833S Standards SchoolAndWorkBuses

U.S. General Services Administration

Federal Standard 833S

SCHOOL & WORK BUSES

TYPE A

TYPE D – REAR ENGINE

TYPES C & D – FRONT ENGINE

FULL-ELECTRIC

July 7, 2023
Note: This document covers both 200 (Basic) Series and 300 Series requirements

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 school and adult work buses for 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 generally 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

SCHOOL BUS VS ADULT WORK BUS

An adult work bus has essentially the same body as a regular school bus, however it’s interior and safety features are designed for adults. It can be a less expensive alternative for transportation for applications where comfort is not paramount. The differences in requirements between the two are thoroughly outlined in this document and will be marked when necessary.

1.4

200 vs 300 SERIES

The 300 series buses are an "engineer's recommended build", whereas the 200 series buses are more of a "bare minimum build" intended for agencies who may be on a tighter budget. The 200 series buses are still held to very high performance and safety standards; however, they may have reduced comfort and long-term durability when compared to a 300 series build. The differences in requirements between the two are thoroughly outlined in this document and will be marked when necessary.

Fed Std 833S – SCHOOL & WORK BUS

1.4

CLASSIFICATIONS

- The individual bus configuration classifications are referred to by a Standard Item Number (SIN) 202C
220A
220C
221A
221C
222A
222C
230A
232A
232C