What federal facilities in Connecticut produce surplus auctions?

The Naval Submarine Base and Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Groton are the largest contributors. Both generate equipment, tools, and materials that enter GSA and DLA auctions regularly. Federal offices in Hartford and New Haven also post surplus inventory. These facilities auction specialized naval and defense-related materials. The GSA coordinates most federal surplus from these locations.

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Prospect378 North Franklin36 Hamden21 Hartford16 Stamford12

Auctions by county in Connecticut

New Haven County406 New London County40 Fairfield County34 Hartford County26 Tolland County12 Middlesex County11

What surplus sells for in Connecticut

Median winning bid from 64 completed sales in Connecticut over the last year. Only items with at least five sales are shown.

Item	Median	Typical range	Sales
Ford Explorer	$585	$416–$879	22
Mower	$165	$115–$660	9
Ford F-250	$2,525	$900–$6,000	9
Tractor	$2,700	$458–$4,550	7
Trailer	$1,350	$913–$1,500	7
Chevrolet Silverado	$1,500	$851–$2,075	5
Ford Crown Victoria	$1,000	$1,000–$1,000	5

Winning bids only, excluding lots that closed with no bidder. Hammer price before any buyer's premium or tax.

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Connecticut hosts several major federal installations that regularly generate surplus inventory. Groton Naval Submarine Base and Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Groton produce equipment and materials tied to defense contracting and maritime operations. These facilities, along with federal offices in Hartford and New Haven, contribute regularly to GSA auctions and DLA (Defense Logistics Agency) sales. The state also runs its own surplus program through the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services. Municipalities across the state, from Stamford to New Haven to Hartford, post inventory on platforms like PublicSurplus and Municibid. These include office furniture, vehicles, IT equipment, and maintenance supplies from police departments, fire stations, and municipal garages. Geography matters here. Connecticut's dense urban and suburban areas mean high demand for office equipment and vehicles. The state's manufacturing heritage means industrial tools and machinery appear regularly from both federal contractors and municipal workshops. Coastal towns sometimes list marine-related equipment. Popular auction categories in Connecticut include police and fire department surplus (vehicles, uniforms, equipment), office furniture from state agencies, IT equipment from federal offices, vehicles from municipal fleets, and construction materials. Because Connecticut is a wealthy state with active municipal operations, inventory tends to be well-maintained. BidProwl aggregates auctions from GSA, IRS, US Marshals, GovDeals, GovPlanet, PublicSurplus, and Municibid in one place. This means you can search all available Connecticut surplus without visiting multiple websites. Most auctions run weekly or biweekly, with new lots posted regularly.

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How does Connecticut's state surplus program work?

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services manages state surplus. State agencies declare equipment and materials no longer needed, which gets posted on PublicSurplus and sometimes GovDeals. Municipalities can also participate, posting their own surplus directly or through Municibid. Items typically include vehicles, furniture, computers, and maintenance equipment. Auctions are open to the public, and sales are final. You can browse by agency or municipality to find what's available.

What categories of items are most common in Connecticut auctions?

Police and fire departments regularly auction vehicles, uniforms, and equipment. Municipalities post office furniture, desks, and filing cabinets. IT equipment like computers and servers appear frequently from state agencies. Vehicles including cruisers, maintenance trucks, and sedans are popular lots. Construction and maintenance tools show up from highway departments and public works. Because Connecticut has a high cost of living and active municipal budgets, most items are in good condition and well-documented.

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2007 International MA025 box truck

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1999 Freightliner FL70 box truck

2017 Ford Explorer

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2019 Ford Explorer

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Single Family 3BR 2BA - 228 CLARKE ST, Bridgeport, CT

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Husqvarna chainsaw lot

Single Family 4BR 3BA - 225 OX YOKE DR, Berlin, CT

Single Family 2BR 2BA - 85 WESTPORT RD, Easton, CT

Multifamily 6BR 2BA - 48-50 WOODSTOCK AVENU, Putnam, CT

2007 International MA025 box truck

Quantity of (15) 2026 FPM 41 in x 94 in Ground Protection Mats (Unused)

Quantity of (15) 2026 FPM 41 in x 94 in Ground Protection Mats (Unused)

Quantity of (15) 2026 FPM 41 in x 94 in Ground Protection Mats (Unused)

1999 Freightliner FL70 box truck

2017 Ford Explorer

2026 SDLOOL SL-E15 3300 lb Electric Forklift (Unused)

2019 Ford Explorer

2019 Ford Explorer

Xerox Printer

Xerox Printer

Dell Keyboards

Acid Base Cabinet Combo

Case Backhoe

Single Family 3BR 2BA - 228 CLARKE ST, Bridgeport, CT

Quantity of (15) 2026 FPM 41 in x 94 in Ground Protection Mats (Unused)

Quantity of (15) 2026 FPM 41 in x 94 in Ground Protection Mats (Unused)

Quantity of (15) 2026 FPM 41 in x 94 in Ground Protection Mats (Unused)

Quantity of (15) 2026 FPM 41 in x 94 in Ground Protection Mats (Unused)

Quantity of (15) 2026 FPM 41 in x 94 in Ground Protection Mats (Unused)