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Federal Acquisition Service
U.S. General Services Administration
A great savings to the American Taxpayer!
The Federal Surplus Personal Property Donation Program
Objectives
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Background
GSA’s Role
Role of State Agency for Surplus Property
Eligibility and Recipients
Key Players
1956- Public Law 84-655 Established that no property could be donated for use in a state except through a “State Agency for Surplus Property (SASP)”.
The Department of Health, Education and Welfare (DHEW) was designated to screen and allocate surplus property for civil defense purposes.
1976- Public Law 94-519 Transferred responsibility of the donation program from DHEW to GSA.
Placed GSA in charge of a consolidated distribution system that would fairly and equitably donate surplus to a broader selection of public agencies and nonprofits.
Established the relationship between Federal and State government as a “full” partnership.
Background
GSA’s Role Assist in locating usable surplus especially during disasters.
Fairly and equitably allocate property.
Manage non-compliance issues.
Assist in making eligibility determinations.
Conduct reviews or “audits”.
Serve as liaison between SASPs and Federal agencies.
Promote donation program.
Role of a SASP Key player in disposal process.
Partner with GSA to save taxpayer dollars.
Determine program eligibility. Screen and select usable civilian and military agency surplus.
Warehouse excess and surplus property.
“Donate” property.
Ensure program compliance.
How -- to Whom? 40 USC 549 (b)(1)
GSA transfers surplus property to a SASP
SASP donates property to Donees on a fair and equitable basis
GSA
SASP
DONEE
FEDERAL DISPOSAL CYCLE
EXCESS SURPLUS
SCREENING
InternalAgencies/Bureaus
Of your Department
Federal AgenciesCost Reimbursable Contractors
Grantees
Public AirportsState Agencies for Surplus
Property
AGENCYSCREENING
SCREENINGAnd
FEDERAL TRANSFER21 DAYS
DONATIONNOTIFICATION
5 DAYS
SALES
DONATIONREMOVAL
Public AirportsState Agencies for Surplus Property
Definitions 40 USC 549
State Agency for Surplus Property (SASP) organization or activity designated under state law as the agency responsible for the donation of Federal surplus property
Donee an eligible entity that receives Federal surplus personal property through a State Agency for Surplus Property
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56 SASPs: 50 states District of Columbia 5 Territories
Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Guam Northern Mariana Island American Samoa
Structure
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Public Agencies
Nonprofit tax exempt Health or Education Organizations ONLY
Service Educational Activities (SEAs)
Who is eligible to participate?
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LibrariesPark DistrictsPolice/Fire DepartmentsSchoolsCitiesTownshipsCounty Boards, etc.
Examples of a Public Agency
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Childcare CentersSchoolsHospitalsHomeless/Needy ProvidersMuseumsHistoric Light StationsVolunteer Fire Departments/Rescue SquadsOlder American Act fund recipients
Examples of eligible Nonprofit Organizations
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Boy and Girl Scouts of AmericaAmerican Red CrossCivil Air PatrolMarine Cadets of America
Eligibility determined by Department of Defense (DoD), not GSA
Examples of Service Educational Activities
How does the donee participate? Apply to SASP to determine eligibility
Advise SASP as to desired property
If authorized by SASP, search and request property in GSAXcess®
Agree to specific terms and conditions regarding use of the property
How – the Process?Donee submits request for property
to SASP
SASP submits request for property to GSA via gsaxcess.gov
GSA approves request from SASP
Federal holding agency releases property to SASP or Donee
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Donee Agreements CFR 102-37.465
Acquires property on an “as is, where is” basis
Will hold the Government harmless from any and all debts arising from the donation and use of the property
Place property in use within one year of donation
Keep property in use for a period of time depending on the original acquisition cost and type of property
Will pay a service fee for donated property
Will adhere to all program policies and regulations16
GSAXcess – gsaxcess.gov
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NASASP National Association of State Agencies for Surplus
Property
Motto: Pro Bono Publico (For the public good)
The purpose of NASASP and its’ 56 state members is to partner with GSA and to save taxpayer dollars by extending the useful life of surplus to public agencies and nonprofit organizations in health and education.
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GSA Key PlayersAllocating Officer for Property Located In:
IL, IN, MI, MN, OH & WIIA, KS, MO & NE
Daniel Scholl (817) 574-2354
Central OfficeBill Kemp 703.605.2879Joyce Spalding 703.605.2888Chris Willett 703.605.2873
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Questions