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DAFMAN 32-1061

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PROVIDING UTILITIES TO DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS

Reviewed by Guilherme Correia, active-duty U.S. Air Force

DAFMAN 32-1061, "PROVIDING UTILITIES TO DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS", is a Department of the Air Force publication, dated August 18, 2023.

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August 18, 2023

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AF/A4

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DAFMAN 32-1061 — index record

NumberDAFMAN 32-1061
TitlePROVIDING UTILITIES TO DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS
PublishedAugust 18, 2023
Certified currentAugust 18, 2023
Guidance memorandumJuly 20, 2026
Office of primary responsibilityAF/A4
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the indexCurrent
Last index actionGM, July 20, 2026
Source indexAir Force e-Publishing
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

This manual applies to managing, supplying, purchasing, acquiring, and selling utility services and commodities; measuring utility system performance; privatizing utility infrastructure; and managing privatized utility infrastructure on Department of the Air Force (DAF) installations. This publication applies to all DAF civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve (AFR), the Air National Guard (ANG), the United States Space Force (USSF), the Civil Air Patrol when conducting missions as the official Air Force Auxiliary, all DAF civilian employees, and those with a contractual obligation to abide by the terms of DAF issuances. Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with (IAW) the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located

Summary of changes, as printed

This document has been substantially revised and needs to be completely reviewed. Major changes include increased requirements for utility meters and Civil Engineer control systems, cancellation of the requirement to document and report the number of utility system emergency work requests, cancellation of one of the forms for reimbursable utilities customers, and increased emphasis on management and oversight of utilities privatization contracts.

Contents

  1. Chapter 1—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 5
  2. Chapter 2—PURCHASING UTILITIESp. 15
  3. Chapter 3—PRODUCING AND MANAGING UTILITIESp. 17
  4. Chapter 4—PROVIDING UTILITY COMMODITIESp. 19
  5. Chapter 5—MEASURING UTILITY COMMODITY CONSUMPTIONp. 26
  6. Chapter 6—MEASURING UTILITY SYSTEM PERFORMANCEp. 30
  7. Chapter 7—UTILITIES PRIVATIZATION (UP)p. 32
  8. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 38
All 57 contents entries
  1. Chapter 1—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 5
  2. 1.6. The Chiefs of the National Guard Bureau and Air Force Reserve (AF/RE) will:p. 6
  3. 1.7. The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) will:p. 6
  4. 1.8. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) (NGB/A4O for ANG) will:p. 7
  5. 1.9. The Installation Commander will:p. 8
  6. 1.10. The Base Civil Engineer (BCE) will:p. 8
  7. 1.11. The Civil Engineer (CE) Resource Manager, Resource Advisor, or delegee will:p. 12
  8. 1.13. The Installation Contracting Officer will: (Not applicable to ANG units)p. 13
  9. 1.14. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will:p. 13
  10. 1.15. The Installation Staff Judge Advocate will:p. 14
  11. 1.16. The Facility Manager (Building Manager for ANG) will:p. 14
  12. 1.17. The Mission Owner will:p. 14
  13. Chapter 2—PURCHASING UTILITIESp. 15
  14. 2.1. Utility Acquisition Authorityp. 15
  15. 2.2. Utility Bills and Paymentp. 15
  16. 2.3. Utility Purchase Contract Reviewsp. 16
  17. 2.4. Utility Services Foldersp. 16
  18. Chapter 3—PRODUCING AND MANAGING UTILITIESp. 17
  19. 3.1. Ownership of On-Base Utility Systemsp. 17
  20. 3.2. Government Ownedp. 17
  21. 3.3. Public or Private Utility Provider-Ownedp. 17
  22. 3.4. Utility System is Owned by a System Ownerp. 17
  23. 3.5. Utility System is Owned by the Privatized Housing Project Ownerp. 17
  24. 3.6. Operations, Maintenance, and Repair Costs for Utility Systemsp. 18
  25. 3.7. Project and Capital Investment Costsp. 18
  26. Chapter 4—PROVIDING UTILITY COMMODITIESp. 19
  27. 4.1. Utility Services Agreementsp. 19
  28. 4.2. Reimbursementp. 21
  29. 4.3. Restrictionsp. 21
  30. 4.4. Utilities Without Reimbursementp. 21
  31. 4.5. Provided With Reimbursementp. 22
  32. 4.6. Selling Utilities to Non-Federal Customersp. 24
  33. 4.7. Base Closure Locationsp. 24
  34. 4.8. Wheeling Chargep. 25
  35. 4.9. Utility Invoices and Paymentp. 25
  36. 4.10. Billing Waiversp. 25
  37. 4.11. Utility Reimbursable Rate Reviewp. 25
  38. Chapter 5—MEASURING UTILITY COMMODITY CONSUMPTIONp. 26
  39. 5.1. Metersp. 26
  40. 5.2. Meter Installationp. 26
  41. 5.3. Meter Consumption Data and Readingp. 27
  42. 5.4. Utility Meters and Civil Engineer Control Systemsp. 28
  43. 5.5. Utility Consumption Estimatingp. 29
  44. 5.6. Electricity and Natural Gas Estimatingp. 29
  45. 5.7. Water and Wastewater Estimatingp. 29
  46. Chapter 6—MEASURING UTILITY SYSTEM PERFORMANCEp. 30
  47. 6.1. Utility System Performance Measurementsp. 30
  48. 6.2. Reliability Requirementsp. 30
  49. 6.3. Reporting Requirementsp. 30
  50. Chapter 7—UTILITIES PRIVATIZATION (UP)p. 32
  51. 7.1. UP Authorities and Directivesp. 32
  52. 7.2. UP Goal and Purposep. 33
  53. 7.3. UP Proceduresp. 33
  54. 7.4. UP Funding and Programmingp. 36
  55. 7.5. UP in Privatized Housing Areasp. 36
  56. 7.6. Installation UP Annual Five-Year Utility Planp. 36
  57. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 38

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