Government Surplus Auction

You may be able to get a steal of a deal at a government surplus auction.The General Services Administration (GSA) is the agency that handles U.S. Government surplus auctions. These auctions are held online and in various locations throughout the U.S. and its territories.

What Kind of Items Can I Find at a Government Surplus Auction?

Various types of items are offered for sale at government surplus auctions. Items include cars, trucks, boats, aircrafts, construction equipment, office furniture, computers jewelry, athletic equipment, clothing, building materials, and more. Where Are Government Surplus Auctions Held? You can find government surplus auctions online at www.surplussales.gsa.gov, www.govsales.gov, or www.gsaauctions.gov.

How Do I Participate in a Government Surplus Auction?

You can register to participate in a government surplus auction at the federal website www.surplussales.gsa.gov, www.govsales.gov, or www.gsaauctions.com. Registration is FREE.

GSA also has regional offices listed here:

Mid-Atlantic Region CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, PR, RI, VA, VI, VT, WV The Strawbridge Building 20 N. 8th Street, 10th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: (215) 446-5065 Fax: (215) 446-5116

DC and Metro MD, VA 6808 Loisdale Road Building A, Suite 2 Springfield, VA 22150 Phone: (703) 605-9321 Fax: (703) 605-9363

Southeast Sunbelt Region AL, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, OH, SC, TN, WI Peachtree Summit Building 401 West Peachtree Street, Suite 2600 Atlanta, GA 30308 Phone: (404) 331-0040 Fax: (404) 331-1877

Greater Southwest Region AR, LA, NM, OK, TX 819 Taylor Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 Phone: (800) 495-1276 Fax: (817) 574-2367

CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY P.O. Box 25506, DFC, Building 41 Denver, CO 80225-0506 Phone: (888) 999-4777 Fax: (303) 236-7544

Pacific Rim Region AK, AS, AZ, CA, CM, GU, HI, ID, NV, OR, WA 450 Golden Gate Avenue 9FBP 4th Floor West San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: (415) 522-2891 Fax: (415) 522-3033

How Do I Pay For My Merchandise at a Government Surplus Auction?

A variety of payment methods are accepted, including Visa, Mastercard, cash; cashier's check; money order; travelers' checks; U.S. federal, state or local government checks; and online payment via the U.S. Treasury’s Web site: www.pay.gov.

Are There Any Special Terms or Conditions?

Winning bidders or buyers are required to remove their merchandise within a specified time after payment is made. If a buyer fails to pay or remove the merchandise within the alloted time, the buyer will have to pay a late penalty fee.

GSA sells used personal property according to the U.S. Government’s Standard Form 114C, General Sale Terms and Conditions and special Terms and Conditions. You may ask to review a copy at any of the GSA regional sales offices, at a sale’s location, or at www.gsa.gov.