Sale of Federal Surplus Personal Property (39.007)
Program
39.007 Sale of Federal Surplus Personal Property
Federal Agency
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Authorization
Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, Public Law 81-152, 63 Stat. 377, 40 U.S.C. 484.
Program Number
39.007
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To sell personal property no longer needed by the Government in an expeditious, economical and efficient manner and to obtain the maximum net return from sales. General Services Administration conducts the sale of personal property for most of the civil agencies; the Department of Defense handles the sale of its own surplus property.
Types of Assistance
Sale, Exchange, or Donation of Property and Goods.
Uses and Use Restrictions
This program provides individuals, business concerns, and other organizations with the opportunity to enter competitive bids for purchase of a wide variety of personal property whenever it is determined surplus to the needs of the Federal Government and available for sale. Included are vehicles, aircraft, hardware, electronic and electrical equipment, paper products, office supplies and equipment, and many other items. The Government also generates a substantial quantity of scrap paper (GSA/PBS sells scrap paper - telephone: (202) 501-3458) and metal which is made available for public sale. Normally, there are no use restrictions on property purchased from the Government.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Competitive bid sales are open to the general public.
Beneficiary Eligibility
General public.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Interested individuals may participate in GSA sales of Federal personal property by writing "Personal Property Sales," Federal Supply Service, General Services Administration, (select the appropriate regional office from Appendix IV of the Catalog).
Award Procedure
Property is awarded to that responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation, is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.
Deadlines
None. Bids must be submitted by the time and date indicated in the sales offering.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
Gross proceeds from sales were $42.1 million in fiscal year 2002. In fiscal year 2003, sales proceeds are estimated to be $44.0 million. In fiscal year 2004, sales proceeds are estimated to be $49.7 million.
Financial Information
Account Identification
47-4530-0-4-804.
Obligations
(Salaries and expenses) FY 02 $12,223,900; FY 03 est $13,817,100; and FY 04 est $14,538,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
41 CFR 101-45, Sale, Abandonment, or Destruction of Personal Property. Pamphlet "How You Can Buy Used Federal Personal Property" is available from General Services Administration free of charge.
Related Programs
12.700, Donations/Loans of Obsolete DOD Property; 20.805, Ship Sales; 39.003, Donation of Federal Surplus Personal Property.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Federal Supply Service, General Services Administration, (select address from Appendix IV of the Catalog for the GSA Federal Supply Service Property Management Office which serves the geographical area of interest); or Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (for Department of Defense surplus property), National Sales Office, 74 Washington Ave. North, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3092. Internet: http://www.gsa.gov.
Headquarters Office
Director, Property Management Division, Office of Transportation and Property Management, Federal Supply Service. General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20406. Telephone: (703) 305-7240.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
