AR 420-41 — Acquisition And Sale Of Utilities Services
AR 420-41 governs the acquisition of utilities services and the sale of utilities and related services at Army facilities.
- Publication number: AR 420-41
- Title: ACQUISITION AND SALE OF UTILITIES SERVICES
- Date: 03/03/2015
- Proponent: COE
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 420-41 covers utilities acquisition policy, contracting, metering, rate changes, privatization, sales, and reimbursement. It requires approval, technical concurrence, legal review, and conditions for utilities sales.
Applies to: It applies to the acquisition and sale of utilities and related services at an Army garrison, depot, plant, or facility (hereafter referred to as garrison).
Topics covered
- Utilities services acquisition
- Utilities sales
- Utilities service contracts
- Utilities acquisition metering
- Utility rate changes
- Utilities privatization
- Utilities sales proceeds
- Unit cost rates
Questions and answers
How far in advance must utility contract approvals be requested?
The contracting officer will a. Initiate requests for approvals at least 120 days prior to contract execution. (paragraph 3-6)
What reviews are required before executing utility services contracts?
Execute all solicitations and contracts for the acquisition of utilities services after technical concurrence from the UtilSO (garrison UtilSO or district UtilSO, as applicable), legal review and concurrence (as authorized) from the CEHNC utilities legal officer or garrison contracting legal counsel, and review and approval by the administrative and technical approval authorities as specified in paragraph 34. (paragraph 3-6)
When may the sale of utilities and related services be considered?
The sale will not disrupt present or planned services to the Army. (paragraph 4-2)
How are sales of utilities and related services limited outside an installation?
Army policy is to provide utilities and related services to authorized customers in support of the Army mission; to limit, to the extent possible, sales of utilities and related services to organizations outside the installation; and to not compete unfairly with local commercial utilities providers (including Federal, local, municipal, regional, or private utility distribution companies or suppliers). (paragraph 4-1)
What notice is required for unilateral termination or suspension of a utility agreement?
Unilateral termination, suspension, or significantly modification of a contract require at least 30 days notice to other parties of the agreement, unless otherwise negotiated. (paragraph 4-1)