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| Surplus - Georgia Non-Profits and Service Educational Activities |
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Non-profit organizations provide services to the community that enrich many lives. Surplus Property's mission includes supporting these efforts through the acquisition of state and federal surplus property in Georgia. Acquiring surplus property shortens the procurement cycle and saves money!
Learn more about Surplus Property.
The state of Georgia conducts all sales or surplus personal property to the public through public internet sales providers.
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Program Eligibility |
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Non-profit organizations in Georgia may be eligible to participate in either the state and/or federal surplus programs depending on the category of service provided. Surplus Property is responsible to determine eligibility for both programs. Organizations must complete the appropriate "Federal" Application and the Surplus staff will determine the applicability for both programs. |
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Federal Surplus Eligibility |
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Non-profit organizations must provide educational, health care, or specific social support services to the community to be eligible for surplus property. The federal surplus property program has stringent eligibility requirements; therefore, all non-profit organizations may not be eligible to join the program. Service charges and restrictions apply for all property received. |
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Program eligibility requirements: |
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| Non-Profit Health Care: Eligibility requirements for non-profit health care organizations. |
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Its operation is in conformance with the definitions of one of the categories of eligible institutions; |
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Its operation is non-profit, tax-exempt; |
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The institutions is licensed or approved by the governing agency in the state; and |
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It must sign the U.S. General Services Administration Assurance of Compliance form. |
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| Non-Profit Educational Services: Eligibility requirements for non-profit educational services. |
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Its operation is in conformance with the definitions of one of the categories of eligible institutions; |
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Its operation is non-profit, tax-exempt; |
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The institutions is licensed or approved by the governing agency in the state; and |
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It must sign the U.S. General Services Administration Assurance of Compliance form. | |
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Eligibility requirements for non-profit educational services. |
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Its operation is in conformance with the definitions of one of the categories of eligible institutions; |
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Its operation is tax-supported; |
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Schools, colleges, universities, and school systems are accredited; and |
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It must sign the U.S. General Services Administration Assurance of Compliance form. | |
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| Type | Title | Description | Revision Date |
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 | Joint Apprenticeship Organizations | Requirements and Application for joint apprenticeship programs. | 2/24/2009 |  | Museums | Requirements and Application for eligibility for museums. | 2/24/2009 |  | Private Educational Organizations | Requirements and Application for private universities, colleges, business schools, child care centers, libraries, schools for the mentally retarded or physically handicapped, educational radio and television. | 2/24/2009 |
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Social Support Services |
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Eligibility requirements for social support services providers: |
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Its operation is in conformance with the definitions of one of the categories of eligible institutions; |
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Its operation is non-profit, tax-exempt; |
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The institution is currently operating a shelter housing 10 or more individuals or providing homeless services at no charge, providing food services for homeless individuals; and |
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It must sign the U.S. General Services Administration Assurance of Compliance form. | | |
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Service Educational Activities (SEA) |
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Service Educational Activities (SEA) are eligible to participate in the Federal Surplus Property Program only. These organizations formerly obtained surplus property directly through the Department of Defense (DOD) Donation Program. However, they are now required to obtain property through the DOAS Surplus Property Program. These purchases are limited to DOD property unless the SEA also qualifies under Section 101-44.207 of the Federal Property Management Regulations.
Designation as an SEA is made by the Department of Defense (DOD) and is granted to national organizations that include, but are not limited to:
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American National Red Cross |
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Armed Services |
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YMCA of the USA |
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American National Red Cross |
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Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America |
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Boys and Girls Clubs of America |
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Camp Fire, Inc. |
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Center for Excellence in Education |
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Girl Scouts of the USA |
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Little League Baseball, Inc. |
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Marine Cadets of America |
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National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education |
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National Civilian Community Corps |
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National Ski Patrol System, Inc. |
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Naval Sea Cadet Corps |
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Operation Raleigh |
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United Service Organizations, Inc,. |
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U.S. Olympic Committee |
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Young Marines of the Marine Corps |
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League/Marine Corps League | |
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The Department of Defense is responsible for establishing eligibility with Service Educational Activities and making eligibility determinations.
Learn more about the SEA program
Service Educational Activities Requirements and Application for service educational activities (SEA) |
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Available Property |
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Search for available state personal property |
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Accessing Federal Surplus Property |
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GSAxcess is a web based program that allows eligible users to screen for military and civilian federal surplus property on-line. Surplus and excess property from these agencies may be viewed at http://gsaxcess.gov Access Code: 4757GA Password: GASURPLUS
Accessing Federal Surplus Property instructions |
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Service Charges |
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Surplus Property does not receive any state or federal appropriations to operate. It is entirely self-funded through service charges for material received.
Enrolled non-profit entities are required to pay at time of property receipt and may pay the service charges by:
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Organization Credit card |
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Organization Check (Must be agency check made payable to DOAS Surplus Property) | |
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Property Restrictions |
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Please remember that there are restrictions on the use and disposal of any state and/or federal surplus property received through the program. The restrictions vary on the category of property received. The basic requirements are that the property must be put into use within one year and used for a minimum of one year from the in use date. During this period, the property may not be cannibalized, traded, sold or disposed of without written authorization by the Surplus Division. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in criminal prosecution. Please contact your local Surplus Regional office for guidance prior to disposing of surplus assets.
Federal Restrictions |
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Surplus Office |
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Find our location, hours of operation, and directions.
Surplus Property is offered for sale to the public only through internet sales. Search Public Auctions |
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Governing Legislation |
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The laws that govern Surplus Property are set forth in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.). O.C.G.A. 50-5-140 through 50-5-146
The law restricts DOAS personnel and their family members from participating in surplus public sales. There are no restrictions on other government (state or local) employees. Sales to the public are conducted through commercial internet service providers.
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Learn More about other Surplus Legislation |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Surplus Property. |
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