Federal Surplus Property Donation: History & Certification
The Florida State Agency for Surplus Property (FLSASP), Department of Management Services, was formed in its present concept in 1965 by Chapter 217, Florida Statutes, as amended, when control of various functions was assigned to this Agency. It has been in operation under various forms of leadership since 1945.
The FLSASP was created and exists as a wholly self-supporting organization for the specific purpose of serving as a procurement and distribution organization. It enables eligible tax-supported public agencies and nonprofit educational and health agencies in Florida, to take advantage of the opportunities provided by various Acts of Congress, to secure on a donation basis, valuable surplus federal property.
The basic policies adopted by the FLSASP establishes objectives contributing in every way possible to:
The Education of our Youth
The Health of our People
The Development of our State
The Saving of Tax Dollars
Certification
The decision as to eligibility of an institution is determined after careful consideration of all pertinent facts presented in writing and, if necessary, by personal inspection of the organization's facilities.
After an organization has been certified for participation, authorized representatives visit the distribution centers and select the property they can properly use in their program. Under no condition can property be made available to individuals or for individual personal use. To determine that the property is utilized properly, according to the intent of the law, periodic inspections are made by the FLSASP. For additional information concerning this program or requests for applications, write or call:
DMS Bureau of Federal Property Assistance
14281 US Hwy 301 South
Starke, FL 32091
Phone: (904) 964-5601
Fax: (904) 964-4815