Maybe it’s time to stop. We’ve been doing a lot of things for a long time. That is really a bad excuse.
Why? Where do you think production companies get their gear for movies? How about airplane utilization and collectors? Small businesses can use furniture, etc. No telling how many constructions companies buy old jungle matting and equipment. Most small airports use surplus vehicles for operations an even snow removal.
Maybe because it’s been done a long time means it’s a good system? The taxpayer should know they have a shot at the equipment the government buys, when it’s done with it.