FAR 8.104—Obtaining nonreportable property.
Plain-English Summary
FAR 8.104 explains how federal agencies obtain "nonreportable" property—supplies that are excepted from being reported as excess under the Federal Management Regulations at 41 CFR 102-36.220. The section is very short, but it serves an important coordination function: it tells agencies that the General Services Administration (GSA) will help them locate and obtain these supplies when they have a need. It also directs agencies to the appropriate GSA Personal Property Management Office and points them to GSA’s website for contact information. In practice, this section matters because it channels agencies toward a governmentwide reuse and redistribution process for certain property, rather than requiring them to buy new items unnecessarily. It is aimed at helping agencies satisfy supply needs efficiently while using the proper GSA property management support structure.
Key Rules
GSA provides assistance
GSA will assist agencies in meeting requirements for supplies that are excepted from excess reporting under the Federal Management Regulations. The rule is not a procurement method by itself; it is a direction to use GSA support when seeking these types of supplies.
Applies to nonreportable property
The section covers supplies that are excluded from excess reporting under 41 CFR 102-36.220. Agencies should understand that this is a specific category of property, not all surplus or excess property.
Contact the proper GSA office
Agencies needing these supplies should contact the appropriate GSA Personal Property Management office. The section does not require agencies to search informally or guess at the right point of contact.
Use GSA contact resources
GSA directs agencies to www.gsa.gov/ppmo for contact information. This provides the practical access point for locating the correct office and starting the assistance process.
Responsibilities
GSA
Assist agencies in meeting requirements for supplies that are excepted from excess reporting and provide access to the appropriate Personal Property Management office contact information.
Federal agencies
Identify when their supply needs involve property excepted from excess reporting and contact the appropriate GSA Personal Property Management office to obtain assistance.
Agency property or supply personnel
Coordinate internally to determine the need, confirm the property category, and work with GSA through the proper personal property management channel.
Practical Implications
This section encourages agencies to look first to government property reuse channels for certain supplies instead of immediately purchasing new items.
A common pitfall is confusing nonreportable property with all excess property; the rule only applies to items excepted from excess reporting under 41 CFR 102-36.220.
Agencies need to use the correct GSA Personal Property Management office, so finding the right contact information early can prevent delays.
Because the text is brief and procedural, the main compliance risk is not following the GSA contact path when trying to obtain eligible supplies.
Contracting and property staff should coordinate closely so the agency’s need is matched to the correct property source and acquisition approach.
Official Regulatory Text
GSA will assist agencies in meeting their requirements for supplies of the types excepted from reporting as excess by the Federal Management Regulations (41 CFR 102-36.220). Federal agencies requiring such supplies should contact the appropriate GSA Personal Property Management office. Visit www.gsa.gov/ppmo for contact information.