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U.S. General Services Administration

Abandonment&

Destruction

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Abandonment / Destruction

(FMR 102-36.305 - .330)

Normally, property reaches the abandonment and destruction stage only after utilization, donation, and sales efforts have produced no results thus demonstrating the property has no commercial value.

Property that has no value….

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Abandonment/Destruction - Criteria

Property may be abandoned or destroyed when an authorized agency official has made a written determination that: Property has no commercial value Cost of care, handling, and sale prep

would exceed expected sale proceeds

See 102-36.305 and 310

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But Remember…

You must not A&D property in a manner that is dangerous to public health or safety.

If an entity wants to buy the property, you must implement sales procedures.

See 102-36.315

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Should NOT be thrown in the trash Recycled in an environmentally safe manner Choose a Recycler that will disassemble property into raw components

Electronic items…Electronic items…

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Abandonment/Destruction -Donation and Public Notice

You may donate such property only to a public body without going through GSA (102-36.320)

You must provide public notice of intent to A/D personal property (102-36.325), except as provided in 102-36.330

Public Notice not required when: Value of property is so little or cost of care and

handling is so great that its retention for advertising is not economical

A/D is required because of health, safety, or security reasons

Original acquisition cost is less than $500

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QUESTIONS?