FEDERAL STANDARDS--AUTOMOBILES AND LIGHT TRUCKS--1983

The 1983 standards for automobiles and light trucks contained in this document are published under the authority of the General Services Administration. The purpose of this document is to achieve a practical degree of standardization in the Federal Automotive Fleet, yet be responsive to the wide range of vehicles required to meet the needs of the various agencies. The standard does not include all varieties which are available, but is intended to cover only those generally used by the Federal Government. This standard establishes classifications for various types and sizes of vehicles, general requirements, and the equipment authorized for government use. It is intended to facilitate the ordering of vehicles and their subsequent competitive, consolidated procurement. The use of these standards reduces the ordering and procurement leadtime and permits a clear understanding of the requirements by ordering agents, contracting officers, quality assurance specialists, and contractors' representative. Ordering activities should be familiar with Federal Property Management Regulation (FPMR) No. 101-26.501, purchase of New Motor Vehicles, for details regarding submission of orders and time schedules for consolidated purchases. The requirement for energy conservation has influenced the selection of vehicle sizes and engines. The basic vehicles are considered to be adequate to satisfy most fleet needs. It is important that agencies adhere to the requirements of FPMR No. 101-38.13, Energy Conservation in Motor Vehicle Management. To make this document helpful and easy to use: (A) standards for passenger automobiles, two wheel drive light trucks, and four wheel drive light trucks are color coded; (B) a description of the alternative sources of motor vehicle support is included; (C) fuel economy values for all applicable classes are included; and (D) a "Fuel Economy Review" is included.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Federal Standard No. 122W, 292H, 307J. FSC 2310, 2320.
• Corporate Authors:

  General Services Administration

  F Between 18th & 19th Streets, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20405
• Publication Date: 1982-10-15

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 141 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobiles; Energy conservation; Fleet management; Fuel consumption; Light trucks; Procurement; Purchasing; Standards
• Uncontrolled Terms: Fleets
• Subject Areas: Energy; Environment; Freight Transportation; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00377498
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-034 620
• Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Sep 30 1983 12:00AM