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PREFACE 0. Preface
Fleet Organization, Mission, and Responsibilities 1. Fleet Organization, Mission, and Responsibilities
Performance Metrics 2. Performance Metrics
Official Use of Vehicles 3. Official Use of Vehicles
Asset Management 4. Asset Management
Vehicle Acquisition 5. Vehicle Acquisition
   
5.1 Acquisition Alternatives
 
5.1.1 Purchase Versus Lease
5.1.2 Purchasing New Vehicles
5.1.3 Purchasing Used Vehicles
5.1.4 GSA Leasing
5.1.5 Commercial Leasing
5.1.6 Rentals
5.1.7 Demonstration Equipment
5.2 Ordering Vehicles
 
5.2.1 Vehicle Size
5.2.2 Vehicle Specifications
5.2.3 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Program
5.2.4 Vehicle Replacement Schedule by Class
5.3 New Vehicle Deliveries, Marking, and Registration
 
5.3.1 In-Servicing
5.3.2 Exchange of Old Vehicle for New Replacement
5.3.3 Record-Keeping Requirements
5.3.4 New Vehicle Acceptance
5.3.5 Vehicle Identification Systems
5.3.6 New Vehicle Quality Assurance
5.4 Acquisition of Medium and Heavy Duty Versus Light Duty Vehicles
Alternative Fueled Vehicles 6. Alternative Fueled Vehicles
Fleet Maintenance 7. Fleet Maintenance
Vehicle Disposal 8. Vehicle Disposal
Fuel Management 9. Fuel Management
Contractor Use of Government Vehicles 10. Contractor Use of Government Vehicles
Forms and Reports   Driver's Handbook
Forms and Reports   Forms and Reports
Reference Materials   References
Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Definitions   Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Definitions
Useful Web Links   Web Links
Frequently Asked Questions   FAQ

 

NASA Official Fleet Management Handbook

Vehicle Acquisition

Acquisition of Medium and Heavy Duty Versus Light Duty Vehicles

Prior to acquiring medium and heavy duty vehicles, comprehensive analyses should be done, as these resources are expensive and cause a significant drain on capital and operating budgets, especially when they are procured and then underutilized. Evaluation regarding utilization of these assets is accomplished during the annual utilization review and more frequently if the CTO deems it necessary.

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Last Updated: 08/30/2005 07:43 PM