What federal facilities in Maryland sell surplus through government auctions?

Fort Meade, home to the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, regularly generates surplus auctions. The Aberdeen Proving Ground in Harford County also conducts equipment sales. These facilities dispose of vehicles, IT equipment, and machinery through GSA auctions and GovPlanet. Beyond military installations, federal agencies like the IRS and U.S. Marshals Service conduct auctions of seized and forfeited property in Maryland, which can include vehicles, real estate, and business equipment.

Maryland Government Auctions

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Auctions by city in Maryland

Darnestown442 North East110 Baltimore106 Willards99 Eudowood43 Brandywine40 Clinton34 Rockville26 Cape Saint Clair23 Laurel21 Landover19 Elkton17

4 more cities

Laytonsville14 Hagerstown12 Annapolis11 Millersville10

Auctions by county in Maryland

Montgomery County485 Cecil County130 Prince Georges County122 Wicomico County109 Baltimore city County92 Baltimore County86 Anne Arundel County71 Washington County17 Frederick County16 Howard County10

Where Maryland lots come from

Sites with 25 or more live lots in Maryland right now. Every listing links to the sale.

HiBid GovDeals Ritchie Bros Proxibid Hubzu GSA Auctions

What surplus sells for in Maryland

Median winning bid from 1,001 completed sales in Maryland over the last year. Only items with at least five sales are shown.

Item	Median	Typical range	Sales
Computer Monitor	$199$30-$398	$30-$398	138
Printer	$104$30-$310	$30-$310	128
Gold Jewelry	$362$102-$962	$102-$962	63
Silver Coins	$38$19-$63	$19-$63	58
Dell Latitude	$56$52-$593	$52-$593	31
Ford Explorer	$1,525$483-$3,925	$483-$3,925	27
Dell OptiPlex	$942$537-$1,750	$537-$1,750	24
Camera Equipment	$52$16-$277	$16-$277	23

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

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Maryland hosts several major federal installations that regularly auction surplus equipment and property, including Fort Meade and the Aberdeen Proving Ground. Government surplus auctions in Maryland include vehicles, heavy equipment, office furniture, and electronics from federal agencies like the GSA, DLA, and IRS, as well as state and local government property through platforms like GovDeals and PublicSurplus. Buyers can find office equipment at prices well below retail. BidProwl aggregates all available Maryland government auctions in one place so you don't have to check multiple platforms.

Frequently asked questions

What types of items are typically available in Maryland government auctions?

Maryland auctions feature vehicles (pickup trucks, sedans, police vehicles), heavy equipment (forklifts, generators, construction machinery), office furniture and supplies, computers and IT equipment, and industrial tools. State and local government auctions through platforms like PublicSurplus and Municibid add school furniture, municipal vehicles, and public works equipment. The specific inventory varies by auction, so checking regularly gives you the best selection.

How do Maryland state and local government auctions work?

Maryland state agencies and local municipalities use platforms like GovDeals, PublicSurplus, and Municibid to sell surplus property. Counties like Baltimore County and Prince George's County regularly auction vehicles, equipment, and furniture. Most require online registration and accept payment via credit card or check. Bidding periods typically last 5-10 days, and buyers pay a buyer's premium in addition to their winning bid. Pickup or shipping details are specified in each auction listing.