Federal Surplus Property

The Federal Surplus Property program acquires property no longer required by the federal government and transports, stores, and distributes the property to eligible agencies and programs. The Department of Administration administers the Federal Surplus Property program in Idaho. Operations are in full swing at the Federal Surplus Property warehouse location.

Eligibility

Participation is open to state and public agencies, certain non-profit organizations, and some specific businesses made eligible through the Small Business Administration that have registered with the program. Individuals are not eligible to purchase from the program.

If you have questions regarding eligibility, contact us using the information listed at the right.

Registration

A written application must be sent to the Business Manager. To receive an application and instructions, contact us using the information listed at the right. If you send an email, we can reply with a copy of the application. The application can be printed, filled out, and mailed back to us at the address listed.

Purchasing and Paying for Property

Property can be purchased in the following ways:

Government Purchase Cards
In person at the Idaho warehouse
Email the Business Manager
Call 208.334.3477.

Property and any associated costs may be paid for at the time of the purchase or we can invoice your organization. Cash or personal checks cannot be accepted.

Public Access to Property

Property that is not sold to eligible entities may be sold to the general public. This is done exclusively by the General Service Administration (GSA). GSA conducts on-line auctions. These auctions are open to the public.

The Idaho Federal Surplus Property program does not conduct auctions or public sales.

Additional Information and Resources

Location, Hours, and Contact Information

Idaho Federal Surplus Property Program 3416 Bennett St. P. O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0086	Toll Free: Local: Fax: Email:	800.722.1629 208.334.3477 208.334.5320 Business Manager
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday (closed on all holidays) Map and Driving Directions

Property Availability

Federal Surplus Property includes a wide variety of new and used property; such as construction and maintenance equipment, vehicles, furniture, office supplies, etc.

To see the available property:

Visit the Idaho warehouse.
Search the Federal Surplus Property Inventory online. Click here for search hints.
Review the Federal Surplus Property newsletter. The newsletter is mailed to registered participants every quarter. A partial list of available property is included in the newsletter.

Property is available on an “As Is/Where Is” basis. Additional costs are charged to ship or deliver property from the Federal Surplus Property warehouse to your location.

Special Requests

Need something we don’t have? Complete a Want List form and we'll work to get it for you.

We have access to excess property worldwide. We'll make every effort to find what you need. If we are able to find it, before we do anything else, we'll contact you to make sure you still need it and what we've found is acceptable to you.

Other States' Federal Surplus Property Programs

Fifty-six agencies distribute Federal Surplus Property to states and U.S. territories. For information on other states' programs, contact the National Association of State Agencies for Surplus Property (NASASP) at 813.856.7212 or email surpros@gte.net.