16.203-4(a)(2)(98) ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT.

For Energy Supply Chain only: Insert the Clause 52.216-9069 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT -- PUBLISHED MARKET PRICE - DOMESTIC BULK in domestic bulk fuel solicitations/contracts when a price adjustment is based on an independent published price listing. Requires buyer fill-in of applicable ceiling at subparagraph (c)(5), as well as completion of the paragraph (g) with a description of the specific market prices to be used, along with any explanatory notes (notes 2 and 3). NOTE: The Contracting Officer shall insert the appropriate ceiling percentage in paragraph (c)(5) as determined by the Chief of the Contracting Office or designee. Explicit approval must be obtained for any ceiling exceeding ten (10) percent in accordance with DLAD 16.203-3 (94). The buyer shall coordinate with the Market Research Section (DESC-RN) before completion of fill in the blank information sections of the clause such as base market, and publication dates, to ensure the accuracy of the information and the correct selection of the market price.