Personal Property Publications

GSA offers a variety of publications addressing specific aspects of acquiring and disposing excess federal personal property. GSA also keeps agencies up to date on the latest programs and developments. These items are:

• The Personal Property Disposal Guide [PDF - 909 KB] is a reference for all aspects of personal property disposal.
• The Property Custodian Guide [PDF - 10 MB] serves as a quick-reference guide for individuals who serve as property custodians for their respective federal agencies.
• The Reporting Property Checklist [PDF - 353 KB] offers a brief overview of what to include when reporting personal property to GSA.
• The Personal Property Management Slipsheet [PDF - 871 KB] features information about how federal agencies and other eligible entities can leverage the options available through GSA’s Personal Property Management programs. 
• The Personal Property Solutions for Agency Moves [PDF - 563 KB] slipsheet provides tips for preparing for a major move.
• The Personal Property Sustainability Brochure [PDF - 129 KB] outlines various programs that facilitate reuse of federal property and minimize the environmental impact of agency operations.
• The Guide to the Federal Surplus Personal Property Donation Program [PDF - 1 MB] is an outline of the scope of the program, eligible recipients, and the necessary procedures to donate personal property items.
• A summary of the variety of sales methods GSA offers to facilitate an agency’s sale of personal property can be found in the GSA Auctions Flyer [PDF - 295 KB]. (Both online and live)
• GSA Order FSS P 4025.5 (with Appendices) Provides procedures for donation of federal surplus personal property according to the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, 63 Stat. 377, as amended, and other applicable laws. It is divided into Part I [DOC - 666 KB] and Part II [DOC - 507 KB].
• Information on any items available for private citizens for purchase after personal property has completed the surplus donation process is available in the For Public Sale publication. Additional details available on the Surplus Personal Property Sales website.
• Computers for Learning [PDF - 164 KB] provides an overview of the program benefits for schools, federal agencies and the environment.

Visit our Customer Marketing Library Service to order printed copies of GSA publications. Personal Property Management brochures are available online. You can get more information from your Area Property Officer.