[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 41, Volume 3]
[Revised as of July 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 41CFR102-36.70]

[Page 91]
 
           TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
 
               CHAPTER 102--FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION
 
PART 102-36_DISPOSITION OF EXCESS PERSONAL PROPERTY--Table of Contents
 
       Subpart B_Acquiring Excess Personal Property For Our Agency
 
Sec. 102-36.70  What must we consider when acquiring excess personal 
property?

    Consider the following when acquiring excess personal property:
    (a) There must be an authorized requirement.
    (b) The cost of acquiring and maintaining the excess personal 
property (including packing, shipping, pickup, and necessary repairs) 
does not exceed the cost of purchasing and maintaining new material.
    (c) The sources of spare parts or repair/maintenance services to 
support the acquired item are readily accessible.
    (d) The supply of excess parts acquired must not exceed the life 
expectancy of the equipment supported.
    (e) The excess personal property will fulfill the required need with 
reasonable certainty without sacrificing mission or schedule.
    (f) You must not acquire excess personal property with the intent to 
sell or trade for other assets.