Preface

Fleet Organization, Mission, and Responsibilities

Performance Metrics

Official Use of Vehicles

Asset Management

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

Fleet Maintenance

Vehicle Disposal

Fuel Management

10.

Contractor Use of Government Vehicles

Driver's Handbook

Forms and Reports

References

Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Definitions

Web Links

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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