Telematics

Telematics empowers the federal government to maximize efficiency within fleet management. Executive Order 13834 Implementation Instructions highlights using telematics in the federal government.

A new telematics BPA was awarded to Geotab USA, Inc. GSA Fleet will conduct a pilot beginning in FY19 . Starting with the FY20 acquisition cycle devices will be installed on new GSA Fleet leased vehicles. Whether you purchase your vehicles or lease through GSA Fleet, there is a telematics solution for you. Select the topics below to learn more about GSA Fleet’s current telematics offerings.

GSA Fleet recently awarded a BPA to Geotab USA, Inc for telematics services for GSA Fleet leased vehicles.

The awarded telematics solution will improve oversight into fleet operations, individual vehicle performance, and driver safety. In addition, the new solution will provide GSA Fleet and customers access to a host of data and assist with automating resource dependent processes such as mileage reporting. Other advantages include:

  • mitigating additional contracting expenses for customer agencies
  • saving agencies time conducting their own market research
  • identifying cases in which customers may benefit from car sharing technology
  • reducing risky driving behaviors.
  • assisting agencies meet Asset Level Data (ALD) FAST reporting requirements.

Telematics Capabilities

Fleet
Improve MPG
Decrease idling
Reduce speeding
Engine diagnostics
Vehicle maintenance

Compliance
Vehicle inspections
Reduce paperwork
Streamline reporting

Expandability
Add-ons
API integrations
Flexible and forward looking

Productivity
Geofencing
Create zones
Utilization of assets
Route optimization
Reduce downtime

Safety
Risk & safety reports
Seatbelt use
Accident reconstruction

Ordering procedures and device management will be streamlined through the GSA Fleet’s Telematics Drive-Thru module (currently in development). You will have the option to choose from multiple service offerings (see details below), each with varying degrees of data service available. GSA Fleet will provide and pay for the installation of the devices, you simply opt in for expanded use and service. GSA Fleet will review requests and place the orders with the vendor. You will be billed for services on your monthly GSA Fleet bill. Awarded rates are nearly 20% discount off MAS schedule pricing.

Additional Telematics Services

ProPlus Subscription

Satellite
(Requires ProPlus)

CAC/PIV Card Reader
(Requires ProPlus)

$13 per vehicle per month

$377.89 one time fee
+ $33.15 per month

$80 one time fee

View the GSA Fleet Telematics Fact Sheet [PDF - 482 KB] for more information.

In 2015, GSA Fleet awarded a government-wide BPA to AT&T Mobility, Inc. for telematics services. All federal agencies may place a task order against this BPA to purchase telematics for their agency-owned vehicles until the BPA expires on March 31, 2020.

If you currently have AT&T devices installed in your GSA Fleet leased vehicles, you may continue using this solution until your vehicle is due for replacement. All new GSA Fleet replacement vehicles will come equipped with GSA’s telematics device. Therefore, leasing customers can no longer use the AT&T solution for their leased vehicles.

The AT&T BPA offers two categories of services: GPS Tracking Only and GPS Tracking with Vehicle Diagnostics. Agencies may place orders directly with AT&T Mobility, Inc. The rates listed in the table below have been pre-negotiated to allow for a simple, streamlined ordering process.

AT&T BPA #: GS-30F-CA051

GPS Tracking Only

Vehicle Diagnostics

Total Upfront Costs
(device + installation per unit)

$146.55

$146.55

Monthly Data + Web Access per unit

$10.00

$12.00

Visit the AT&T Mobility, Inc. webpage [a non-government website] for additional information and points of contact.
Download the GSA FY18 AT&T Telematics Package [ZIP - 15 MB] for additional information, ordering instructions, and order forms.

As with any aftermarket up-fit of GSA Fleet leased vehicles, agencies are required to inform GSA Fleet. If your agency plans to install telematics devices on your GSA Fleet leased vehicles, whether the device is purchased through GSA’s BPA with AT&T or any source outside of our BPA with Geotab USA, GSA Fleet must be informed and approve the request before any devices can be installed. GSA Fleet requires a signed Letter of Agreement (LOA), including a vehicle listing of all the vehicles/VINs that are to be equipped with telematics before any installation can occur. The signed LOA and listing of vehicles can be sent to fleetsolutions@gsa.gov.

Template for LOA for telematics [PDF - 17 KB].

Last Reviewed: 2020-01-08