AF Form 3555: Utility Sales Rates Exhibit – Download PDF – AF Form 3555, officially titled Utility Sales Rates, Exhibit ___, is a key U.S. Air Force form used to document and attach utility rates to sales contracts or agreements for services provided by Air Force installations to non-DAF entities, such as private organizations, certain tenants, or other authorized purchasers.
This one-page exhibit details per-unit rates and estimated annual consumption/costs for various utilities, ensuring transparent billing and compliance with Department of the Air Force (DAF) policies on utility sales.
What Is AF Form 3555 Used For?
The form serves as Exhibit A (or similarly numbered) attached to utility sales contracts, such as AF Form 3554. It specifies rates effective as of a certain date for utilities sold by the installation.
Primary users include the Base Civil Engineer (BCE) or their delegate, who signs the form to approve the rates. It supports the sale of utilities like electricity, natural gas, water, sewer, steam, and refuse services to eligible non-federal or reimbursable customers on or near the installation.
Key purposes:
- Document current utility rates per unit of measurement.
- Provide estimated annual consumption and associated costs for budgeting and billing.
- Ensure rates meet regulatory requirements (typically the higher of local prevailing rates or full cost recovery, including overhead).
- Facilitate annual rate updates, which are mandatory and generally effective January 1 each year.
Rates are often computed using the companion AF Form 3556 (Utility Sales Rates Computation Worksheet), which helps calculate costs based on actual expenses, provider changes, and other factors.
Structure and Sections of AF Form 3555
The form (originally AF IMT 3555, dated 19921201, V4) follows a straightforward tabular layout:
Header Information:
- Rates Effective As Of: [Date]
- Utility Sales Contract/Agreement Number: [Reference number]
- Name of Facility: [Specific facility or location receiving service]
Service Per Unit of Measurement Rates Table:
The form lists the following utilities with their units and rate fields:
- Electricity — per kilowatt hour (KWH), rate in $/KWH
- Gas — per 1,000 cubic feet (MCF), rate in $/MCF
- Steam — per pound, rate in $/lb
- High Temp Hot Water — per 1,340 BTU per pound
- Water — per 1,000 gallons (KGAL), rate in $/KGAL
- Sewage — per 1,000 gallons (KGAL), rate in $/KGAL
- Refuse Collection and Disposal — per applicable unit
For each utility, the form includes columns or fields for:
- Estimated Annual Consumption (in the matching unit, e.g., KWH, MCF, KGAL)
- Estimated Cost (in dollars)
Summary:
- Total Estimated Annual Cost: $[Amount]
Approval:
- Signature of the Base Civil Engineer
- Date
Important Note on the Form: When utility service is provided to a purchaser at more than one facility, prepare a separate exhibit for each (e.g., Exhibit A-1 for the Aero Club, Exhibit A-2 for the Bowling Center).
How to Complete and Use AF Form 3555
- Enter the effective date for the rates.
- Reference the associated utility sales contract or agreement number.
- Identify the specific facility.
- Input the approved per-unit rates (calculated via AF Form 3556 or other approved methods).
- Estimate annual consumption based on historical data or projections and calculate the projected cost.
- Sum the estimated costs for the total.
- Obtain the Base Civil Engineer’s signature.
Annual updates are required, with comparisons of the prior 12 months’ actual costs to the computed sales rates. Updated forms are shared with the finance office, and customers may receive notification of rate changes via their billing memo.
A 2025 update to DAFMAN 32-1061 (Providing Utilities to Department of the Air Force Installations) continues to reference AF Form 3555 as the standard exhibit for documenting rates in service agreements.
Regulatory Context
Utility sales fall under DAFMAN 32-1061 (and its guidance memorandums), which implements policies for acquiring and selling utility commodities on DAF installations. Rates for non-DAF customers must generally not be lower than local prevailing rates for comparable service and should aim for full cost recovery where applicable.
This supports broader installation energy and facilities management goals while ensuring fair reimbursement to the government.
Download AF Form 3555 PDF
The official fillable PDF is available directly from the Air Force e-Publishing site:
→ Download AF Form 3555 here: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a4/form/af3555/af3555.pdf
Always use the latest version from the official e-Publishing website and consult your local Base Civil Engineer, Installation Energy Manager, or legal office (e.g., via the Utility Law Field Support Center) for current guidance, rate calculations, and contract requirements.
Related Forms:
- AF Form 3556 – Utility Sales Rates Computation Worksheet
- AF Form 3554 – Utility Sales Contract/Agreement (where this exhibit is typically attached)
- AF Form 3557 – For certain reimbursable rate reviews
For questions on implementation, refer to DAFMAN 32-1061 or contact AFCEC (Air Force Civil Engineer Center) support channels.
This article is for informational purposes only and is based on publicly available official U.S. Air Force publications as of 2026. Policies and forms can be updated; always verify with official sources for the most current requirements.