ࡱ> 574` bjbj 7*r%:::::::N8,:Nbb"[]]]]]]h]:]::r///d::[/[//::/V ƬC/[0///:>,/$]]NNN2 NNN2 NNN::::::  GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Washington, DC 20405 December 1, 2006 Bet365 BULLETIN FMR B-14 UTILIZATION AND DISPOSAL TO: Heads of Federal agencies SUBJECT: Use of Photographs When Reporting Excess Property and When Selling Property 1. What is the purpose of this bulletin? This bulletin is issued to guide Federal agencies in the use of photographs when reporting excess property and when selling property. 2. When does this bulletin expire? This bulletin contains information of a continuing nature and will remain in effect until cancelled or revised. 3. What is the background of this bulletin? Current policy does not require agencies to submit photographs when reporting property for excess/surplus screening, or when selling property (FMR section 102-38.145 provides for the virtual inspection of property during a sale). The use of photographs during the utilization and donation screening process would greatly improve the continued use of these assets within the Federal Government, or at the State or local government level; thereby avoiding unnecessary procurements. For sales, as many citizens are using public auction websites such as eBay, they expect to see photographs of the item being offered for sale. Therefore, prospective user agencies and buyers have a better understanding of the item being offered when photographs are used. 4. What should I do as a result of this Bulletin? (a) Each agency should plan to provide photographs or digital images of excess property identified in paragraph (b) below when the property is reported for utilization or sale. (b) Property reported for utilization or sale meeting the following criteria should be accompanied by informative and good quality photographs: i. Property at or above the agency financial accountability threshold; or ii. Property in the following Federal Supply Groups (FSC)/Classes with an original acquisition cost exceeding $ 300: FSC Group 19Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks FSC Group 23Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles. FSC Group 24Tractors FSC Group 34Metalworking Machinery FSC Group 38Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment FSC Group 39Materials Handling Equipment FSC Group 42Firefighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; and Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials FSC Group 54Prefabricated Structures and Scaffolding FSC 6115Generators and Generator Sets, Electrical FSC 6515Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment and Supplies (c) The photographs or images must be of the actual item being reported, unless there are more than five items reported at the same time that are identical and all items are in the same condition. In this case, an image of one of the items would suffice, and a note included in the report should indicate that the photograph is representative of each item in the lot. (d) For motor vehicles in FSC Group 23, a picture of the interior of the vehicle should also be included. 5. What are the requirements for following these guidelines? This Bulletin provides guidance to agencies to improve the disposal of its assets. Bet365 is planning to incorporate these provisions into the Federal Management Regulation (FMR). 6. Who should I contact for additional information concerning this Bulletin? Robert Holcombe, Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management (MT), Office of Governmentwide Policy, Bet365, Washington, DC 20405; telephone (202) 501-3828. 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