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California hosts some of the largest federal military and logistics installations in the country, including Fort Irwin, Naval Base San Diego, and Travis Air Force Base, which regularly surplus equipment and vehicles through government auctions. These auctions offer vehicles and industrial machinery. Popular categories in California auctions include heavy equipment, electronics, tools, and military surplus, with buyers small business owners looking for deals on quality used goods.
The General Services Administration (GSA) handles federal surplus property sales and operates the main auction platform for civilian federal agencies. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) manages military surplus from bases like Naval Base San Diego and Fort Irwin. The IRS auctions seized assets, and U.S. Marshals sell items from criminal forfeitures. Private platforms like GovDeals, GovPlanet, and PublicSurplus also list surplus items from federal, state, and local agencies across California.
California state agencies, counties, and cities sell surplus property through platforms like Municibid and PublicSurplus. These auctions typically run online and cover equipment agencies no longer need. Unlike federal GSA auctions which require registration, state and local auctions vary by jurisdiction. Most require winning bidders to pay within a set timeframe and arrange their own pickup. Check individual auction listings for payment terms and pickup deadlines specific to each seller.
Heavy construction equipment, vehicles (from sedans to dump trucks), industrial machinery, and office equipment are consistently available due to California's large military presence and active state agencies. Electronics, tools, and furniture also appear regularly. Availability depends on what agencies are downsizing or replacing. Military bases like Travis Air Force Base and Fort Irwin tend to surplus more specialized equipment, while city and county auctions focus on vehicles and maintenance equipment.
5,076 active auctions from federal and state agencies in California.
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Walfrido, "Creating Life" Limited Edition Fine Art - Fine Art - Seller: Quality Art Auctions, Inc., CA

Lu Hong, "Rhyme of Sea" Limited Edition Fine Art - Fine Art - Seller: Quality Art Auctions, Inc., CA

Marvel Comics & J. Scott Campbell, "Spider-Gwen #1" Limited Edition Fine Art - Fine Art - Seller: Quality Art Auctions, Inc., CA

2020 FORD Explorer - SUV - Seller: Orange County Vehicles, CA

Steve Kaufman (1960-2010), "Stripper Shoes" Limited Edition Fine Art - Fine Art - Seller: Quality Art Auctions, Inc., CA

2002 Chevrolet Express - Vans - Seller: Cosumnes Community Services District, CA

2015 Nissan LEAF - Electric/Hybrid Vehicle - Seller: Alameda County, CA

Various - Computer Monitors - Seller: Jurupa Unified School District, CA

Various Various - Printers, Scanners, Copiers - Seller: Jurupa Unified School District, CA

Taylor-Dunn Electric Utility Vehicle - Service & Utility Vehicles - Seller: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles , CA

Picnic Tables - Tables, Work Benches, Factory Furniture - Seller: Banning, CA

Canopy, 4 Passenger, Rear Screen, 2 Cylinder 110 hp Gasoline Engine Usage: 2,419 hours S/N: 3NSVPL92XKF778042

Canopy, 5 Passenger, Windshield, Hitch Receiver, Manual Dump Bed, 2018 US EPA Label, Kohler 3 Cylinder 19 kW 1.02 L Diesel Engine Usage: 1,654 hours S...

Open Operator Station, 4 Passenger, Locking Front Differential, Hitch Receiver, Manual Dump Bed, Yanmar 3 Cylinder Diesel Engine Usage: 8,745 miles S/...

DISPLAY CASES - Displays & Exhibit Stands - Seller: San Joaquin Delta Community College, CA

Canopy, 4 Passenger, Hitch Receiver, Manual Dump Bed, Briggs & Stratton 2 Cylinder Gasoline Engine Usage: 1,880 hours S/N: 1M0560EBTJM010101

Open Operator Station, 2 Passenger, Manual Dump Bed, Gasoline Engine Usage: 3,077 hours S/N: 1M04X2SJVJM130455