Professional Grade Tools – used here as a term to distinguish from general use or consumer grade products. It is intended to communicate a more durable product with the expectation that it will work both better and longer in an environment where it is used more regularly. Built for extended heavy and repeated use, more rugged and tends to not malfunction as quickly. Also associated with better features and options which result in a high-end result. Excellent and extended warranties for product repairs are usually in place versus throw away and replace options.

Diagnostic Equipment – used for discovering what is wrong with things that do not work properly. Non-medical equipment. Can include automotive, electrical, plumbing, and other specialized areas which require unique diagnostic analysis for evaluation and repair.

Regarding Trade-in:  The trade-in process will be as follows:

1. The agency customer will provide information to the vendor regarding the proposed items to be traded;
2. The vendor will place a value on the items to be traded;
3. The agency customer will forward a turn-in document to the Surplus Property Management Officer (SPMO) showing the proposed value of the items to be traded along with a statement that the price is fair and reasonable;
4. The SPMO will approve or disapprove the trade-in.
5. If approved by the SPMO, the contractor will provide the trade in allowance in the form of a credit to be applied towards the current purchase.
6. Apply the contracted discount to get to the new purchase price.

*Note: Not all UGUs are required to receive permission from the SPMO, so those UGUs who are not can proceed with trade-ins based on their own policies.

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