[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 41, Volume 3] [Revised as of July 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 41CFR102-38.230] [Page 148] TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 102--FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION PART 102-38_SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY--Table of Contents Subpart C_Bids Sec. 102-38.230 Is a bid deposit required to buy personal property? No, a bid deposit is not required to buy personal property. However, should you require a bid deposit to protect the Government's interest, a deposit of 20 percent of the total amount of the bid is generally considered reasonable.