District of Columbia hosts regular government surplus auctions through federal agencies including the General Services Administration (GSA) and the IRS, which liquidate excess equipment and seized assets. The DC area sees consistent inventory across office furniture, vehicles, and IT equipment, reflecting the high turnover typical of federal agencies headquartered in the capital. Bidders can find auctions through multiple platforms including GovPlanet, PublicSurplus, and Municibid, each offering different categories and bidding schedules. bulk office supplies or specialty equipment, DC government auctions provide opportunities to purchase items at below-market prices.
DC auctions commonly feature office furniture and equipment, vehicles, IT hardware and software, telecommunications equipment, and general supplies. Because many federal agencies are based in Washington, there's steady inventory of business-class furniture and office technology. You'll also find seized items from IRS auctions, which can include vehicles, electronics, and personal property.
GSA auctions appear on GovPlanet and the GSA Auctions website. IRS seized property lists on GovDeals. The Defense Logistics Agency uses GovPlanet for military surplus. Municibid and PublicSurplus also carry various federal and local DC government auctions. Checking BidProwl aggregates listings from all these sources in one place, saving you time across multiple platforms.
178 active auctions from federal and state agencies in District of Columbia.
