Options for Returning Government Property July 16 – August 15, 2025
Employees separated from the FDA must return Government property directly to FDA, including accountable property (laptops, tablets, phones, MiFis, IronKeys, etc.), non-accountable Government property (monitors, keyboards, chairs, etc.), and FDA Personal Identification Verification (PIV) cards/badges, FDA Credentials, and FDA Passports.
- Separated Employees Retrieving Personal Items:
- Contact your supervisor or call the Employee Resource and Information and Center (ERIC) at 301 827-3742 or 866-807-3742 to request an escort. You will be asked to provide your name, preferred contact information, the building you wish to access, and your Center/Office/Program. ERIC will forward your request to a coordinator who will assist with scheduling a date and time for your escort.
- Separated Employees Returning Government Property and PIV Cards/Badges and Credentials:
- Individuals Located Within 50 Miles of the White Oak Campus or 5630 Fishers Lane: Return items at the White Oak Building 62 loading dock or the lower-level, FDA entrance to 5630 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD, on weekdays through Wednesday, August 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Appointments are unnecessary.
- Individuals Located Within 50 Miles of a Field Location: Call the Employee Resource and Information and Center (ERIC) at 301-827-3742 or 866-807-3742 to request dates and times during which the facility can accept returns.
- Individuals Located More Than 50 Miles from an FDA Location: Call ERIC at 301-827-3742 or 866-807-3742 to request a mailing label and shipping instructions. Note: PIV cards must be defaced (e.g., hole-punched) before mailing.
- Separated Employees Who Need to Return FDA Passports:
- Email FDAPassportOffices@fda.hhs.gov to schedule an appointment with the Passport Office at White Oak or to request a mailing label and shipping instructions.