DLA Disposition Services has a searchable database that makes it easy to find the property of interest   to you. The inventory of property is updated nightly and contains over 600,000 items.  The information below will help to put you on your way to search the DLA Disposition Services inventory for the parts and equipment that is right for you.

The Government identifies items by assignment of a National Stock Number (NSN).  Numbers are assigned based on the end use of the item.

The configuration of the NSN is a 13-digit number.   Example:  6645-00-123-4567

The method to search the DLA Disposition Services inventory is by using the correct Federal Supply Group (FSG), Federal Supply Class (FSC), National Stock Number (NSN), or National Item Identification Number (NIIN).

Searching the DLA Disposition Services inventory has been made easy by the use of the FSC Finder.   With the FSC Finder you can find:

          1. Find the right FSC by entering keywords.
          2. A listing of all FSCs within an FSG.
          3. A full description of each FSC

Once you have found the FSC you can then immediately check DLA Disposition Services inventory for that type of property.

FSG

The first two positions (66) identify the Federal Supply Group (FSG). In the example cited, the Federal Supply Group 66 identifies the broad category of "measuring instruments".

FSC

The FSG is followed by two additional positions which together with the FSG form a four position Federal Supply Class (FSC). The 6645 narrows it down to a specific type of measuring instrument, "time measuring instruments".

Because the FSC is assigned based on end use, it is possible for the same item to     be in more than one FSC. For example, a cleaning compound could be assigned FSC 6850 when used for general purpose cleaning, but the same chemical composition would be assigned FSC 6750 when used as a photographic cleaner. In each case,    the NIIN would be different.

NIIN

The last 9 positions (00-123-4567) are the National Item Identification Number     (NIIN) and identify the specific item. The first two positions of the NIIN identify the NATO country code; e.g., 00 and 01 are assigned to the United States. The NIIN    does not follow a logical sequence as the FSG and FSC do. The same NIIN is never used for more than one FSC at the same time.

The general public can view a listing of inventory assets by accessing the link below:

DLA Disposition Services Public Search Form

Demilitarization (DEMIL) Code Challenges
All individuals or organizational representatives electing to challenge a DEMIL Code listed on a National Stock Number (NSN) or challenge an item as being sensitive/non-sensitive to National Security may use the on line web form to submit a Challenge request. The submitter shall complete the form as completely and as accurately as possible. All mandatory blocks on the web form “Request for Review and Verification of FLIS DEMIL Code” (DEMIL Challenge) must have an entry. Failure to provide required information in the mandatory fields will prevent the user from submitting the form electronically via the web, and could significantly delay a timely response.

After DOD screening at the DLA Disposition Services site, serviceable DEMIL B and sensitive DEMIL Q property will be transferred and held at the Long Term Storage Facility in Columbus, Ohio for extended reutilization screening by DOD and approved Special Programs (i.e. Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) and Fire Fighters) customers.

DEMIL B and sensitive DEMIL Q property can only be reutilized by authorized DOD components (Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps to include Guard and Reserve Units), and approved Special Programs (FMS, Law Enforcement Activities (LEAs) and Fire Fighters). LTS property is available for screening on the DLA Disposition Services Web site @ https://www.dispositionservices.dla.mil/asset/govegeo1.html. Property will be available for electronic screening only, no physical screening will be permitted at the LTS facility.

Meanwhile, the remaining DEMIL A property will be available for purchase from our sales partner, Government Liquidation.

Finding a Catalog/IFB

DLA Disposition Services IFBs can be found in three basic ways:

The first, is by Bid Opening Date (BOD), this offers you a chronological listing of catalogs starting with the closest BOD. This is a great method of searching if you are concerned about sale timing. You will also see the DLA Disposition Services site, sale number, catalog file size (regular and zipped), and the method of sale (sealed bid, spot bid, local auction, or commodity offered):
Catalogs listed in Bid Opening Date order

The second way catalogs can be searched is by the DLA Disposition Services site. On this page all locations are listed in alphabetical order. Some catalogs will be duplicated due to the fact that various sites might combine together to make a single sale:
Catalogs listed by DLA Disposition Service Location

The third way to search for a catalog is in Invitation for Bid (IFB) or sale number order. All DLA Disposition Services catalogs are listed in desending numerical order:
Catalogs listed in IFB order

Expired Catalogs

Catalogs are removed from the Web after the Bid Opening Date. In order to request a copy a Freedom of Information Request must be submitted. The Freedom Of Information (FOI) Office is a customer service office available for private industry. FOI operates under a requirement to provide non-proprietary information within twenty working days of request. Direct requests for non-proprietary government information to this office.

PDF documents found on this page can be viewed using a PDF Reader.

Please contact the Customer Service Center if assistance is needed.
DLAContactCenter@dla.mil

Page updated 08/20/12