The United States government relies on a variety of forms to manage its operations and to collect and record important information. The Optional Forms (OF) series is a collection of standard forms that are used throughout the federal government to facilitate tasks such as property management, personnel administration, and transportation. The following is an overview of some of the key forms in the OF Form series.
- FORMSINSTO-OF Form - Stocked Optional Forms OF Form Available from GSA Global Supply 2019: This form provides information on the optional forms available for purchase from GSA Global Supply in 2019.
- HANDBOOK - Standard and Optional Forms Procedural Handbook: This form is a handbook that provides guidance on the use of standard and optional forms in government agencies.
- OF Form 7 - Property Pass: This form is used to document the movement of government-owned property between individuals or organizations within the same agency.
- OF Form 8 - Position Description: This form provides a standardized format for describing the duties and responsibilities of a position within a government agency.
- OF Form 11 - Reference Request - Federal Records Centers: This form is used to request references from the Federal Records Centers.
- OF Form 17 - Offer Label: This form is used to label offers submitted by contractors for government procurement.
- OF Form 23 - Chargeout Record: This form is used to track items that have been checked out of a file room or library.
- OF Form 24 - Shelf File Charge Out Record (Letter Size): This form is used to track items that have been checked out of a shelf file in letter size.
- OF Form 25 - Shelf File Chargeout Record (Legal Size): This form is used to track items that have been checked out of a shelf file in legal size.
- OF Form 41 - Routing and Transmittal Slip: This form is used to transmit documents within a government agency or between agencies.
- OF Form 65A - U.S. Government Messenger Envelope (Small) 4 1/8" x 9 1/2": This form is an envelope used for secure delivery of official documents.
- OF Form 65B - U.S. Government Messenger Envelope (Medium) 9 3/4" x 12": This form is an envelope used for secure delivery of official documents.
- OF Form 65C - U.S. Government Messenger Envelope (Large) 12" x 16": This form is an envelope used for secure delivery of official documents.
- OF Form 69 - Assignment Agreement: This form is used to document the transfer of ownership or responsibility for government-owned property.
- OF Form 87 - Attention-Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (label): This form is a label that warns against the use of static-sensitive devices in areas with electrostatic discharge hazards.
- OF Form 88 - Attention Static Sensitive Devices (label): This form is a label that warns against the use of static-sensitive devices in areas with static electricity hazards.
- OF Form 89 - Maintenance Record for Security Containers/Vault Doors: This form is used to document maintenance activities performed on security containers and vault doors.
- OF Form 91 - Release of Personal Property from Escrow: This form is used to release personal property from escrow.
- OF Form 108 - Daily Vehicle Usage Report: This form is used to document daily usage of government vehicles.
- OF Form 109 - Separation Statement: This form is used to document the separation of an individual from government service.
- OF Form 120 - Diplomatic Pouch Mail Registration: This form is used to register diplomatic pouch mail.
- OF Form 122C - Transfer Order - Computers For Learning Program: This form is used to transfer computers through the Computers For Learning Program.
- OF Form 122C-A - Transfer Order - Computers For Learning Program (Continuation Sheet): This form is a continuation sheet used with OF Form 122C.
- OF Form 132 - Property Disposal Authorization and Survey Report: This form is used to authorize the disposal of government-owned property and to document the results of a survey conducted prior to disposal.
- OF Form 244 - Pouch Invoice: This form is used to invoice the transportation of items using a diplomatic pouch.
- OF Form 286 - Emergency Equipment Use Invoice: A form used to document the use of emergency equipment and associated expenses.
- OF Form 288 - Incident Time Report: A form used to record the time spent on an incident by personnel.
- OF Form 289 - Property Loss or Damage Report - Fire Suppression: A form used to report property loss or damage during fire suppression activities.
- OF Form 294 - Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement: A form used to outline the terms of rental agreements for emergency equipment.
- OF Form 296 - Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Pre-Use Inspection Checklist: A form used to document pre-use inspections of vehicles and heavy equipment.
- OF Form 297 - Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket: A form used to track the use of emergency equipment during a shift.
- OF Form 301 - Volunteer Service Application - Natural and Cultural Resources: A form used for individuals to apply as volunteers for natural and cultural resources services.
- OF Form 301-M - Volunteer Service Application - Natural and Cultural Resources (Mandarin): A Mandarin version of the OF Form 301.
- OF Form 301-S - Volunteer Service Application - Natural and Cultural Resources (Spanish): A Spanish version of the OF Form 301.
- OF Form 301A - Volunteer Service Agreement - Natural and Cultural Resources: A form used to formalize the agreement between the volunteer and the agency providing natural and cultural resources services.
- OF Form 301A-M - Volunteer Service Agreement - Natural and Cultural Resources (Mandarin): A Mandarin version of the OF Form 301A.
- OF Form 301A-S - Volunteer Service Agreement - Natural and Cultural Resources (Spanish): A Spanish version of the OF Form 301A.
- OF Form 301B - Volunteer Service Agreement - Natural and Cultural Resources - Volunteer Sign-up Form for Groups: A form used for groups to sign up as volunteers for natural and cultural resources services.
- OF Form 301B-M - Volunteer Service Agreement - Natural and Cultural Resources - Volunteer Sign-up Form for Groups (Mandarin): A Mandarin version of the OF Form 301B.
- OF Form 301B-S - Volunteer Service Agreement - Natural and Cultural Resources - Volunteer Sign-up Form for Groups (Spanish): A Spanish version of the OF Form 301B.
- OF Form 304 - Emergency Equipment Fuel and Oil Issue: A form used to record the issuance of fuel and oil for emergency equipment.
- OF Form 305 - Emergency Equipment Rental-Use Envelope: A form used to document the use of rental emergency equipment.
- OF Form 306 - Declaration for Federal Employment: A form used for individuals applying for federal employment.
- OF Form 307 - Contract Award: A form used to document the awarding of a contract.
- OF Form 308 - Solicitation and Offer: A form used for soliciting offers for a contract.
- OF Form 309 - Amendment of Solicitation (Negotiated Procurements): A form used to amend a solicitation after it has been issued.
- OF Form 313 - Incident Injury Case File Envelope : A form used to hold documents related to incident injury cases.
- OF Form 314 - Incident Claims Case File Envelope: A form used to hold documents related to incident claim cases.
- OF Form 315 - Incident Replacement Requisition: A form used to request replacement items for incidents.
- OF Form 315A - Incident Replacement Requisition - Continuation: A continuation of the OF Form 315.
- OF Form 316 - Interagency Incident Waybill: A form used to document the transportation of personnel and equipment between agencies during incidents.
- OF Form 316A - Interagency Incident Waybill (continuation): A continuation of the OF Form 316.
- OF Form 336 - Continuation Sheet: A form used to provide additional space for information when the original form is insufficient.
- OF Form 346 - U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification Card : A form used to identify government motor vehicle operators.
- OF Form 347 - Order for Supplies and Services: A form used to place an order for supplies and services.
- OF Form 348 - Order for Supplies and Services Schedule - Continuation: A continuation of the OF Form 347.
- OF Form 363 - Memorandum of Call: A form used to document and provide a summary of phone conversations or verbal communications.
- OF Form 380 - Reporting and Processing Medical Material Complaints/Quality Improvement Report: A form used for reporting and processing complaints related to medical materials, as well as documenting quality improvement reports.
- OF Form 517 - Medical Record - Anesthesia: A form used to document anesthesia details in a patient's medical record.
- OF Form 520 - Electrocardiographic Record: A form used to record the results of an electrocardiogram (ECG) test.
- OF Form 522 - Medical Record - Request for Administration of Anesthesia and Performance of Operations and Other Procedures: A form used to request the administration of anesthesia and performance of medical procedures on a patient.
- OF Form 720 - Senior Executive Performance Plan: A form used to develop and evaluate performance plans for senior executives.
- OF Form 873 - Annual Attendance Record (Clients) - 2023: A form used to record attendance of clients throughout the year 2023.
- OF Form 873_14 - Annual Attendance Record - 2014: A form used to record attendance of clients throughout the year 2014.
- OF Form 873_15 - Annual Attendance Record - 2015: A form used to record attendance of clients throughout the year 2015.
- OF Form 873_16 - Annual Attendance Record - 2016: A form used to record attendance of clients throughout the year 2016.
- OF Form 873_17 - Annual Attendance Record - 2017: A form used to record attendance of clients throughout the year 2017.
- OF Form 873_18 - Annual Attendance Record - 2018: A form used to record attendance of clients throughout the year 2018.
- OF Form 873_19 - Annual Attendance Record - 2019: A form used to record attendance of clients throughout the year 2019.
- OF Form 873_20 - Annual Attendance Record (Clients) - 2020: A form used to record attendance of clients throughout the year 2020.
- OF Form 873_21 - Annual Attendance Record (Clients) - 2021: A form used to record attendance of clients throughout the year 2021.
- OF Form 873_22 - Annual Attendance Record (Clients) - 2022: A form used to record attendance of clients throughout the year 2022.
- OF Form 873A - Annual Attendance Record (Clients) (Part-Time Employees) - 2023: A form used to record the attendance of part-time employees who work with clients throughout the year 2023.
- OF Form 873A_14 - Annual Attendance Record (Part Time Employees) - 2014: A form used to record the attendance of part-time employees throughout the year 2014.
- OF Form 873A_15 - Annual Attendance Record (Part Time Employees) - 2015: A form used to record the attendance of part-time employees throughout the year 2015.
- OF Form 873A_16 - Annual Attendance Record (Part Time Employees) - 2016: A form used to record the attendance of part-time employees throughout the year 2016.
- OF Form 873A_17 - Annual Attendance Record (Part Time Employees) - 2017: A form used to record the attendance of part-time employees throughout the year 2017.
- OF Form 873A_18 - Annual Attendance Record (Part Time Employees) - 2018: A form used to record the attendance of part-time employees throughout the year 2018.
- OF Form 873A_19 - Annual Attendance Record (Part Time Employees) - 2019: A form used to record the attendance of part-time employees throughout the year 2019.
- OF Form 873A_20 - Annual Attendance Record - (Clients) (Part-Time Employees) - 2020: A form used to record the attendance of part-time employees who work with clients throughout the year 2020.
- OF Form 873A_21 - Annual Attendance Record (Clients) (Part-Time Employees) - 2021: A form used to record the attendance of part-time employees who work with clients throughout the year 2021.
- OF Form 873A_22 - Annual Attendance Record (Clients) (Part-Time Employees) - 2022: A form used to record the attendance of part-time employees who work with clients throughout the year 2022.
- OF Form 1012 - Travel Voucher: A form used to request reimbursement for official travel expenses.
- OF Form 1017G - Journal Voucher: A form used to document adjustments made to previously recorded transactions in financial records.
- OF Form 1121 - Bill of Lading Accountability Record: A form used to document the transportation of government property by commercial transport companies.
- OF Form 1129 - Cashier Reimbursement Voucher and/or Accountability Report: A form used to report cash transactions and request reimbursements from a cashier account.
- OF Form 1164 - Claim for Reimbursement for Expenditures on Official Business: A form used to request reimbursement for official business expenses.
- OF Form 1169 - U.S. Government Transportation Request: A form used to request transportation services for official government business.
- OF Form 1419 - Abstract of Offers - Construction: A form used to summarize bid proposals for construction projects.
- OF Form 1419A - Abstract of Offers - Construction - Continuation Sheet: A continuation sheet for the OF Form 1419, used when additional space is required.
- OF Form 2211 - Build America Buy America Waiver Request Data Collection: A form used to collect data related to waiver requests for the Build America and Buy America programs.
- OF Form 3667 - Application for Pretax Transportation Fringe Benefits (Clients): A form used to apply for pretax transportation fringe benefits for clients.
In conclusion, the OF Form series plays a crucial role in facilitating the operations of the United States government. By providing standardized forms for a wide range of tasks, this series helps ensure that information is collected and recorded accurately, and that government operations can be carried out efficiently and effectively. Whether you are a federal employee, a contractor, or a member of the public, understanding these forms and their purposes can help you navigate the government's bureaucracy and access the services and resources you need.