This may be linked to the future of all Govt. sales....
I receive this e-mail while ago...
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Alert Your Members of Congress About A Potential Threat to DoD Surplus Property Sales Take Action!
As a purchaser of U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) surplus property categorized as Demil B or Q you should consider how the following issue may impact you and any business you have in the purchase, use or resale of Demil B and Q surplus property.
In 2006, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) commissioned a study to evaluate the costs and benefits from the sale of Demil B and Q surplus property, among other items. A particular focus of this review is the impact the sale of Demil B and Q items has on national security.
While no one knows for sure the recommendations of this report, one potential near-term outcome is the decision by the DLA to stop the sale of these items entirely.
As part of the vibrant buyer marketplace for the sale of Demil B and Q items, you know that any decision to stop the sale of these items in an apparent attempt to solve a supposed “National Security” concern is a misplaced and bad policy for several reasons:
First, items that have any military use are coded as Significant Military Equipment and given a Demil code other than “B” or “Q” that would preclude sale to the general public. In fact, most B and Q items are common-use items available from commercial suppliers.
Second, all buyers of these items undergo a background check and are approved by the Defense Criminal Investigation Activity Assessment Office, and obtain an End-User certificate.
Third, many small businesses serve a valuable role to stock these items for future use by industrial and DoD activities. Any interruption to the Demil B or Q property stream would seriously damage thousands of small businesses across the United States and seriously impair the ability of the DoD to obtain selected parts they need to keep valuable machinery and equipment operating to support their mission.
Therefore, if you value your access to surplus property it is essential that you contact your elected representatives today by e-mailing them the attached message.
Time is of the essence. DLA’s decision on this matter is probably very close.
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Also, more info where you can actually take action...
Important position paper from the National Association of Aircraft & Communications Suppliers on threats to U.S. Government surplus sales.
National Association of Aircraft & Communications Suppliers' position paper on DoD's proposed termination of its surplus sales program. Take Action!
Important reading for surplus dealers
The National Association of Aircraft & Communication Suppliers has prepared a position paper on the proposed termination of DoD's surplus sales program. The position paper is the featured alert at
www.surplusbuyers.org or you can click on the TAKE ACTION link at the top of this message.
Whether or not you are in the aircraft or communications surplus business, you should read this trade association's position on this important issue. To learn more about NAACS visit their homepage at
www.naacs.com A copy of the position paper is also available there.
You may e-mail a copy of the position paper to your elected representatives from the alert page. We encourage you to do so, and to ask for their assistance.
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