Kermit,
I believe there are programs available for technical educational facilities to apply for surplus equipment "donated" by the government. Am still looking via internet for some information on this subject.
VIRGINIA
Virginia State Agency
Contact: Marquis Bolton, Administrator
Virginia Surplus Property Office
1910 Darbytown Road
Richmond, VA 23231
Phone: 804-235-3675
Fax: 804-236-3663
mbolton@dgs.state.va.usus

Thanks, Tiff