A06_OPM-35.pdf

This document is a DOI Operational Procedures Memorandum (OPM-35) issued by the Department of the Interior's Office of Aviation Services, effective January 1, 2025, with an expiration date of December 31, 2025. The memorandum provides guidance for distinguishing between End Product and Flight Service procurement methods, establishing clear policy for contracting officers, procurement specialists, and aviation managers.

Key details include defining operational control of aircraft, specifying acceptable contract language for end-product contracts, and providing examples of flight services projects versus end-product projects. The document emphasizes that end-product contracts are used to acquire products on a per-acre, per-unit, or per-head basis, and are not flight service contracts. Examples of end-product projects include seeding, horse gathering, animal capture, and data collection/photogrammetry. The memorandum also includes guidance on using foreign-built Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and reporting requirements for aircraft incidents and accidents.