Request for Information (RFI) - DE-FOA-00002413 - Understanding Workforce-Development Assets and Gaps

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Request for Information (RFI) DE-FOA-00002413 seeks input on workforce-development assets and gaps related to technical and non-technical bioenergy workforce preparation. The guidance specifies that responses must be submitted by email as a Word (.docx) attachment, limited to five pages with standard fonts and margins, and only electronic responses are accepted. Respondents are asked to complete the provided template sections, optionally choose response categories (industry, education-related, or workforce-development/government), and answer specific prompts describing roles, challenges, training or course needs, delivery methods, and related program or mission details.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatDOCX

Pages4

Reading Time2 min

AccessFree to download

RFI Response Guidelines

Submission format, length, and deadline

Proprietary information instructions

Response categories and flexibility

Respondent Information Fields

Respondent’s name and organization

Contact information and zip code

Response Category 1: Industry

Role and primary products

Bioenergy workforce development challenges

Helpful educational materials and delivery methods

Response Category 2: Education-related field

Role, research/grade level, and teaching subjects

Biomass/bioenergy program or course details

Public availability and participant outcomes

Program development and information delivery methods

Response Category 3: Workforce-development or government affiliation

Role, industry, and related programs

Mission/goals and target audience

Workforce-development program details

Request for Information (RFI) DE-FOA-00002413: Understanding Workforce-Development Assets and Gaps for Technical and Non-Technical Bioenergy Workforce Preparation DATE: September 2, 2020 SUBJECT: HYPERLINK "https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/default.aspx" \l "FoaId4c7b0d83-00ab-4435-b86c-e7cee5f37dee" Request for Information (RFI) RFI Response Guidelines Responses must be provided as a Microsoft Word (.docx) attachment to the email (template provided for respondents’ convenience) and be no more than 5 pages in length (using 12-point Arial-, Calibri-, or a Times New Roman-type font) and 1-inch margins. Only electronic responses will be accepted. Responses must be provided as attachments to an email and sent to HYPERLINK "mailto:bioenergizeme@ee.doe.gov" bioenergizeme@ee.doe.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. (EDT) on November 2, 2020. (It is recommended that attachments with file sizes exceeding 25 MB be compressed to ensure message delivery.) If proprietary information is included in your response, please see page 4 of the HYPERLINK "https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/default.aspx" \l "FoaId4c7b0d83-00ab-4435-b86c-e7cee5f37dee" HYPERLINK "https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/" \l "FoaId4c7b0d83-00ab-4435-b86c-e7cee5f37dee" RFI for instructions. Respondents may answer as many or as few questions as they wish. (The Template includes three categories of responses—i.e., (1) industry [non-education/workforce-development], (2) education-related, or (3) workforce-development or government affiliation—each of which is brief with questions that are found in the HYPERLINK "https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/default.aspx" \l "FoaId4c7b0d83-00ab-4435-b86c-e7cee5f37dee" HYPERLINK "https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/" \l "FoaId4c7b0d83-00ab-4435-b86c-e7cee5f37dee" RFI.) Respondents may delete questions and categories they do not use. This template is provided for respondents’ convenience. This instruction page (red font) may be deleted and will not be included in your final response. Guide to respondents: The Bioenergy Technologies Office is particularly interested in the information that the questions elicit; however, any input the respondent wants to share is of value. A prompt for additional information or comments is included with each response type so other information may be submitted. A response to this HYPERLINK "https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/default.aspx" \l "FoaId4c7b0d83-00ab-4435-b86c-e7cee5f37dee" HYPERLINK "https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/" \l "FoaId4c7b0d83-00ab-4435-b86c-e7cee5f37dee" RFI will not be viewed as a binding commitment to develop or pursue the project or ideas discussed. HYPERLINK "https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/" \l "FoaId4c7b0d83-00ab-4435-b86c-e7cee5f37dee" Request for Information (RFI) DE-FOA-00002413: Understanding Workforce-Development Assets and Gaps for Technical and Non-Technical Bioenergy Workforce Preparation Respondent’s name: Name of company/institution: Contact information: Zip code: Email address: Please identify your answers by responding to a specific question or topic if applicable. Respondents may answer as many or as few questions as they wish. (Response category 1) Industry (or any non-education or non-workforce-development sector) Describe your role (e.g., employee, line manager, operations leadership, division director, president/CEO, human resources, corporate trainer, learning and development manager, non-profit technical trainer): List the primary product or type of products that your industry/sector produces: Identify three challenges you experience in trying to develop a bioenergy workforce (specify whether each challenge is related to your existing workforce or a future, desired workforce): Describe what kinds of educational materials or courses would help your organization address its workforce challenges (include specific job type, if applicable): Describe the kinds of delivery methods you would recommend for education/training for your workforce needs (e.g.

FAQs

How must RFI responses be submitted and what is the page limit?

Responses must be submitted as a Microsoft Word (.docx) attachment to the email and be no more than five pages, using 12-point Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman fonts and 1-inch margins. Only electronic responses are accepted.

What is the submission deadline for the RFI?

Responses must be sent no later than 5:00 p.m. (EDT) on November 2, 2020.

Can respondents choose which questions or categories to answer?

Yes. Respondents may answer as many or as few questions as they wish and may delete the response categories they do not use, including industry, education-related, or workforce-development/government affiliation.

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