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Purpose. To issue policy, procedures, and responsibilities governing management of operating materials and supplies (OM&S) as well as government-furnished material (GFM) in the possession of Navy contractors. This instruction details management of OM&S (formerly known as sponsor owned material) to achieve accountability and visibility of material, and allow the fleet and other authorized customers to requisition material not designated as material held for use (MHFU) or material held for repair. GFM includes material issued from the Department of Defense (DoD) supply system as well as government procured material from vendors, for which custody has been transferred to a contractor to assist in the fulfillment of a contract.

Applicability. This instruction applies to:

a. Navy hardware systems commands (HSCs), program managers (PMs), and other OM&S owning activities.

b. Commands and activities determining requirements for contracts which require GFM provided from DoD sources.

c. Navy management control activities (MCAs).

d. Inventory managers at HSCs and subordinate activities.