Eligibility

The Surplus Property program locates, acquires and distributes state and federal surplus property to eligible state and local governments, qualified nonprofit organizations and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB's) through the Federal Governments Small Business Administration (SBA). Examples include office furniture, generators, vehicles/heavy equipment, boats, power equipment, firefighting equipment, camping supplies, kitchen equipment and emergency supplies to name a few.  

The program acquires personal property from various federal agencies, military installations, state agencies and local governments. Surplus property staff maintains a "Want List" of unique or highly sought after items.  

In addition, the Salem warehouse located at 1655 Salem Industrial Drive NE has a large inventory of items available for direct sale to agencies. A small "service charge" is assessed on items to cover shipping and operating costs. Property donated from the Federal Donation Program is reportable as a form of federal assistance at 23.4% of the item's original acquisition cost. 

Watch a short introductory video from GSA here

Who is Eligible?  

Federal rules limit eligibility to state and local government agencies, certain nonprofit organizations and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB's). All nonprofit organizations must have a letter of determination from the Internal Revenue Service that states the organizations nonprofit status, under section 501(c) of the IRS tax code.  

An agencies eligibility status is valid for three (3) years. After that time, an agency must complete a new application, and supply supporting documentation to remain eligible. 

GSA listing of all eligible agencies. 

Your obligations when acquiring Federal Donation Property. 

Eligibility application - To be submitted with additional information in categories below. Regardless of additional information requested, an eligibility application is required. 

Update authorized signers - Used to add, delete or make changes to an agencies current authorized signers list.  

Government Subdivisions