The program was created by Act of Congress in 1949 with the enactment of Public Law 94-519. This law enables excess Federal property to be donated to agencies which meet eligibility requirements. As part of the Act, the Alaska Surplus Property Service is delegated the responsibility for administering the program through the Alaska State Plan of Operation. Property items include serviceable goods, meaning usable materials and equipment that the federal government has determined it no longer needs.
Some notable examples are blankets, food, vehicles and office equipment.
Other examples of past donated items are shown on this page. Federal property from around the world is available through this program. Contact our Federal Property Allocation Officer for more information on what is available. For more information on eligibility and usage requirements see Frequently Asked Questions .