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    Welcome to
    Pennsylvania's Surplus Property Programs!

    State Surplus Property Program (other than vehicles) - Our State Surplus Property Program offers state-owned equipment and supplies for sale to the general public, either through our Distribution Center in Harrisburg, at special sales held periodically throughout the state, or our online auctions with Penton Equipment Auctions.  We also offer bid sales for municipalities on heavy equipment and annual contract bids for vendors on recyclable materials.

    Federal Surplus Property Program  - Our Federal Surplus Property Program is available to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations that operate an educational or health program, as well as to governmental agencies and political subdivisions.  Federally-owned equipment and supplies are donated to eligible organizations.  Participants incur a service charge that covers the administrative costs of the program.

    Fixed Price Sales Vehicles Program - Our Fixed Price Sales Vehicles Program is available to any organization qualified to receive Federal Surplus Property Program.  Our Program is authorized to purchase fleet vehicles from the General Services Administration before they reach public auction, and pass the savings along to your organization.

    Law Enforcement 1033 Excess Property Program - Our Excess Property Program is restricted to Law Enforcement Agencies only.  Such agencies, possessing the powers of arrest and apprehension, can acquire a vast array of line-of-duty items.  The federally-owned equipment is donated to the Law Enforcement Agency, with a minimal service charge to cover the administrative costs of the program.

    Law Enforcement 1122 New Property Program - Our New Property Program is, most accurately, a Federal Cooperative Purchasing Program. It is restricted to Law Enforcement Agencies, and those Emergency Services using Federal Fire Grant monies to acquire new equipment and supplies. Such agencies are able to purchase these materials using select federal contracts.  These contracts offer law enforcement property suitable for counter drug and counter terrorism use.

     

    Warehouse and Distribution Division - Our Warehouse and Distribution Division operates three warehouses in the Harrisburg area, providing a full array of storage and distribution services for Commonwealth agencies. These services include, but are not limited to Receiving, Quality Inspection, Inventory Control, and Pick/Pack Operations for a wide range of materials including Bulk, Climate Control, Secured, Segregated Excess Property, Records, Short Term/Temporary Storage, and Forms and Publications fulfillment.

     

    TSA Surplus Property - Pennsylvania accepts property from TSA airport locations.  The property consists of voluntarily surrendered property such as pocket knives, corkscrews, sports items, tools, etc. as well as lost and found property such as glasses, clothing, canes, etc.  The property is currently available for sale at the Harrisburg State Surplus Distribution CenterSearch our seller name “Pennsylvania State Surplus, PA” at www.GovDeals.com for our most current listings.

    BSSO Bureau Contact  
     

     Mary Beth Stringent

    Director 
     Bureau of Supplies & Surplus Operations
    2221 Forster Street 
     Harrisburg, PA  17125

     717-787-5940

     mstringent@pa.gov

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    TSA Property available for sale in the Distribution Center in Harrisburg and NOW ONLINE!!!

    Visit GovDeals to see our currently listed items

    For more information, please contact the TSA Property Distribution Center at 717-525-5807.
     

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    Contact Us - Supplies and Surplus  
  • Warehouse & Distribution

  •      RA-Whs&Dist@pa.gov
         
  • Federal Surplus

  •      GS-fedsurplus@pa.gov
         
  • State Surplus

  •      GS-statesurplus@pa.gov
         
  • Commonwealth Recycling

  •      RA-caro@pa.gov
         
    FAQ - Supplies and Surplus  
    Q:  How do I register for auctions
    A:  Municipalities register for free on a private...
    Q:  How do I order commodity items
    A:  State agencies can order ....
    Q:  Can I have you search for specific surplus property items on my behalf
    A:  Yes. Federal Surplus donees ...
    Q:  What can you offer local law enforcement agencies
    A:  a. 1033 Excess Property ...
    Q:  Do you sell vehicles
    A:  Yes, through numerous programs ...