NIGP 99847: Glass, Sale of Surplus and Obsolete Items

NIGP 99847 Glass, Sale Of Surplus And Obsolete Items is an Item code under which state and local governments dispose of surplus, confiscated, and obsolete tangible property through trade, credit, or outright sale transactions. Recent activity shows that state and local agencies use this code to liquidate or exchange high-value confiscated or surplus assets — including firearms, equipment, and other durable goods — for operational replacements or new inventory, typically through sealed-bid or open-market transactions structured to maximize recovery value or achieve a direct operational swap. Issuing bodies include police departments and other law enforcement agencies operating within municipal consolidated governments that hold confiscated or surplus property inventories requiring disposition. The transaction structure generally requires winning bidders to hold appropriate licensing or regulatory credentials, post bid security, and assume responsibility for transfer documentation, permits, and compliance with applicable state and federal restrictions on the category of asset being disposed.

Columbus Consolidated Government Police Department posted RFB No. 27-0010 on September 16, 2026, offering 306 used and confiscated firearms plus seven upper receivers in exchange for Heckler & Koch MR556 A4 SBR 11" rifles with accessories, with sealed bids due October 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET via OpenBids. Award goes to the highest responsive and responsible bidder offering the greatest purchase credit or swap value, subject to City Council approval. The transaction requires the winning bidder to hold a current Federal Firearm License and, where applicable, a State Firearm Dealer License; post five percent bid security; submit notarized E-Verify affidavit, copies of federal and state firearm licenses, Form W-9, business licensing documentation, Conflict of Interest Affidavit, and Communication Concerning This Solicitation form; and complete all transfer documentation within ten calendar days of award.