What is a Bidder?

A Bidder is a subscriber who has completed the Identity Verification Process via Login.gov to gain eligibility to bid on a specific auction listing. Becoming a bidder allows you to actively participate in auctions and make bids on GSA Real Estate properties.

Why Become a Bidder?

Becoming a bidder provides access to the full suite of features within GSA Real Estate Sales, including the ability to participate in auctions, place bids, and stay informed about properties of interest. It’s a straightforward and secure way to take the next step toward acquiring federal real estate.

How to Become a Bidder

Bid Registration

1. To become a bidder, you must complete the Identity Verification Process through Login.gov. This process is simple, secure, and designed to protect your sensitive information. Creating a Login.gov account involves the following steps:

• Uploading a photograph of your U.S. state-issued ID.
• Providing your U.S. mailing address, phone number, and other personal information.

Important: You must complete the Identity Verification Process for each auction you wish to bid on. This means that if you bid on multiple auctions, the process will need to be repeated for each one.

2. Once your identity is verified, the Realty Specialist for the specific listing will review your registration to confirm your eligibility. During this step:

• Age Verification: Bidders must be at least 18 years old. You will need to provide your birth date, which is used solely for eligibility verification and is protected under the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C 552a).
• Debarment Check: GSA ensures that bidders are not debarred from doing business with the U.S. Government by checking against the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions Extract (available at www.sam.gov)  and the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN) maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC).

For more information on parties excluded from U.S. Government business, visit SAM.gov.

What Can Bidders Do?

All Subscriber Features

As a bidder, you have access to all features available to subscribers, such as favorite listings, receiving notifications, and using the Buyer Dashboard to track favorite properties.

My Bids Feature

Within the Buyer Dashboard, bidders can use the My Bids feature, which offers:

• A centralized overview of all auctions you are registered for.
• A summary of your bidding activity across multiple listings.
• The ability to place flat bids directly from the dashboard.
  
  

Listing Detail Page Actions

From the Listing Detail Page, bidders can:

• Place one-time flat bids.
• Set proxy/auto bids, which allow the system to bid on your behalf up to the maximum amount you set.
  
  

Email Notifications

GSA may use your registered email for additional communications, including notifications about auctions that match your bidding history. These emails aim to keep you informed about relevant opportunities. You can opt out of these emails at any time by emailing the Realty Specialist on the listing or unfavoriting the listing in your account.  Note: GSA does not share or sell email addresses to third parties.