Selected Terms & Conditions of Sale
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Online Auction
General Auction Questions:
CWSAMS: generalproperty@cwsams.com, or call 855-463-3183
AECOM: gpauctions@urs.com or call 703-647-2850
General Information: All persons participating in this sale are responsible to read, understand, and
comply with the terms of sale as specified herein and agree to be bound thereby. Use of the CWS
auction site marks your full acceptance of all Terms & Conditions of CWS Marketing Group, AECOM
and the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
This is an “online” only auction. All bidding will take place during the days and times indicated on the
auction’s landing page at cwsmarketing.com. All property is being offered for sale on behalf of the
United States Department of Treasury. The contractor is acting as the agent of the Government with
respect to the sale of Government property.
The placement of a successful bid at a U.S. Department of the Treasury auction establishes a legally
binding contract between the successful high bidder and the Treasury Department. At the close of
bidding, the high bid amount by the indicated bidder establishes the contract which may be subject
to final acceptance by the Government. This contract is bound by these Terms and Conditions as
well as any special terms and conditions published by the Contractor for the specific auction and
other Federal regulations governing contracts for the purchase of government property. The
successful bidder is legally bound to pay for property awarded in accordance with his/her bid.
Registration: First time bidders must pre-register by clicking on the “Register to Bid” link on the
specific auctions landing page or “Register” link on the Auction Catalog page. You will be prompted
to review the Terms and Conditions and agree to said Terms in order to establish a user name and
password. This username and password will be used for all CWS online only bidding auctions.
Deposit: To qualify to bid you must submit a refundable, credit card bid deposit or as specified for
each sale. The amount is unique to each auction. Deposits are made on the specific auction’s
landing page or catalog page at www.cwsmarketing.com. After your deposit is submitted and
approved, you may login and place your bid when the auction goes live.
Credit cards used for online auction deposits will be an authorization only and will be used for bidder
Identity verification. Once the auction ends and a bidder is awarded a lot, the successful bidder will
be sent an email to make final payment by bank wire or cashier’s check for the full bid price. In the
case of buyer default/non-payment the bid deposit may be forfeited and the buyer agrees to not
dispute such charge. If a bidder is not successful, the deposit transaction is voided; however, a hold
may still be placed on those funds for three to thirty business days depending on the cardholder's
banking institution. Please be sure to check with your banking institution to fully understand the
timeframe imposed on authorizations. AECOM or CWS have no bearing on the funds hold which can
only be released by bidders banking institution.
Condition & Description: All known information pertaining to the condition and description of the
property has been posted on the website. Bidders may obtain additional information by attending
the live previews and visually inspecting the items. Lot numbers are for administrative purposes only
and do not describe the property/merchandise. Bidders are responsible to ensure the catalog or
announced/online description of any item they intend to purchase matches the property/merchandise
inspected. Sale of property/merchandise will not be cancelled due to bidder misunderstanding,
failure to pay attention to the bidding, or failure to inspect property/merchandise. License plates and
registration tags do not convey with the property.
The buyer understands and agrees; (1) that any description or sample of the property/merchandise
given or furnished is derived from records and documents that may be unverified as to accuracy, is
solely for identification, and DOES NOT CREATE ANY WARRANTY, expressed or implied, that the
property/merchandise actually conforms to such description or sample; (2) all weights,
measurements, and descriptions must be considered approximations and do not create any
warranty; (3) that the property/merchandise is purchased and accepted by buyer "AS IS," and "WITH
ALL FAULTS." CWS, AECOM AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MAKES NO WARRANTIES
OR GUARANTEES WHATSOEVER WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL, OR IMPLIED AS TO AGE,
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE, MAKE, MODEL, ODOMETER, QUALITY, QUANTITY, CONDITION,
USABILITY, SALABILITY, WEIGHT, MEASUREMENTS, OR OTHER SPECIFICATIONS.
Inspection: Bidders are urged to inspect property/merchandise prior to bidding. Failure to inspect
shall not constitute cause for cancellation of sale. Property/merchandise is available for inspection
only at places and times specified. Absolutely no access to property/merchandise is allowed without
prior authorization. When available, CWS may, at its discretion, provide photographs, “stock photos”,
slides/samples, or a video presentation as a courtesy to bidders. Bidders are warned against bidding
on any lot(s) based solely on the sample displayed or on the basis of photographs. No warranty will
be made in relation to these samples or photographs.
Bidding Details: Once registered, and the appropriate deposit has been made, bidders may login
and bid. Bid increments are preset amounts and cannot be changed. In the case of technical
difficulties, or a change in the auction/lot status, bidders will be notified via email. It is the bidder’s
responsibility to pay attention to bidding and be aware of any auction update.
All lots end with a "Soft Close." A "Soft Close" means if any bid is placed within the last 5 minutes of
the close of the auction, the bid will automatically extend the closing time an additional 5 minutes.
Example: If a bid is placed at 1 minutes until close, it will extend the closing to 4 minutes past the
scheduled closing time. This feature protects bidders from being outbid without the opportunity to be
notified and place another bid before the close of the auction.
Placing an “Auto Bid”: When placing an “Auto Bid” the website will bid on your behalf up to your
determined maximum bid amount in the preset bid increment. Example: The current bid is $1000
and the bidder enters a maximum bid of $5000. The system will bid at the preset increment of $100
until the bidder’s maximum bid is exceeded. At that point the bidder will be notified that he/she has
been outbid (if that option is selected when registering). High bidder will only pay $100 more than the
competing bidder. In the event that multiple bidders leave the same “Auto Bid” the system will
recognize all bids at that amount and the one placed first will be given the high bid. Others with the
same “Auto Bid” will be notified that they are outbid and must bid again. Please watch the auction
closing time stop clock to determine exactly when the lot will close. It is the bidder’s responsibility to
be aware if they are the current high bidder or were awarded the bid.
Reserve: AECOM/CWSAMS reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
Property/merchandise is offered subject to acceptance of the seller. The auctioneer or the United
States Department of Treasury may withdraw the property/merchandise at any time and reserves
the right to approve final transfer of property to the successful bidder, even after the auction closes.
Items that have an established reserve will be notated in the bidding page with "Reserve Not Met"
until the reserve price has been obtained. Once the reserve price is reached, "Reserve Met" will be
displayed on the bidding page. Following the close of the auction, the government may still approve
the high bid achieved if the reserve price is not met. The high bidder will be notified via email or
phone within 2 business day following the close of sale if the high bid not meeting reserve is
accepted by the government. ALL HIGH BIDS ARE CONTINGENT UPON GOVERNMENT
APPROVAL.
Post Auction Steps: Following are the basic steps once you are awarded a bid. Details to these
steps are below.
1. High-bid email sent to bidder
2. Final Payment email with instructions sent to buyer
3. Buyer to make final payment via cashier’s check or bank wire transfer
4. Title work and payment receipt emailed to buyer for signing and return to CWS within 24
hours (For vessel and aircraft purchases, title work will be sent via mail once received from
the agency).
5. Upon return email receipt of executed paperwork, Property Release document emailed to
buyer within 24 hours.
6. Buyer contacts storage vendor to arrange property removal. Please allow 24 hours from
receipt of Release Document to make an appointment.
7. Original Title document mailed to buyer via 2-Day mail.
Auction End & Bid Approvals: At the close of the sale, all bidders will be emailed their bid results
and the totals will be forwarded to the government agency for final approval. Once we receive
approval, you will receive an email notification with payment instructions.
Buyers of IRS-CI property need to be aware that IRS has up to 3 business days to approve
purchases. IRS-CI items are notated in the catalog description. If a buyer purchases multiple lots
that include IRS-CI assets the payment deadline for non-IRS-CI assets does not extend due to
delayed approvals. Each lot is considered a separate purchase and all items must be paid for
according to the Final Payment deadline below.
Final Payment: All items must be paid in full by bank wire or cashier’s check only within 48 hours (2
business days) from time the bid approval email is sent Cashier’s checks are made payable to CWS
Marketing Group, Inc. See below for payment submission details. For lots that do not meet reserve,
and the bid is approved after the sale, the Buyer will have 48 hours (2 business days) from the time
notification is sent to make final payment.
 Electronic Bank Transfer Payment: Bank wire instructions will be included in the email
payment notice. Bank wire transfers must originate from an account of the registered buyer
or the business the buyer represents. The transfer must include the bidder auction user
name or buyer name and reference the lot(s) purchased. Any electronic bank transfers
received from an account other than that of the registered bidder will not be accepted and
will be returned to the originating bank. Bank wires must be received within the time frame
specified for final payment and may take up to 24 hours to process.
 Cashier's Check Payment for final payment must be made payable to CWS Marketing
Group, Inc., and originate from an account of the registered buyer or the business the buyer
represents. Please include the buyer’s name and reference the lot #(s) purchased.
Cashier's checks must be mailed with overnight delivery and received within 48 hours
of the bid approval email notice. Send cashier’s checks to CWS Marketing Group, Attn.
Online Sales, 10611 Balls Ford Road, Suite 140, Manassas, VA 20109
NO EXTENSIONS FOR FINAL PAYMENT. ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PAYMENT ARE BANK
WIRE TRANSFER OR CASHIER’S CHECKS ONLY. U.S. funds only. Personal or business checks,
bank letters, credit or debit cards, or letters of credit are not accepted. PAYMENT MUST BE MADE
BY SUCCESSFUL REGISTERED BIDDER. MONIES RECEIVED BY PARTIES OTHER THAN THE
SUCCESSFUL REGISTERED BIDDER WILL BE DECLINED.
Refunds: Neither AECOM nor CWSAMS make refunds, adjustments, or returns. All purchases are
final.
Paperwork Processing: Once funds are received, title work and sale documents will be executed
utilizing the buyer's registration information and sent to the buyer via email to have all copies signed.
The buyer has 24 hours to return all documents to CWS via email. Any delay in returning
documentation will result in a delay in the buyer being able to pick-up property and original title
documents being sent to buyer. Once all paperwork is fully executed, the Property Release form will
be emailed to the buyer and the storage vendor. The storage vendor’s contact information will be
presented on the property release document. Originals will be mailed to the buyer.
Property Release Documents: A Property Release document will be provided to the high bidder
within 24 hours of payment and all post sales forms being executed by buyer. For information on
Property Release documents contact CWS at generalproperty@cwsams.com or by calling (855)
463-3183 option 3.
Removal: Removal must be completed on or before the 7th business day from the sale closing date
(for Domestic property/merchandise), the 60th calendar day from the date of sale (for Export Only
property/merchandise) and 7 business days from the receipt of the FAA Bill of Sale for aircraft.
Removal is by appointment only and should be made by the Buyer with the storage vendor only
after Buyer has received the necessary Property Release Document.
Property/merchandise must be paid in full before removal — no partial release of any lots. All
property/merchandise in a lot must be released to original buyer at one time. CWS/AECOM WILL
NOT SHIP ANY ITEMS. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO REMOVE THE
PROPERTY/MERCHANDISE PURCHASED BY THE REMOVAL DATE AND TO ARRANGE FOR
ANY SHIPPING. REMOVAL IS AT THE EXPENSE, LIABILITY, AND RISK OF THE BUYER. AT
THE TIME THE APPOINTMENT IS MADE, BUYER SHOULD VERIFY WITH THE STORAGE
VENDOR ANY COSTS THAT ARE ASSOCIATED WITH REMOVAL FOR SERVICES
PROVIDED BY THE VENDOR.
Buyer must present a photo I.D. at the time of property/merchandise release. Should registered buyer
wish to send an agent to pick up property/merchandise, buyer must prepare and sign an authorization
letter identifying the agent to act on his/her behalf, as well as provide agent with a copy of Buyer’s
photo I.D. A release authorization template is located here
http://216.12.136.135/gp/terms/RELEASE-AUTHORIZATION-FORM.pdf
Removal must be completed on or before the times referenced or buyer will default the terms of sale
and property/merchandise will be resold by U.S. Department of the Treasury. Property/merchandise
must be removed from the storage location stated in each lot description. BUYER AND VENDOR
MUST SIGN PROPERTY/MERCHANDISE RELEASE DOCUMENT AND SUBMIT TO COPY TO
AECOM AS PROOF OF DELIVERY TO BUYER. STORAGE ARRANGEMENTS AFTER REMOVAL
DATES ABOVE ARE SOLELY BETWEEN THE BUYER AND VENDOR AND TERMS SHOULD BE
DETERMINED PRIOR TO THE FINAL REMOVAL DATE. NO EXTENSIONS FOR
PROPERTY/MERCHANDISE RELEASE.
Title Documents: Title will be conveyed to the successful registered bidder via the below documents
and will take up to 7-10 days from CWS’s receipt of Buyers signed paperwork for vehicle sales, and
up to 21 days for vessel and aircraft sales to be sent to Buyer. Any SF97 title document, for a vehicle
where the odometer reading is unknown, will be marked, “TMU” True Mileage Unknown. Any
changes to the SF97 document post sale for mileage reasons will have to be approved by and
coordinated through the Prime Contractor. For information on Title Documents please contact CWS
at wires@cwsams.com, or by calling (855) 463-3183 opt. 3.
 Vehicle Title: Buyers will receive a clear title via a government Form SF-97 (Certificate to
Obtain Title) which they will take to their local Dept. of Motor Vehicles to obtain the title to the
vehicle.
 Vessel Bill of Sale: Buyers will receive a clear title via a Coast Guard Bill of Sale for vessels
and a SF-97 for boat trailers (if included).
 Aircraft: Buyers will receive clear title via a FAA Bill of Sale, AC Form 8050-2. Buyer will be
provided the Bill of Sale along with the Court Order and/or Declaration of Forfeiture (When
applicable).
EXPORT ONLY INFORMATION: Any property listed in the sales catalog “Export Only” may not be
entered into the commerce of the United States and must be exported. EXPORT ONLY ITEMS
MUST LEAVE THE UNITED STATES DIRECTLY FROM THE STORAGE FACILITY. NO
DIVERSIONS ALLOWED. Removal for property designated EXPORT ONLY requires that the buyer
or the buyer’s agent present a properly executed exportation document form 7512 in addition to the
above noted release documents at the time of removal. It is the buyer’s responsibility to be aware of
export/import laws and restrictions for any particular country they intend to ship property to.
It is highly recommended that participants research the exportation process prior to bidding. Please
go to http://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export for CBP export information. To locate a broker
to assist in the process click the link below, choose a state, then a Port Name, and finally the
“Brokers” link for that particular port (http://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports). AECOM/CWS is prohibited
from providing Export Documents or assistance with the exportation of any lots.
Special Requirements For IRS-CI Properties: The IRS-CI reviews all bidders for IRS-CI offered
lots and approval may take up to three (3) business days. Lots offered by the IRS-CI are noted on
each lot, by a series of letters and numbers, for example, “Case #: 2013430590000101-001-0000-
IRS”. This does not change the requirements for payment. Release paperwork will be forwarded to
the buyer only after IRS approval.
State Sales Tax: The auction company will not collect any tax for lots in this sale. Buyers are
responsible for all applicable taxes imposed by any county, state, country or political subdivision.
For information on taxes check with the appropriate state franchise tax board or other authority.
Default: Failure to make required payments or property/merchandise removal within time specified
shall be deemed forfeiture of any right, title and interest buyer may have acquired in the
property/merchandise. Said property/merchandise shall revert and repossess to the United States
Government without further notice to the buyer and will result in any monies paid being forfeited and
the transaction shall be null and void as to buyer.
Addition or Deletion from Sale: AECOM reserves the right to withdraw from sale any of the items
listed, to sell at this auction items not listed, and to group or subdivide lots. AECOM reserves the
right to sell all of the items listed in bulk, whenever the best interests of the U.S. Government will be
served.
Additional Information:
Disputes & Rebids: The AECOM Sale Manager's decision is final in settling disputes. A bidder's
retraction does not revive any previous bid.
Announcements / Additional Information: Announcements/email communications made during
the sale process shall take precedence over previous information pertinent to that
property/merchandise. Announcements do not alter in any way the basic terms and conditions of
sale. Neither AECOM nor CWS accepts responsibility for loss of connectivity, technical difficulties or
other circumstances beyond our control. Note: Each registered bidder is solely responsible for the
use of his/her bidder user name, and any use by another person is presumed to be with the consent
of and contractually binding on the registered bidder. In order to comply with the Electronic Freedom
of Information Act Amendments of 1996 (5 U.S.C. 552 (2000)), bid results will be published on a
Government-designated website and will include the following: lot number, lot description, purchase
price, and successful bidder's name.
Additional Terms & Conditions: The preceding contains only selected Terms and Conditions of
Sale. Complete Terms and Conditions may be requested by calling (703) 647-2850, by fax at (703)
302-1150, or via email at gpauctions@urs.com.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
PUBLIC AUCTION OF VEHICLES
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL BIDDERS
Any vehicles offered in this public auction are offered in an “as is, where is” condition. The
Government does not warrant the condition, quality, or merchantability of the property, its fitness for
any use or purpose, its ability to pass a safety inspection, or its ability to pass a motor vehicle
emissions test prior to registration.
Efforts have been taken to ensure that the vehicles offered for sale should be acceptable for licensure,
registration, and title action by the state department of motor vehicles; however, despite all best efforts,
some exceptions may arise. Therefore, the Government makes no representations, promises, or
warranties regarding these vehicles, and cannot guarantee registration or title issuance by the
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for any vehicle.
Before you make any repairs to any vehicle purchased, you should take your sale documents (invoice
and/or SF-97) to the nearest DMV office, within ten (10) business days of receipt, to verify that:
 The vehicle is not in a “stolen” status.
 The vehicle does not have a “salvage” classification.
 The vehicle does not have a “junk” classification.
 The vehicle does not have an “export” classification.
 The vehicle has a legal Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
If the DMV official informs you that the vehicle fits one or more of the above categories:
 Ask for a copy of the documentation,
 Stop your registration process and do not pay any fees,
 Do not initiate any repair or maintenance actions,
 Notify the nearest AECOM/URS Federal Services office for instructions on the return of the
vehicle,
 Comply with instructions provided and submit a request for refund of sale price.
Buyers of vehicles that are to be exported to Mexico are encouraged to administratively verify the
vehicle status with the appropriate Mexican authority before taking the vehicle over the border.
Upon verification of the DMV status and approval of the Government, a refund action will be initiated to
return your purchase price.
NO REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS, UPGRADES, OR ENHANCEMENTS TO THE VEHICLE
WILL BE CONSIDERED IF BUYER FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE VERIFICATION
PROCESS.
SALE OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY
GENERAL SALE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION:
The placement of a successful bid at a U.S.
Department of the Treasury auction establishes a
legally binding contract between the successful high
bidder and the Treasury Department. The
auctioneer’s announcement of the high bid amount
and the bidder’s number establishes the contract
which may be subject to final acceptance by the
Government. This contract is bound by these Terms
and Conditions as well as special terms and
conditions published by the Contractor for the specific
auction and other Federal regulations governing
contracts for the purchase of government property.
The successful bidder is legally bound to pay for
property awarded in accordance with his/her bid.
The contractor is acting as the agent of the
Government with respect to the sale of Government
property.
2. ELIGIBILITY OF BIDDERS:
The Bidder warrants that he/she is not:
a) Under 18 years of age;
b) An employee of any department or agency of
the Federal Government prohibited by the regulations
of that agency from purchasing property sold
hereunder;
c) An agent or immediate member of the
household of the employee in b) above;
d) The contractor, subcontractor or vendor,
their agent or employee who has access to
information concerning the property to be sold at U.S.
Department of the Treasury auctions that is not
generally available to the public;
e) Presently debarred or declared ineligible for
the award of contracts by any Federal agency in
accordance with 41 CFR 101-45.6;
f) The party or representing the party(s) from
whom the property was seized and/or forfeited;
g) Or presently suspended from bidding due to
repeated sale default.
The Contractor’s subcontractor may not act as agent
for a third party in purchasing Department of the
Treasury property that is or has been in their custody
or control. For breach of any of these warranties, the
Government shall have the right to cancel the contract
without liability.
3. REGISTRATION OF BIDDERS:
All persons wishing to participate in the bidding
process of the sale site are required to obtain,
completely fill out, and turn in a bidder registration
card at the sale site prior to sale.
An individual’s signature/initials on the bidder
registration card is an acknowledgment of his/her full
and complete understanding of all terms and
conditions of the sales contract and his/her agreement
to be bound thereby. The sales catalog and sales
brochure may also contain terms and conditions
constituting part of the sales contract. Each bidder
must present Government-issued photo identification
as a prerequisite of registration (i.e. driver’s license,
military ID or passport).
Each bidder will be issued a bidder number along with a
sales catalog upon completion of registration. Each
registered bidder is solely responsible for the use of
his/her bidder number and any use by another person is
presumed to be with the consent of and contractually
binding on the registered bidder.
The registrant agrees that, should the registrant be the
successful bidder on a lot, the following information
regarding the transaction shall be published on the U.S.
Department of the Treasury auction website:
1) The registered bidder’s name;
2) The lot number;
3) The lot description; and,
4) Purchase price of lot.
Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of
1996 (5 U.S.C. 552 (2000)).
4. VIDEO RECORDING:
The Contractor may videotape the conduct of sale
which may be utilized in dispute resolution processing
and for other purposes as needed.
5. INSPECTION OF PROPERTY:
The bidder is invited, urged, and cautioned to inspect
the property prior to submitting a bid. The failure to
inspect property shall not constitute cause for
cancellation of sale. The property or a representative
sample of property will be available for inspection at the
places and times specified by the contractor.
Absolutely no access to property is allowed without
prior contractor authorization.
6. ORAL STATEMENTS AND
MODIFICATIONS:
Announcements may be made on the day of the sale to
clarify property status, catalog descriptions, or other
information specific to a lot or item. These
announcements take precedence over sales catalog
information pertinent to that property, but do not alter in
any way the basic terms and conditions of sale. An
errata sheet will be distributed to provide bidders with
an up-to-date posting of lot additions, deletions, or
modifications. The errata sheet information replaces
the applicable corresponding information in the sales
catalog.
Further, no interpretations of any provision of the sale
contract, including the applicable performance
requirements, shall be binding on the Government
unless furnished or agreed to, in writing, by the
Contracting Officer.
7. ADDITION/WITHDRAWAL OF PROPERTY:
The Government reserves the right to withdraw from
sale any of the items listed in the sales
catalog/brochure or to sell at auction items not listed.
8. PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONS:
The Government warrants to the original Purchaser that
the property listed in the sales catalog for bids will
conform to its description. This warranty is in place of
all other guaranties and warranties, express or implied.
The Government does not warrant the condition,
quality, or merchantability of the property or its fitness
for any use or purpose. The condition of items offered
SALE OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY
GENERAL SALE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
varies from “NEW” to “SALVAGE.” The Purchaser
understands and agrees that all property is purchased
and accepted “AS IS, WHERE IS” and “WITH ALL
FAULTS.”
The amount of recovery under this provision is limited
to the purchase price of the inaccurately described
property. The Purchaser is not entitled to any
payment for loss of profit or any other money
damages, including special, direct, indirect, incidental,
or consequential.
For Purchasers claiming recovery under the warranty
of description, no refund will be made unless the
Purchaser:
a) Submits a written notice to the Contractor
within 30 calendar days of the date of removal that
explains in what manner the property was
inaccurately described.
b) If the Government agrees, then a full refund
of the money received will be returned.
If a misdescription is determined before removal of
the property, the Government will keep the property
and refund any money paid. If a misdescription is
determined after removal, the Government will refund
any money paid if the Purchaser takes the property at
his/her expense to a location specified by the
Contractor. The Purchaser must maintain the
property in the same condition as when removed.
9. OFFERING OF PROPERTY FOR AUCTION
AND SUBMISSION OF BIDS AND AWARDS:
The auctioneer will offer each item/lot in accordance
with catalog sequence or by special announcement.
All bidders will communicate their bid amounts orally
or by such other means as may be recognized by and
acceptable to the auctioneer.
A lot will be sold to the highest bidder upon
acceptance of the final bid amount by the
Government. In the event the bidding does not
exceed the Government’s minimum reserve price, the
auctioneer will close the bidding subject to
acceptance by the Government.
For open and progressive voice auction sales, it is the
bidder’s responsibility to pay attention to items being
offered for sale and to bid on those items in which
he/she is interested.
In the event of a dispute as to the amount bid, item or
item number, and/or paddle number of the Bidder, the
Government reserves the right to reoffer the item in
question. Once the Government accepts a bid, a
contract is established and the Purchaser may not
withdraw the bid. The auctioneer will not accept
unilateral conditions asserted by the high bidder.
The invoice, as to the name and number of the
Purchaser, and the amount of the bid shall be prima
facie evidence of these facts of the sale, and all
disagreements will be resolved in accordance with
such records.
10. COLLUSION:
Practices that eliminate competition, such as collusive
bidding, may warrant criminal, civil, or administrative
action against the participant(s) and may be referred to
the Department of Justice (DOJ) in accordance with 41
U.S.C. 101-45.317.1.
11. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS:
The Government reserves the right to reject any and/or
all bids, and to waive any technical defects in bids. All
property is sold with a minimum reserve price unless
the goods are, in explicit terms, offered without a
minimum reserve price. If the minimum reserve price is
not achieved, the Government may withdraw the goods
at any time until the completion of sale.
12. FORMS OF PAYMENT:
Forms of payment are cash, cashier’s check, or credit
card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and
Visa), where acceptable by the Government. Photo
identification of the registered bidder must be presented
to initiate the payment process. Payment for each lot
must be made by the successful registered bidder for
that specific lot. Cashier’s checks must be made
payable to U.S. Treasury/URS Federal Services
Inc. Personal or business checks, bank letters, or
letters of credit are not acceptable. All cash payments
of $10,000 or more will be reported to the Internal
Revenue Service (IRS) in accordance with 26 U.S.C.
6050 Section I (d). in order to comply with this
requirement, bidder must provide their Social Security
Number or Federal ID number if a business, along with
date of birth at the time of payment in order for
completion of IRS Form 8300.
Acceptance of credit cards is subject to verification and
approval by the issuing institution. Credit cards issued
in the name the registered bidder or the company
he/she represents are the only cards that will be
accepted for payments. Each credit card receipt must
be signed by the original cardholder. Credit cards
issued to a Purchaser’s spouse or in another
individual’s name will not be accepted for use by the
Purchaser.
The Purchaser agrees to the publication of
his/her/company registered name, lot number, lot
description and purchase price on the U.S. Department
of the Treasury auction website. Electronic Freedom of
Information Act Amendments of 1996 (5 U.S.C.
552(2000)).
13. DEPOSITS:
The Purchaser agrees to make deposits in accordance
with the instructions in the sales catalog/brochure. The
Purchaser agrees to pay for property awarded to
him/her in accordance with their successful bid.
14. FINAL PAYMENT:
Full payment of the purchase price must be received by
the Contractor within the time specified in the sales
catalog/brochure and prior to the release of any
property.
In addition to the forms of payment listed in paragraph
12, bank wires may be used for final payments. Any
electronic bank transfer must originate from an account
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of the registered bidder or the business the bidder
represents. The transfer must include the bidder
number and all applicable sale lots. Any electronic
bank transfers received from an account other than
that of the registered Purchaser will not be accepted
and will be returned to the originating bank. All final
payments must be made and received by the date
and time specified in the sales catalog/brochure or the
bidder will be placed in default of the contract.
The Purchaser agrees to the publication of
his/her/company registered name, lot number, lot
description and purchase price on the U.S.
Department of the Treasury auction website.
Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments
of 1996 (5 U.S.C. 552(2000)).
15. APPLICABLE TAXES:
All purchasers are responsible for the payment of any
and all applicable taxes imposed by any state,
country, county, or political subdivision.
The Purchasers may be required to pay such taxes to
the cashiers at time of sale or to tax officials after
purchase is made. If sales taxes are required,
presentation of proof of payment will be required prior
to property release.
16. ISSUANCE OF PAYMENT/RELEASE
DOCUMENTATION:
Upon receipt of full and final payment for each
purchase, the Contractor shall provide the Purchaser
with a receipt of each deposit or payment. Sale
receipt(s) and release documents will only be issued
in the name/company name of the registered bidder.
17. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT,
LOADING AND REMOVAL:
The Purchaser is responsible for making all
arrangements for the packaging and removal of their
purchases. When property is described in the sales
catalog as being boxed, packed, crated, skidded, or in
containers, the Government does not warrant that the
property, as packaged, is suitable for shipment.
Segregation, culling, or selection of property for the
purpose of effecting partial or incremental release will
not be permitted. The Purchaser shall remove the
property at his/her expense.
All Purchasers or their authorized representatives will
be required to present sale receipt(s) and release
document(s) prior to the initiation of any shipment
preparations. If a Purchaser designates a
representative agent, broker or transporter to pick up
their sale property, the Purchaser must prepare and
sign an authorization letter identifying the agent to act
on their behalf. The Agent must present photo
identification to validate the Purchaser’s option prior to
initiation of any action.
18. REMOVAL FROM SALES CENTERS OR
COMMERCIAL STORAGE LOCATIONS:
Any items purchased at auction will be released to the
Purchaser or his designated representative upon
presentation of the sale receipt(s) and release
document(s). If Purchaser elects to have a
designated representative (transporter, broker, other)
pick up his/her property, that person must have all sale
receipt(s) and release document(s) and an
authorization letter signed by Purchaser for removal.
All property stored at the Contractor’s facilities must be
removed by the dates specified in the sales
catalog/brochure; no extensions of storage time will be
granted. The failure to pick up property by the specified
time will be declared a default against the Purchaser as
specified in paragraph 23.
All property stored at commercial warehouse facilities
must also be picked up by the time specified in the
sales catalog/brochure and an appointment should be
scheduled in advance. The failure to pick up property
by the specified time will be declared a default against
the Purchaser as specified in paragraph 23.
19. REMOVAL OF EXPORT ONLY:
Any property listed in the sales catalog “For Export
Only” may not be entered into the commerce of the
United States and must be exported under conditions
described in the sales catalog/brochure. A
representative sample from large, commercial quantity
“export only” lots (greater than ten cartons) may be
released to the Purchaser upon full payment if the
sample is available at the sales center.
All Purchasers are responsible for complying with all
applicable federal licensing and permit regulations prior
to exportation. The failure of the purchaser to obtain
necessary licensing will not result in the return of any
monies tendered for the goods.
The Contractor shall provide a copy of the required
procedures for export, when available from the
Government, to the Purchaser at the time of final
payment. Unless a different period for removal is
applicable with respect to goods or conveyances that
are sold “For Export Only,” the Purchaser will have 60
days from auction day to remove the property from the
United States or Purchaser will be deemed in default
and the property will be resold by the Government as
provided in paragraph 23 of these Terms and
Conditions of Sale.
All forms required for exportation may be obtained at a
nominal cost from the U.S. Government. Because of
the complexity of some export requirements, the
Purchaser may wish to secure the services of a
Customhouse Broker, bonded carrier, or other
professional in securing the necessary documents
required for exportation. The Contractor will offer no
assistance whatsoever.
20. LIMITATION OF GOVERNMENT LIABILITY:
Except for reasonable packing, loading, and
transportation costs (such packing, loading, and
transportation costs being recoverable only when a
return of property at the Government’s cost is
specifically authorized in writing by the Contracting
Officer or other costs authorized in writing by the
Contracting Officer), the measure of the liability of the
Government under any provisions of the terms and
conditions in any case where liability of the Government
to the Purchaser has been established shall not exceed
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the refund of such portion of the purchase price as the
Government may have received.
21. TITLE:
The Contractor shall furnish the Purchaser with all
documents in its possession that have been provided
to the Contractor by the Government relating to the
title, registration, or licensing of the property sold to
the purchaser. However, the Government does not
warrant or guarantee that the documents it possesses
and furnishes to the purchaser, if any, are sufficient to
obtain any necessary licenses, registrations or titles or
that licenses, registrations or titles can be obtained.
22. MARITIME EXPORTATION:
The Purchaser, whether a U.S. citizen or an alien,
may not export any vessel from the United States or
its territories or possessions without first obtaining the
approval of the Department of Transportation,
Maritime Administration, Washington, D.C. 20590,
pursuant to the provision of the Shipping Act of 1916,
as amended (46 U.S.C. 801 et. seq.). To export a
commercial vessel, a license from the Department of
Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Bureau
of Export Administration, Washington, D.C. 20230, is
required. For further information, contact (202) 482-
2721.
23. DEFAULTS:
The failure to make required deposit or final payments
and/or comply with the time frames specified in the
sales catalog/brochure for removal of property shall
be deemed forfeiture of any rights, title, and interest
the Purchaser may have acquired. The title of such
property shall revert back to the Government without
further notice to the Purchaser and will result in any
monies paid being forfeited. The transaction shall be
null and void as to the Purchaser. The property will
be processed for resale at the next available auction.
In addition, any Purchaser who defaults for nonpayment
will have their account suspended and
bidding privileges revoked as follows:
a) Six-month suspension after second
occurrence
b) Lifetime ban for any occurrence
thereafter
24. REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLY WITH
APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS:
It is the Purchaser’s responsibility to ascertain and
comply with all applicable Federal, State, local, and
multi-jurisdictional laws, ordinances and regulations
pertaining to the registration, licensing, handling,
possession, transportation, transfer, export,
processing, manufacture, sale, use, or disposal of the
property listed in the sales catalog.
The Purchaser or user of this property is not excused
from any violation of such laws or regulations either
because the United States is a party to this sale or
has had any interest in the property at any time.
25. FALSE ADVERTISING AND UNFAIR OR
DECEPTIVE ACTIONS:
The use of false or misleading advertisements in
commerce or other unfair or deceptive practices are
unlawful (15 U.S.C. 45, et. seq.). In disposing of any