833S Standards CoachBuses

U.S. General Services Administration

Federal Standard 833S

COACH BUSES

SIN 396 – 49 ADULTS, COMMUTER

SIN 397 – 57 ADULTS, COMMUTER

SIN 398 – 56 ADULTS, TOURING

SIN 397E – 56 ADULTS, FULL-ELECTRIC

SIN 398E – 54 ADULTS, FULL-ELECTRIC, LOW-ENTRY

July 7, 2023

Fed Std 833P Items 236A-238A Type D Rear Engine Work Bus Basic

1.SCOPE, PURPOSE, & CLASSIFICATION

1.0

SCOPE

This standard is intended to simplify competitive procurement of commercial vehicles and achieve a practical degree of standardization within the federal fleet. The Government takes no exemptions to the laws and regulations for vehicles used on public roads and highways.

1.2

APPLICATION

This Standard does not include all varieties of the commodity indicated by the title but is intended to cover those vehicles acquired by the Government. Buses with standardized components and equipment are highlighted in this Standard. A selection of coded optional additional systems and equipment are included for agencies, divergent geographic and operational related needs.

1.3

COVERAGE OF BUS TYPES

The types of buses covered by this standard are listed below. Optional equipment appears in section Appendix A and beneath each relevant section in the requirements. The item descriptions, minimums, options, and manufacturer data can be viewed on this website: www.gsa.gov/automotive. Click on the link for all standards and refer to Federal Standard 833.

1.4

CLASSIFICATIONS

- The individual bus configuration classifications are referred to by a Standard Item Number (SIN)

396 - 49 ADULT, HEAVY-DUTY, INTERCITY, COMMUTER COACH

397 - 57 ADULT, HEAVY-DUTY, INTERCITY, COMMUTER COACH

398 - 56 ADULT, OVER-THE-ROAD, TOURING COACH

397E - 56 ADULT, FULL-ELECTRIC, HEAVY-DUTY, COACH BUS

398E - 54 ADULT, FULL-ELECTRIC, HEAVY-DUTY, COACH BUS, LOW-ENTRY

Fed Std 833S – COACH BUS

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1

FEDERAL SPECIFICATION

2.1.1 ADA Transportation Vehicle Accessibility Guidelines (ADA) 36 CFR Part 1192 2.1.2 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 49 CFR Part 571 2.1.3 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) 49 CFR Part 393 2.1.4 A-A-393A Commercial Item Description Extinguishers, Fire, Dry-Chemical

2.2

NON-GOVERNMENT STANDARDS

2.2.1 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standards and Recommended Practices - J163 Low Tension Wiring and Cable Terminals and Splice Clips - J198 Windshield Wiper Systems- Trucks, Buses, and Multipurpose Vehicles - J381 Windshield Defrosting Systems Test Procedure and Performance Requirements - J551 Performance Levels and Methods of Measurement of Electromagnetic Compatibility of Vehicles