18.2 How to Obtain Federal Surplus Property

  1. Screening is the term used for searching for federal property. Agencies screen for desired property.
    1. All customers eligible for federal property may screen.
    2. Property may be screened:
      1. In person (Surplus must request permission for agencies to screen in person.)
      2. Online at http://gsaxcess.gov [NEED CORRECTED LINK HERE]
        1. GSAXcess requires unique user access codes. Please send the following information to doasfedsur@doas.ga.gov:
          1. First Name
          2. Last Name
          3. Phone Number
          4. Email Address
        2. You will receive an e-mail from GSAXcess@gsa.gov containing your unique User ID and a temporary password. You will be prompted to change the temporary password during your initial login.
  2. Entity emails contact information and the control number and quantity of desired item(s) to doasfedsur@doas.ga.gov with “Federal Property Request” in the subject line.
    1. Make note of the location because the material must be picked up there.
  3. Surplus staff submits a request to GSA where allocation decision is made.
  4. Surplus informs entity of GSA authorization decision.
    1. If approved, DOAS provides a Letter of Authorization to Remove Property (LOAR) to the entity.
    2. The entity must provide payment to DOAS and pick up property by date specified.