How does a campus department purchase items from federal surplus items?
Federal Surplus Property: Federal surplus some New-in-Box (NIB) items can be found. Pricing is set by shipping and handling to North Little Rock from acquiring location. (Can vary greatly, but is usually 10-15% of original value.) Purchases can be made daily. No retail sales except special annual auctions. You will need your UAMS badge, special blue purchasing card obtained from Procurement Services and your account number for purchases. If the items require truck transportation, that can be pre-arranged with Property Services, moving services crew (296-1047). They will search their national database of surplus items for special purchases. UAMS has purchased NIB microscopes and other items from them in the past. UAMS does not receive full title to these items for 18 months and must put them in services within a year of purchase. The federal government retains title to review their usage. All items with an original retail value of over $5000 must be reported to Property Services upon pu
