Reed to coordinate New DWE Federal Surplus Property Program

There’s a familiar face heading up two federal programs that allow Arkansas’s fire and police departments to purchase new and used government equipment at drastically reduced prices.

Arkansas Department of Workforce Education staff member Marilyn Reed is now in charge of coordinating the 1122 and 1033 programs that are housed at the agency’s Federal Surplus Property (FSP) division in North Little Rock.

According to Reed, the 1122 program provides law enforcement agencies an opportunity to purchase property from the federal government following drug eradication efforts.  She says the federal government buys many law enforcement tools in bulk, including patrol cars, weapons and ammunition.  Any excess items are available for purchase by local law enforcement agencies through the 1122 program at the same cost afforded to the federal government.

The 1033 program gives local police and fire department agencies the chance to request specific surplus items from the federal government for a small handling fee.  The items for purchase include helicopters, uniforms and ammunitions. 

“The local agency must provide proof of a need for the requested equipment before it can be purchased,” Reed said.

Reed went on to say that many agencies across Arkansas have demonstrated a need for several items to make their jobs easier.

“I went to training earlier this year specifically to learn how to successfully run this program,” Reed added.  “I’m looking forward to working with the state’s fire and police departments providing them with the things they’re looking for at the lowest cost available.

For additional information about the 1122 and 1033 programs, contact Marilyn Reed with the Arkansas Department of Workforce Education’s Federal Surplus Property division, at 501-835-3111.