This is a spot sale of surplus government property, specifically GPO forklifts and a van. Bidders are urged to inspect the vehicles on April 2 and 3, 2026. Questions can be submitted via email by April 3, 2026. All bids must be submitted via email by April 10, 2026, 5 PM EST. A bid deposit of 20% of the total bid amount is required. Successful bidders must make payment by April 17, 2026, 4 PM EST. Awards will be based on the highest bid that meets or exceeds the minimum specified amount for each vehicle. Property must be removed within 4 business days of successful payment. Bidders must be at least 18 years of age and not debarred from doing business with the government. Oral statements are not binding. Bidders indebted to the government are ineligible. Fraudulent statements are subject to prosecution. Successful bidders will be notified by email. The sale is open to the public. Vehicles are sold as is with no warranty. The government reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The bid notice states that property must be removed within 4 business days from the time and date of the successful payment, unless otherwise specified in the contract. The successful bidder must pay by April 17, 2026, 4 PM EST.
The bid notice states that successful bidders payments must be received by April 17, 2026, 4pm est. Payments can be made via certified U. S. bank check, credit union cashier's check, U. S. postal service or commercial money order, or credit/debit card for payments less than $5,000 at the kiosk. Payments above $5,000 must be made via certified U. S. bank check, credit union cashier's check, U. S. postal service or commercial money order.
The bid notice states that the U. S. Government Publishing Office offers no warranties, written or oral, as to quality, condition, weight, size, or description of the property, or that it is in condition to be used for the purpose for which it was originally intended, and no such representation will be considered as grounds for adjustment or revision of this sale.
The bid notice states that the contracting officer shall make award based on the highest bid, provided that bids submitted under this contract must meet or exceed a minimum amount specified for each vehicle.
The bid notice states that bidders must be at least 18 years of age and must not be debarred from doing business with the government.
The bid notice states that failure to pay for, or take possession of the vehicle within the specified timeframes may subject the buyer to additional fees/penalties. If the purchaser breaches the contract by failure to make payment or remove the property, the government shall be entitled to retain or collect as liquidated damages a sum equal to the greater of 20% of the purchase price of such items as to which the default has occurred.
The bid notice states that bidders are welcome to inspect the vehicles located at the GPO's building during the following times: April 2 and 3, 2026, from 10 AM to 12 PM EST each day. You must report to the GPO Visitors Center located at 732 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington DC, ****.