Chapter 18: Acquiring Federal Surplus Property

Chapter 18: Acquiring Federal Surplus Property

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Federal surplus property can be identified in several ways: eligible entities can screen General Service Administration (GSA) surplus inventory online, can be informed of available items by Surplus, or can be contacted directly by a federal entity redistributing property. 

Regardless of how federal surplus property is identified, the process to obtain the property is the same.

18.1 Considerations

18.1 Considerations

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  1. No eligible entity is guaranteed to receive federal surplus property.
  2. All federal surplus property must be picked up at the federal site where the property is located and within the authorized timeframe or on the specified date.

18.2 How to Obtain Federal Surplus Property

18.2 How to Obtain Federal Surplus Property

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  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.

18.3 Service Charge for Acquiring Federal Surplus Property

18.3 Service Charge for Acquiring Federal Surplus Property

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A service charge, payable to GA DOAS Surplus Property is administered for the transfer of all federal property. This service charge funds the federal surplus program in Georgia.

  • Charges are determined based on a percentage of the acquisition cost, condition, and quantity of the items and will be established at the time of the initial request.
  • All federal program restrictions apply to this property.

18.4 Federal Property Restrictions

18.4 Federal Property Restrictions

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Depending on the type of property received, there are different restrictions on the acquisition, utilization, and retention of federal surplus property. These conditions are provided to donees at the time of their acceptance into the surplus program. The terms and conditions are also provided with each federal invoice generated. Please be sure to read, understand, and comply with these restrictions. Failure to comply may lead to suspension or removal from the program and/or forfeiture of any service charges and administrative fees.

For terms and conditions of acquiring federal property, see Appendix B.