Market Survey for Delivery of Natural Gas, Spangdahlem AB, Germany

A. Requirement: The United States Air Force in Europe (USAFE) is conducting a market research to determine the availability and feasibility of natural gas supply for the Military Family Housing (off-base government housing), 54662 Speicher and 54518 Binsfeld, Germany. A fixed price utility contract with economic price adjustment or a fixed price contract on the basis of the actual consumption is contemplated. The contractor shall provide all personnel, labor, equipment, materials, and financing, shall obtain any licenses or permits required and any other items necessary for the natural gas supply. No logistic support will be provided. The contractor shall perform the natural gas supply in accordance with commercial standards, practices and local host nation laws and regulations. B. Market research: This market research will determine the most suitable method for acquiring natural gas. Market research results should determine commercial practices for the method of contracting, performance standard and availability of natural gas. C. Place of Performance: Elsterweg, Habichtweg, Rabenweg 54662 Speicher Waldstrasse 2 - 82 54518 Binsfeld D. Anticipated contract type: 1. Fixed price contract with economic price adjustment for (a) a 1-year; and, (b) a 2-year period 2. Fixed price contract on the basis of the actual consumption for (a) a 1-year; and, (b) a 2-year period E. Anticipated Start of Gas Supply: October 2010 F. Technical Data/Requirements: See Natural Gas Service Specifications attached. G. Price: All data and prices shall be submitted in Euro (€) separated as follows: -Price: --Demand Charge per annum per kW --Consumption Price per kWh -Net usage costs (shall be considered and listed separately) -Proposed price adjustment clause for item D.1. -Reference date for price information shall be set at: 25 February 2009 (closing price) and for the periods addressed in item D. above. All prices proposed shall be exclusive of any tax and duties, the US Government is exempt under the NATO Statute of Forces Agreement. H. Points of Contact: Mrs Uschi Hoermann Contracting Officer Tel.: +49(0)631-536-8326 E-mail: [email protected] Mrs. Maria Kuper Contract Specialist Tel.: +49(0)631-536-8521 E-mail: [email protected] I. Closing Date for Receipt of Offers: 06 March 2009, 16:00 hrs CET J. Other: The housing units are connected to the natural gas net of the Stadtwerke Trier. K. Interested Contractors': Please provide all data in the English language and at no cost to the Contracting Office/700 CONS/LGCD to include any comments, suggestions, or recommendations you may have. L. All data and prices shall be submitted via email to: [email protected] or via facsimile to: 700 CONS/LGCD Utilities/Mrs Hoermann, FAX No.: 0631-536-8410.