U.S. General Services Administration

A Great Savings to the American Taxpayer!

Taronda L. ReedArea Property OfficerFederal Acquisition Service

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The Federal Surplus Personal Property Donation Program

Objectives Background

GSA’s Role

State Agency for Surplus Property’s Role

Eligibility and Recipients

Key Players2

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Background 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.

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Background continued 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.

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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.

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SASP’s Role 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.

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How -- to Whom? 40 USC 549 (b)(1)

GSA donates federal surplus property to a SASP

SASP donates property to eligible donees on a fair and equitable basis

GSA SASP DONEE

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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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Where are we in the disposal process?

Transfer

Excess

Donate

Surplus

Becomes

Becomes

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Structure56 SASPs total:• 50 states• District of Columbia • 5 Territories:

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Guam Northern Mariana Island American Samoa

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Who is eligible to participate? Public Agencies

Nonprofit tax exempt Health or Education Organizations ONLY

Service Educational Activities (SEAs)

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Definition & Examples of a Public Agency A public agency is any State; political subdivision;

any unit of local government; department, agency; any Indian tribe, band, or group……

Libraries Park Districts Police/Fire Departments Schools Cities Townships County Boards, etc.

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Definition & Examples of a Nonprofit Org An eligible nonprofit organization is an organization not

organized for profit and exempt from federal income tax under section 501 of the IRS revenue code and has a primary emphasis on education or health.

Childcare Centers Schools Hospitals Homeless/Needy Providers Museums Historic Light Stations

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Service Educational Activity means any educational activity designated by the Secretary of Defense as being of special interest to the armed services. The primary purpose of such entities is to offer courses of instruction devoted to the military arts and sciences.

Boy and Girl Scouts of America American Red Cross Marine Cadets of America and Junior ROTC Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America Little League Baseball, Inc Armed Services YMCA of the USA

Eligibility determined by Dept. of Defense (DoD), not GSA

Definition & Examples of an SEA

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How does the donee participate? Apply to SASP to determine eligibility

Advise SASP as to desired property

If authorized by the SASP, search and request property in GSAXcess®

Agree to specific terms and conditions regarding use of the property

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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 regulations

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 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 Surplus Property Located In:

IL, IN, MI, MN, OH & WI (Region 5)

Daniel Scholl (817) 574-2354Allocating Officer

Central OfficeBill Kemp (703) 605-2879Utilization and Donation Chief

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