The U.S. Embassy in Brazzaville is holding an online sale of property no longer needed by the Embassy, which may include used furniture, equipment, supplies, vehicles and other goods via a Web-Based Electronic Auction :https://online-auction.state.gov/. This website hosts auctions at U.S. Embassies all over the world, so bidders should take care to only bid on auctions they, or their appointed representative, can physically access. Users who want to access the U.S. Embassy in Brazzaville’s auction must click on Brazzaville every time they visit the site.
Each auction will be open for a set period of time with a clearly stated start and end date. Usually, auctions will start on a weekday and will be active for at least two weeks. During this period, the auction is live and active 24 hours per day, every day. At any time while the auction is active, you may submit your bid for the lots that are put in the auction.
When there is a maximum number of bids you may place on a lot, it is stated for each lot. Each lot may also have a minimum and/or maximum amount that bids can be raised. These amounts will be clearly stated. All bidding will be done in local currency.
During the auction you should watch the progress of your bids so you can take action if somebody outbids you and you want to post a higher bid. Please pay close attention to when the auction is going to end. The person with the highest bid at the end of the auction is the winner of the lot.
At the end of the auction, if you are a winner, you will receive an email with a link back to the website where you can review the lots you have won, after successful login.
The winning customer is responsible for inquiring and paying any fees required by the Government for diplomatic vehicles sold. "It's the law"
All lot winners must pay for the lots won within 4 business days after the close of auction. Winners must pick up their lots in person, either by the winners themselves or through representatives authorized by the registered winners. Bidders can bid from anywhere in the world, but they must designate a local representative to pay for and pickup their lots if they are not located in Brazzaville.
Winners who fail to make prompt payment according to the instructions below will be blocked from participation in future auctions. If the winner with the highest bid fails to pay within 4 working days, the U.S. Embassy reserves the right to award the lot to the next highest bidder or reserve the lot for inclusion in the next auction.
Questions? Email BrazzavilleAuction@state.gov
Cash Payment
If you have any questions, please contact: BrazzavilleAuction@state.gov for further guidance.
Winners who fail to pay for the lots they won will be blocked from participation in future auctions.
How to pick up
After confirmation of payment, the Embassy escort will make arrangements with you for pick-up of your lots. Depending on the type and size of the lot won, pick-up may be immediately after payment for small items/lots, or a pick-up appointment will be scheduled usually within three working days for larger lots.
For scheduled pick-ups of lots that cannot be issued immediately, winners must bring valid ID to the same U.S. Embassy compound at the appointed time. The U.S. Embassy will issue the paid lots to the winners upon presentation of the paid Bill of Sale.
Please note that the Embassy does not provide labor for the pickup of lots. Each winner will have to organize their own workforce for the pickup of their lots. However, the Embassy may assist the winner in lifting extremely heavy items that would require the use of the forklift. Reminder: Anyone coming to the Embassy for collection of lots should bring a valid ID card to gain access.
