Federal Surplus Property Program

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State Agency for Surplus Property GSAs Partner
in the Federal Surplus Personal Property Donation
Program
Shane Bailey President National Association of
State Agencies for Surplus Property
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National Association of State Agencies for
Surplus Property

• WHO is NASASP, Inc.?
• Members include all 56 States, the District of
  Columbia and U. S. territories
• Elects National Officers to further goals and
  mission to donate property
• State Roster POCs at
• www.nasasp.org

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WHY is there a NASASP, Inc.?
National Association of State Agencies for
Surplus Property

• AUTHORITY Title 40 U.S. Code
• Authorizes the Federal government to donate
  surplus property and equipment to the states
  (SASPs) who, in turn, offer the property at
  nominal cost to qualifying entities.

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WHY is there a NASASP, Inc.?
National Association of State Agencies for
Surplus Property

• TO protect, promote and enhance the federal
  surplus property program,
• TO speak to the federal government with one
  voice and
• TO provide a conduit and centralized network to
  all state and federal agencies for the
  disposition of personal property.

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National Association of State Agencies for
Surplus Property

• "Pro Bono Publico" - This Latin phrase is found
  on the insignia of the National Association of
  State Agencies for Surplus Property (NASASP,
  Inc.).
• Literally it means "for the public good.
  Expanded meanings include "for the public good
  for the welfare of the whole." Thats the mission
  of the State Agencies for Surplus Property
  (SASPs) that make up NASASP, Inc.

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Federal Surplus is defined as
National Association of State Agencies for
Surplus Property

• All personal property and equipment of the
  federal government and military branches, once no
  longer needed by the government, including
• Obsolete items
• Items used to full life expectancy
• Items that must be replace for safety or economic
  reasons

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National Association of State Agencies for
Surplus Property

• State Agencies for Surplus Property (SASPs) are
  governed by the rules, policies and programs
  promulgated by the
• U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
• SASP MISSION
• For the public goodto Donate surplus federal
  property to eligible organizations in a fair and
  equitable manner.

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Who is Eligible for donated Federal Surplus
Property?

• Any tax-supported government or public agency
  established by or pursuant to state law qualify
  under this criteria generally referring to
• Departments / divisions of state, county,
  township, city, public schools, and other local
  governmental units.
• This includes, but is not limited to
• Police
• Fire
• Emergency service and disaster agencies

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Other Eligible Organizationsfor Surplus Property

• Programs for homeless
• Non-profit tax-exempt organizations providing
• food
• shelter
• or, support services to the homeless. Such
  organizations may include
• homeless shelters half-way houses
• soup kitchens
• food banks

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AndNon-Profit Programs such asfor the Elderly

• State, local government agencies and non-profit
  organizations or institutions providing services
  to senior citizens via funds provided under the
  Older Americans Act of 1965, Title IV or XX of
  the Social Security Act or under the Economic
  Opportunity Act which include the following
• adult day care facilities
• senior transport services
• and, multi-purpose senior centers

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Finallyany Non-Profit, Tax-Exempt Health or
Educational Entities

• Non-profit educational and public health
  activities exempt from taxation under Section
  501(c)(3) of the Federal Internal Revenue Code.
• The property must be used to aid education or
  public health directly or through research. This
  includes, but is not limited to
• medical institutions, hospitals, health centers
• clinics, drug abuse treatment centers
• schools, colleges and universities
• schools for the mentally and physically disabled
• child care centers
• educational radio and television stations
• museums and libraries

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GSA Screening Cycles( where SASPs fall in the
cycle)
Internal Agency Redistribution
Donation Cycle
GSA Cycle Federal Utilization
Public Auction
State Agency for Surplus --State
Government --Local Governments Towns,
cities, villages Schools, police, fire --
Not-For-Profit Entities Shelters, etc
Between Federal Agencies --Social Security
Admin --F.B.I. --Small Business Admin --others
Within Federal Agencies --Dept. of Defense --Law
Enforcement --Fire Fighters
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NASASP provides Accountability

• Property must be acquired for program purposes.
  Personal use or use outside the State is strictly
  prohibited.
• Property must be placed into use within 12 months
  of receipt and used for a period of 12 months
  thereafter (18 months for passenger vehicles and
  property with a value in excess of 5,000).
  Property not utilized in accordance with this
  requirement must be reported back to the SASP for
  transfer or other disposition.

• Cannibalization of an item or secondary use of an
  item for purposes other than its original
  intended use may be approved at the time of
  donation. During the 12- or 18-month use period,
  the Donee may not sell, trade, lease, lend, bail,
  encumber, or otherwise dispose of such property
  without the prior written approval of GSA or
  state SASP.
• The fraudulent acquisition, use, or sub-sequent
  unauthorized disposal of property shall be
  subject to criminal prosecution and penalty.
  Periodic on-site visits are conducted to ensure
  program compliance.

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FEMA GSA task SASPs to donate FEMA trailers
These trailers are a valuable tool which will
assist our department in effectively handling
large scale emergencies. --Theo Glover, Deputy
Chief of Police, Rockford, IL
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NASASP partners with GSA to reutilize and
transfer thousands of travel trailers
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NASASP partners with GSA to reutilize and
transfer thousands of mobile homes
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What else can NASASP do for your Federal agency?

• Assist with Disaster Relief Efforts
• Expedited Screening
• State Managed Property Centers

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What can NASASP do for your agency?
Assist with Disaster Relief Efforts
BEFORE THE DISASTER OCCURS

• Collect and warehouse necessary basic
  supplies equipment, water, cots,
  clothing, etc.

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What can NASASP do for your agency?
Assist with Disaster Relief Efforts
DURING THE DISASTER

• Provide coordination, packaging and shipment of
  life-saving basic equipment and
  property.

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What can NASASP do for your agency?
Assist with Disaster Relief Efforts
AFTER THE DISASTER

• Aid in distribution and communication with
  emergency response units.
• Provide an immediate shelter or transition area
  of Property and/or Personnel.

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What can NASASP do for your agency?
Expedited Screening

• Allows your federal agency to remove and transfer
  personal property quickly
• Must be approved by GSA
• No cost to your agency

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What can NASASP do for your agency?
Offer State-Managed Property Centers

• SASPs enter into agreements with federal
  agencies--with GSA approval--to serve as Property
  Holding Centers
• Federal property is made available at SASP
  warehouse for screening
• Benefit to federal agency is ability to quickly
  remove property with minimal expense.

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Contact your state SASP and see how we can save
your agency time and money by disposing of your
federal property!
www.nasasp.org