What is the process for purchasing emergency vehicles ASAP?
A. If an emergency requirement exists, the CTO should take the following steps: Try to locate an existing GSA or NASA-owned asset that may be available for transfer or reassignment (be sure to contact all other NASA Centers); Obtain a commercial rental or lease vehicle to temporarily fulfill the need until a normal purchase can be made; Contract for the service or arrange for the existing contractor to secure the asset where economically feasible; In rare circumstances, it may be appropriate to initiate the process of purchasing a stock vehicle from a local dealers inventory.
