For Citizens Seeking Surplus Property
Personal Property refers to tangible items ranging from common products—such as office equipment and furniture—to specialized apparatus—including scientific devices and heavy machinery.
If a state or public organization doesn't buy this personal property, the general public can buy it from GSA through GSA Auctions® and GSA Surplus Personal Property Sales.
Remember that these are auctions and sales:
- No Giveaways. Stories about $100 yachts or exotic cars sold for little or nothing are pure fiction. GSA expects—and gets— a fair market price. GSA has a responsibility to the taxpayers to receive the best possible return on the tax dollar when they are sold.
- No Guarantees. GSA does not guarantee the condition of sale items. We encourage you to inspect personal property before sale. GSA will inform a customer of any deficiencies prior to sale. We are not responsible for any problems identified after the sale.
Steps to Acquire Used Federal Personal Property
Locate Items of Interest
There are several ways to learn about GSA sales of used federal personal property:
Decide How to Buy
Pay for Your Purchase
We outline the payment process. See How to Purchase Surplus Property for more information.
Watch videos for more info about GSA Auctions.
e-Tools for Citizens
- GSA Auctions: Bid electronically on surplus federal personal property and real property.
- Surplus Personal Property Sales: Find personal property using one of a variety of sales methods including live auction, fixed price, drop-by, and sealed bid.
- GSA AutoAuctions: Find lists of GSA fleet vehicles that have completed their lease terms for sale, auction locations, and times as well as a description of the process.
- Computers for Learning (CFL) allows schools and educational non-profit organizations to obtain excess computer equipment directly from federal agencies.