How to Buy from Uncle Sam

Release Date: February 2009

HOW TO BUY FROM UNCLE SAM

Uncle Sam’s civilian agencies purchase thousands of items every year in order to serve you. And once the items are no longer needed, they’re offered for sale to individuals and businesses. To find out how easy it is to purchase used federal property, take a look at For Public Sale! Used Federal Government Personal Property from the U.S. General Services Administration and the Federal Citizen Information Center. You won’t find any outrageous deals—your tax dollars purchased these items new, so the government wants to recoup as much of your money as possible. But you will find a variety of items, from office equipment to vehicles to real estate to tools and much more. This brochure will guide you to offices in your region, as well as online sites, where you’ll find items for sale. To order a copy, send your name, address, and a check or money order for $1.50 to the Federal Citizen Information Center, Dept. 341T, Pueblo, CO 81009. Or call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO, that’s 1 (888) 878-3256, and ask for Item 341T. Have your credit card handy. And visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov to read or print this and hundreds of other FCIC publications for free.

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