REDUCE YOUR DISPOSAL COST
THE FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY
DONATION PROGRAM
Scott E. Pepperman
Executive Director
National Association of State Agencies for
Surplus Property
www.nasasp.org
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TOPICS
- NASASP
-FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY PROGRAM
-WHAT NASASP CAN DO FOR YOUR AGENCY
- CURRENT ENDEAVORS
- PARTNERSHIP HOW TO????
- WRAP UP
- Q AND A
- THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE
AGENCIES FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY,
INC.
- THE WORLDWIDE LEADERS IN SURPLUS
ASSET MANAGEMENT
- GSA’S PARTNERS IN THE FEDERAL
SURPLUS PROPERTY DONATION
PROGRAM
• Who is NASASP ???
• History of NASASP???
• What does NASASP Do???
WHY is there a NASASP, Inc.?
TO protect (Congress), promote (Marketing)
and enhance (Partnerships) the Federal
surplus property program,
TO speak to the Federal government with
one voice; and
TO provide a conduit and centralized
network to all state and Federal agencies for
the disposition of personal property.
"Pro Bono Publico" - This Latin phrase is found
on the insignia of the National Association of State
Agencies for Surplus Property (NASASP, Inc.).
Literally… it means "for the public good.”
Expanded meanings include "for the public good
for the welfare of the whole." That’s the mission
of the State Agencies for Surplus Property
(SASPs) that make up NASASP, Inc.
THE FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY DONATION
PROGRAM IS . . .
Best Example Of Federal, State And Local
Governments Working Together
Annually Saves American Taxpayers Over
$100 Million
Stretches Local Budget Dollars
Recycles Your Tax Dollars
Finally It Is A Program That Helps Make The
Impossible. . . Possible
HISTORY
• Federal Administrative and Services Act
of 1949, later amended
• P.L. 94-519 (1976)
• Stewart B. McKinney Act (1986)
• P.L. 105-50 (1997)
• Title 40, Section 549 (2002)
Federal Surplus is defined as…
 All personal property and equipment of the
federal government and military branches,
once no longer needed by the government,
including:
 Obsolete (Computers)
 No longer useful life (Humvees)
 Overage (Blue Jeans) – No longer
economical
GSA Screening Cycles
(… where SASPs fall in the cycle)
Internal Agency
Redistribution
Within Federal
Agencies
--Dept. of Defense
--Law Enforcement
--Fire Fighters
GSA Cycle
Federal Utilization
Between Federal
Agencies
--Social Security Admin
--F.B.I.
--Small Business Admin
--others
Donation
Cycle
State Agency for Surplus
--State Government
--Local Governments
Towns, cities, villages
Schools, police, fire
-- Not-For-Profit Entities
Shelters, etc
-- SBA (8)(a)
Public
Auction
What is a SASP?
- State Agency Designated by the Governor to act as a
partner to GSA in Administering the Program.
- State Agencies for Surplus Property (SASPs)
are governed by the rules, policies and programs
promulgated by the…
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
SASP MISSION:
“For the public good…to Donate surplus federal
property to eligible organizations in a fair and
equitable manner.”
* Responsibilities (Eligibility, Compliance,
Accountability, Security)
What is a Donee?
Any tax-supported government or
public agency established by or
pursuant to state law qualify under
this criteria generally referring to :
 State and Local Government
Departments
This includes, but is not limited to:
 Police
 Fire
 Museums, libraries
Other Eligible Organizations
for Surplus Property…
Programs for homeless
 Food Bank
 Shelter
 Or, support services to
the homeless
 Such organizations may
include:
• Legal Services
• Transportation
• Job Training
And…Non-Profit Programs
such as…for the Elderly
State, local government agencies and
non-profit organizations or institutions
providing services to senior citizens via
funds provided under the Older
Americans Act of 1965, Title IV or XX of
the Social Security Act or under the
Economic Opportunity Act which include
the following:
 Adult Day Care
 Senior Centers
 Services Like Transportation
…any Non-Profit, Tax-Exempt Health
or Educational Entities
Non-profit educational and public health
activities exempt from taxation under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Federal Internal
Revenue Code.
 Hospitals
 Clinics
 Drug Rehab
 Colleges
 Universities
 Child Care/Day Care
 Charter Schools
 Home Schools
Transfer of Federal
Surplus Property to
Participants in the
Small Business
Administration’s 8(a)
Program
FOR VETS ACT OF 2010
S. 3794
 Educational and Health Programs
 Approved by Secretary of Veteran’s Administration
Where do eligible
organizations find Federal
Surplus?
• Warehouses (SASP)
• Direct Allocations (Federal Warehouse)
• Electronic Screening – GSAXcess
What types of property are
available to eligible donees?
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Not real property
Anything Uncle Sam uses . . .
Useful and Unusual
Frozen Fish ???
TSA – Box of Rocks
NASASP provides Accountability
Property must be acquired for
program purposes. Personal
use or use outside the State is
strictly prohibited.
Property must be placed into
use within 12 months of
receipt and used for a period
of 12 months thereafter (18
months
for
passenger
vehicles and property with a
value in excess of $5,000).
Property not utilized in
accordance
with
this
requirement must be reported
back to the SASP for transfer
or other disposition.
Cannibalization of an item or secondary
use of an item for purposes other than its
original intended use may be approved at
the time of donation. During the 12- or
18-month use period, the Donee may not
sell, trade, lease, lend, bail, encumber, or
otherwise dispose of such property
without the prior written approval of GSA
or state SASP.
The fraudulent acquisition, use, or subsequent unauthorized disposal of
property shall be subject to criminal
prosecution and penalty. Periodic onsite visits are conducted to ensure
program compliance.
Civil Rights
Are There Costs Involved For The
Federal Government Donee???
• Federal Government Cost
• Donee Cost (Service Charge)
- Minimal
- Necessary
- Taxpayer Benefit (100% R.O.I.)
Reducing Your Disposal Cost
Networking, Reduce Resources, Transportation,
Warehousing, Accountability
Assist with Disaster Relief Efforts – Networking,
Transportation, Accountability
Expedited Screening – Reduce Cost
State Managed Property Centers – Reduce Space
Reuse is Recycling – Reduce Carbon Footprint
Assist with Disaster Relief Efforts
BEFORE THE DISASTER OCCURS…
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Collect and warehouse
necessary basic supplies,
equipment, water, cots,
clothing, etc.
Assist with Disaster Relief Efforts
DURING THE DISASTER…
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Provide
coordination,Packaging
and shipment of lifesaving basic equipment
and property
Assist with Disaster Relief Efforts
AFTER THE DISASTER…
Aid in distribution and
communication with
emergency response
units.
Provide an immediate
shelter or transition
area of Property and/or
Personnel.
Expedited Screening
Allows your federal agency to remove and
transfer personal property quickly
Must be approved by GSA
No cost to your agency
Offer State-Managed Property Centers
SASPs enter into agreements with federal agencies--with GSA
approval--to serve as Property Holding Centers
Federal property is made available at SASP warehouse for
screening
Benefit to federal agency is ability to quickly remove property
minimal expense.
with
REUSE IS RECYCLING
Recycle Federal Tax Dollars
- E.O. 13514 – Federal Leadership In
Environmental Energy And Economic Performance
(2009)
- GSA Bulletin FMR B-34
- Disposal Of Federal Electronic Assets (2012)
- Green, When It Was Only A Color
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NASASP . . . NOW
- NPMA
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State and Local Government SIG
NEW Certification
Co-National Meetings
State and Local Government Initiatives
- ASTM
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Committee E53 – Asset Management Standards
ISO 55000 (E53.10)
- GSA
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SLAM
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UNICOR
WRAP-UP . . . HOW TO??
• www.nasasp.org (Your State)
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GSA, our Federal Partner
•
ExecutiveDirector@nasasp.org
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Partnership
… Contact your state SASP and see how
we can save your agency time and money
by disposing of your federal property!
www.nasasp.org
QUESTIONS?
Scott E. Pepperman
Executive Director
NASASP
National Association of State Agencies for Surplus Property, Inc.
5 Briarwood Court
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050
Telephone No. : 717-389-5100
Fax No: 717-795-7594
E-mail: ExecutiveDirector@nasasp.org
Web site: www.nasasp.org