# 41 CFR § 102-38.35: Sales methods

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-102-38.35

## Section

- **Citation:** 41 CFR § 102-38.35
- **Heading:** Sales methods
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 41—Public Contracts and Property Management > Subtitle C—Federal Property Management Regulations System > CHAPTER 102—FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION > SUBCHAPTER B—PERSONAL PROPERTY > PART 102-38—SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY > Subpart B—Sales Process

## Text

(a) You may use any method of sale provided the sale is publicly advertised and the personal property is sold with full and free competition. You must select the method of sale that will bring maximum return at minimum cost, considering factors such as:
(1) Type and quantity of property;
(2) Location of property;
(3) Potential market;
(4) Cost to prepare and conduct the sale;
(5) Available facilities; and
(6) Sales experience of the selling activity.
(b) Methods of sale may include sealed bid sales, spot bid sales, auctions, or negotiated sales and may be conducted at a physical location or through any electronic media that is publicly accessible.

## Nearby sections

- [41 CFR § 102-38.5 § 102-38.5 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-102-38.5.md)
- [41 CFR § 102-38.10 § 102-38.10 Conducting sales.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-102-38.10.md)
- [41 CFR § 102-38.15 § 102-38.15 Executive agency responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-102-38.15.md)
- [41 CFR § 102-38.20 § 102-38.20 Care and handling costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-102-38.20.md)
- [41 CFR § 102-38.25 § 102-38.25 Notification of a Federal requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-102-38.25.md)
- [41 CFR § 102-38.30 § 102-38.30 Sales process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-102-38.30.md)
- [41 CFR § 102-38.35 § 102-38.35 Sales methods.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-102-38.35.md)
- [41 CFR § 102-38.40 § 102-38.40 Negotiated sales conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-102-38.40.md)
- [41 CFR § 102-38.45 § 102-38.45 Negotiated sales reporting requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-102-38.45.md)
- [41 CFR § 102-38.50 § 102-38.50 Negotiated sales at fixed prices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-102-38.50.md)
- [41 CFR § 102-38.55 § 102-38.55 Fixed priced sales to State agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-102-38.55.md)
- [41 CFR § 102-38.60 § 102-38.60 Public notice and advertising.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-102-38.60.md)
- [41 CFR § 102-38.65 § 102-38.65 Inspections.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-102-38.65.md)
- [41 CFR § 102-38.70 § 102-38.70 Requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-102-38.70.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-102-38.35. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.