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SBA works closely with the principal property disposal installations of the Federal Government in reviewing proposed sales programs and identifying those types of property that small business concerns are most likely to be interested in purchasing.

Proposed property sales of general interest to small business concerns are publicized through SBA regional news releases, and by `` flyers '' directed to the small business concerns.

Each SBA regional office also maintains a `` want '' list of surplus property, principally machinery and equipment, desired by small business concerns in its area.

When suitable equipment is located by the SBA representative, the small business concern is contacted and advised on when, where, and how to bid on such property.

Facilities inventory

Section 8-b-2 of the Small Business Act, as amended, authorizes the SBA to make a complete inventory of the productive facilities of small business concerns.

The Administration maintains a productive facilities inventory of small business industrial concerns that have voluntarily registered.

It is kept in each Regional office for the small firms within the region.

Purpose of this inventory is to include all eligible productive facilities in SBA's facilities register so that the small business concerns may have an opportunity to avail themselves of the services authorized by the Congress in establishing the Small Business Administration.

These services include procurement and technical assistance and notice of surplus sales and invitations to bid on Government contracts for products and services within the registrants' field of operations.

SBA can make complete facilities inventories of all small business concerns in labor surplus areas within budgetary and staff limitations.

Contact

For further information, contact Small Business Administration Regional Offices in Atlanta, Ga. ; ;

Boston, Mass. ; ;

Chicago, Ill. ; ;

Cleveland, Ohio ; ;

Dallas, Tex. ; ;

Denver, Colo. ; ;

Detroit, Mich. ; ;

Kansas City, Mo. ; ;

Los Angeles, Calif. ; ;

Minneapolis, Minn. ; ;

New York, N.Y. ; ;

Philadelphia, Pa. ; ;

Richmond, Va. ; ;