meaning late submissions are effectively blocked by design. For applicants encountering technical issues before the deadline, DOE directed them to contact the EERE Exchange helpdesk at EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov for assistance.Apply for DE FOA 0001679
- The Department of Energy, 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 13, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 14, 2017 An optional Letter of Intent is due 1/10/2017 500pm ET. (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 $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) discretionary funding opportunity, DE-FOA-0001679, released through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and its Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO). The opportunity supports an Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC) Technical Field Manager to strengthen how the national IAC network operates and delivers results.
Which DOE office is issuing and managing this opportunity?
The issuing agency office is DOE's Golden Field Office. The program is housed within EERE, administered under AMO.
What type of award is DOE planning to make?
The award is planned as a cooperative agreement.
How many awards does DOE expect to make?
DOE expects to make a single award (expected awards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is up to $5,000,000.
What program and funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is in the energy funding activity category and is associated with CFDA 81.117.
What is the purpose of funding an IAC Technical Field Manager?
The purpose is to strengthen performance, consistency, and quality across the national IAC network. The Technical Field Manager is positioned as the operational and technical backbone for the IAC program and helps the network deliver strong results for U.S. manufacturers while supporting engineering workforce development.
What does the Technical Field Manager do for the IAC network?
Based on the announcement, the Technical Field Manager serves as the main liaison between the AMO Program Manager and the individual university-based IACs. The role focuses on helping the 28 IACs (and their satellite centers) operate at the highest level possible through technical support, guidance, outreach, and technical assistance, while promoting consistent performance and alignment with AMO goals.
How many Industrial Assessment Centers are in the national network?
The announcement references 28 IACs, along with their satellite centers.
How does this opportunity relate to U.S. manufacturers?
The IAC program supports small manufacturers by providing on-site assessments and site-specific recommendations aimed at improving productivity, reducing waste, and saving energy. This opportunity specifically funds network-level operational and technical support so centers can deliver assessments and recommendations more effectively and consistently.
How does the IAC program support workforce development?
A major secondary benefit described is student training. IACs are housed in engineering departments at colleges and universities, and engineering students gain hands-on experience in energy engineering, energy management, and applied industrial problem-solving.
What is the history of the IAC program?
The program traces back to 1976, when it was launched by the Department of Commerce as the Energy Analysis and Diagnostic Centers in response to the oil embargo and rising energy costs. The centers moved to DOE in 1978 after DOE was created. Over time, the scope broadened beyond energy savings to include inefficient production procedures, excess waste generation, and other production-related issues. Today, the program is administered under AMO within EERE.
Where can I find general background information about the IAC program?
General background is available at https://iac.university/.
Was there an amendment to this announcement?
Yes. The announcement included Amendment 000001, which extended and adjusted key dates, including the Letter of Intent deadline, the application submission deadline, and expected timelines for reviewer comment replies, selection notifications, and award negotiations.
What was the optional Letter of Intent deadline after the amendment?
The optional Letter of Intent deadline was extended to 1/10/2017 at 5:00 PM ET.
What was the full application submission deadline after the amendment?
The full application submission deadline was extended to 2/14/2017 at 5:00 PM ET.
When were replies to reviewer comments expected to be due?
The expected deadline for replies to reviewer comments was 3/3/2017 at 5:00 PM ET.
When did DOE expect to issue selection notifications?
The expected timing for EERE selection notifications was revised to April 2017.
When were award negotiations expected to occur?
The expected timeframe for award negotiations was updated to April 2017 through May 2017.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted through the EERE Exchange portal at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov.
Do applicants need an account to apply?
Yes. Applicants were required to register and create an account on EERE Exchange before applying.
Where were the full FOA details (including eligibility and requirements) posted?
The full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), including eligibility (listed broadly as "Others," with further clarification in the FOA), submission requirements, and points of contact for content and technical questions, was hosted on EERE Exchange.
What happens if an application is submitted after the deadline?
DOE emphasized that EERE Exchange enforces hard deadlines. The APPLY and SUBMIT functions disable automatically at the stated deadline, so late submissions are blocked by design.
What should applicants do if they have technical issues with EERE Exchange before the deadline?
Applicants encountering technical issues before the deadline were directed to contact the EERE Exchange helpdesk at EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov.
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