Regulations
- Federal surplus property must be placed into use within 12 months from the date of its acquisition
- Federal surplus property must be used for a minimum 12-month period from the date it is placed into use
- Federal surplus property valued new at $5,000 or more must be used for a minimum 18-month period. Aircraft, boats, and gifts from foreign countries all have extended use periods.
- Federal surplus equipment and supplies are restricted to organizational use only. No personal use of federal property is permitted
- Federal surplus property cannot be sold, loaned, traded or torn down for parts during the minimum use period without prior permission from the program director
- Federal surplus property is considered Federal Financial Grant-In-Aid and may require compliance under the Single Audit Act of 1984 and the provisions of Uniform Guidance - Subpart F.
Failure to comply with these terms and conditions may require payment to the US Government for the value of the property.
The Federal Surplus Property program is covered by federal nondiscrimination laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, and sex.
Federal Surplus Property Program
The Federal Surplus Property Program offers a variety of property to municipalities, school districts, fire and police departments, and certain non-profit organizations. Property is donated to eligible entities directly from the federal government for a small service charge. If the property is not on-hand, the Federal Surplus Property Program staff will try to locate equipment.
Federal Fixed Price Vehicle Program
The Federal Fixed Price Vehicle Program offers low-mileage, late-model General Services Administration fleet vehicles such as cars, trucks, vans, alternative fuel vehicles, dump trucks, ambulances and fire trucks for resale to eligible entities.
Law Enforcement 1033 Excess Property Program
The 1033 Excess Property Program offers law enforcement equipment directly from the Department of Defense. Equipment available includes body armor, vehicles, computers, weapons, boats, aircraft, night vision equipment and much more. Eligible law enforcement agencies can purchase this previously used equipment at a lower cost. Participants pay an annual fee or incur a minimal service charge to cover the costs of administering the program.
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