Overview
This section outlines the process for federal agencies to obtain excess personal property that is exempt from standard reporting requirements, primarily through coordination with GSA’s Personal Property Management offices.
Key Rules
- GSA Assistance: GSA is mandated to help agencies source supplies that are classified as "nonreportable" under the Federal Management Regulations (41 CFR 102-36.220).
- Direct Coordination: Agencies seeking these supplies must actively contact the appropriate GSA Personal Property Management office (PPMO) rather than relying on standard automated reporting systems.
- Information Resource: Contact details for the relevant offices are maintained at www.gsa.gov/ppmo.
Practical Implications
- Agencies can achieve significant cost savings by acquiring nonreportable excess property through GSA instead of purchasing new supplies from commercial sources.
- Procurement officials must proactively engage with GSA PPMOs to identify available items, as these supplies do not appear in the standard excess property databases.