NIGP 99865: Machinery, Industrial, Sale of Surplus and Obsolete Items

NIGP 99865 Machinery, Industrial, Sale Of Surplus And Obsolete Items (Item) covers the disposition of used, confiscated, and surplus equipment held by state and local agencies, including law enforcement weapons inventory. State and local governments use this code to liquidate or exchange confiscated or obsolete assets, often as trade credits toward new equipment purchases rather than straight cash sales. The work involves asset valuation, condition assessment, compliance documentation, and transfer logistics. Issuing bodies include municipal police departments and other local law enforcement agencies holding confiscated or surplus inventory.

Columbus Consolidated Government Police Department posted RFB No. 27-0010 on September 16, 2026, requesting bids on a used and confiscated firearms trade or credit transaction due October 14, 2026. The solicitation involves 306 confiscated firearms and seven upper receivers (.223 caliber, 14" barrels) offered to a licensed Federal Firearm License holder in exchange for credit toward Heckler & Koch MR556 A4 SBR 11" rifles with accessories. Award is made to the highest responsive and responsible bidder offering the greatest purchase credit or swap value, subject to City Council approval. Sealed bids are due at 2:30 PM ET via OpenBids with virtual bid opening at 3:00 PM the same day. Firearm inspections were available by appointment on September 30, 2026 between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM through Deputy Chief Ronnie Hastings. The successful bidder must hold current federal and state firearm licenses, submit a five percent bid security, complete all transfer documentation and permitting, and finalize the transfer within ten calendar days of award.