Federal Surplus Property

The West Virginia State Agency for Surplus Property (WV Surplus) is the authorized organization permitted to request and coordinate the donation of federal surplus property in West Virginia. Through the Federal Surplus Property Program, eligible organizations can acquire federal property—such as construction equipment, fire trucks, and office furniture—at a fraction of the cost. 

Eligible Recipients of Retired Federal Property

• Public agencies

  • State agencies

  • Local governments, such as school boards and county commissions

• Non-profit organizations providing educational and public health activities, including programs for the homeless or impoverished (e.g. hospitals, clinics, child care centers, etc.)

• Non-profit and public programs for the elderly (e.g. social services, transportation services, multi-purpose senior centers, etc.)

• Public airports

• Veterans service organizations

• Veteran-owned small businesses

• 8(a) businesses

• And more!

Organizations must complete an Application for Eligibility to request federal property. 

Not sure if you qualify? Contact Federal Property Manager Mark Fox at 304-356-2428 or Mark.S.Fox@wv.gov.

Benefits of Completing the Application for Eligibility

• Substantial Cost Savings: Receive property through donations for a nominal administrative fee, allowing funding to be redirected toward other mission-critical needs.

• Access to Huge Variety of Supplies and Equipment: Can’t find what you need locally? Expand your reach to personal property located outside of West Virginia.

Documentation Needed for Completing the Application for Eligibility

Screening or Viewing Retired Federal Property

• Explore our current inventory at the Federal warehouse located at 2700 Charles Avenue in Dunbar, WV

• Browse GSA’s Personal Property Management System (PPMS)

  • Need a login? Contact Federal Property Manager Mark Fox at 304-356-2428 or Mark.S.Fox@wv.gov

• Browse GSA’s auction site for fixed price, buy now, and items for bid

Making Sure Your Team is Ready for a Smooth Checkout

Keep the following factors in mind to ensure every transaction is secure and authorized when you visit the Federal warehouse in Dunbar, WV:

• Approved Buyers Only: To finalize a purchase, the individual must be on your organization's official approved list.

• Not on the list? No problem! If your authorized buyer can’t make it in person, WV Surplus can send a secure payment link directly to them. It’s one of the exclusive perks we offer to help your organization stay flexible!

• Accepted Payment Methods: We gladly accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.

Please Note: For security and auditing purposes, we are unable to accept cash or personal checks.