GSA’s Office of Governmentwide Policy Office of Asset and Transportation Management Standards and Federal Asset Management Bob Holcombe Director – Personal Property Policy Office of Asset and Transportation Management General Services Administration 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405

GSA’s Office of Governmentwide Policy Office of Asset and Transportation Management A “Perfect Storm” of Events GSA OGP Emphasis on Identification, Development, and Adherence to Standards. Release of ISO Standard on Asset Management. Commercial interest in developing ASTM International Fleet Standard and Training.

GSA’s Office of Governmentwide Policy Office of Asset and Transportation Management Why Should I Care About Standards? Because we WANT to identify standards to increase efficiency and promulgation of best practices. Because we HAVE to.

GSA’s Office of Governmentwide Policy Office of Asset and Transportation Management Why Should I Care About Standards? (continued) Public Law - P.L OMB Circular A-119: SUBJECT: Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards and in Conformity Assessment Activities

GSA’s Office of Governmentwide Policy Office of Asset and Transportation Management OMB Circular A What Is The Policy For Federal Use Of Standards? All federal agencies must use voluntary consensus standards in lieu of government-unique standards in their procurement and regulatory activities, except where inconsistent with law or otherwise impractical. In these circumstances, your agency must submit a report describing the reason(s) for its use of government- unique standards in lieu of voluntary consensus standards to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

GSA’s Office of Governmentwide Policy Office of Asset and Transportation Management OMB Circular A What Is The Policy For Federal Participation In Voluntary Consensus Standards Bodies? Agencies must consult with voluntary consensus standards bodies, both domestic and international, and must participate with such bodies in the development of voluntary consensus standards when consultation and participation is in the public interest and is compatible with their missions, authorities, priorities, and budget resources.

GSA’s Office of Governmentwide Policy Office of Asset and Transportation Management OMB Circular A-119 – revision for public review and comment.

GSA’s Office of Governmentwide Policy Office of Asset and Transportation Management Asset Management Standards (Specifically – Voluntary Consensus Standards (VCS)) ISO Asset Management Standards – Very High Level and Strategic standards. Describes “what” must be done. Not specific as to “how”. ASTM Asset Management Standards – Can dovetail with the ISO requirements. More Tactical standards - Answers some “how” questions.

GSA’s Office of Governmentwide Policy Office of Asset and Transportation Management Asset Management Standards – Planned Event MAY 8, 2014 – Washington, DC Conference on ISO Standards

GSA’s Office of Governmentwide Policy Office of Asset and Transportation Management ASTM Fleet Management Standard NPMA Leadership Asked by Private Sector to Consider Developing Training, Certification, and Standards. GSA OGP led development of initial ASTM standard (NPMA is not a VCS). “Fleet” can cover motor vehicles, aircraft, vessels, truck lines, etc.

GSA’s Office of Governmentwide Policy Office of Asset and Transportation Management ASTM Fleet Management Standard (continued) The proposed first standard is an overview of fleet management. Subsequent standards are planned, and will be more specific as to “how”. At present, ASTM standard specifically does not supersede US Federal policies nor practices.

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