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Undercoating & Cavity Wax
Protection for frames, structural surfaces, seams and enclosed cavities exposed to moisture, road salt and debris.
Government & Commercial Fleet Vehicle Protection
Protect the Vehicles Your Operation Depends On
APS helps public agencies, institutions and commercial operators protect, identify and care for trucks, vans, SUVs and specialty vehicles. Our fleet capabilities include corrosion protection, LINE-X, window tint, cleaning and detailing, ceramic coatings, paint protection film and graphics application—planned around real fleet schedules and documented scopes of work.
Fairfax, Virginia
Serving vehicle owners since 1979
Virginia public-sector past performance
Serving vehicle owners since 1979
Virginia public-sector past performance
22Fleet vehicles completed
$33,493.90NVCC contract award
3Protection applications
QQ-111574eVA solicitation
Protect public and organizational investment
Fleet Protection Is Asset Management
Road salt, moisture, abrasion and hard daily use do not care whether a vehicle is new, expensive or mission-critical.
When corrosion reaches seams, frames, enclosed cavities and exposed work surfaces, the cost is bigger than appearance. It can affect service life, maintenance planning, resale value and fleet availability.
APS builds the scope around the vehicle and its intended use. Depending on the mission, that may include corrosion protection, LINE-X, heat- and glare-reducing window film, cleaning and interior care, ceramic or film surface protection, and the application of agency graphics or vehicle identification.
A well-defined fleet project should address:
- Vehicle types, body configurations and exposed areas
- Surface preparation and component masking
- Underbody, glass, interior, painted-surface and graphics requirements
- Batch size, delivery sequence and turnaround expectations
- Inspection, completion records and warranty information
Complete fleet capabilities
One Local Partner for Vehicle Protection, Appearance and Identification
A fleet requirement may involve more than one problem. APS can assemble a vehicle-specific scope from the following services rather than forcing every asset into the same package.
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LINE-X Spray-On Protection
Durable protection for pickup beds, utility bodies, stake bodies, dump bodies and other high-wear working surfaces.
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Automotive Window Tint
Professional film for heat, glare, UV exposure, comfort and privacy considerations, installed to applicable law and agency specifications.
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Fleet Cleaning & Detailing
Interior and exterior cleaning programs for vehicles that need to remain presentable, serviceable and ready for their next assignment.
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Ceramic Coatings
Long-term exterior surface protection that can make routine washing easier while helping preserve a professional fleet appearance.
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Paint Protection Film
Clear impact-resistant film for high-exposure painted areas on executive, administrative, specialty and other high-value vehicles.
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Graphics & Decal Application
Professional application of fleet markings, identification graphics, lettering and supplied agency decals.
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Interior Odor Treatment
Interior cleaning and odor-treatment options, including controlled ozone treatment when appropriate for an unoccupied vehicle and the defined scope.
Completed Virginia public-sector contract
Northern Virginia Community College Fleet Protection
The Great Big Stick, Inc., doing business as APS, was awarded and completed eVA Quick Quote QQ-111574 for Northern Virginia Community College through the Virginia Community College Shared Services Center.
The $33,493.90 award covered undercoating, cavity wax treatment and LINE-X spray-on protection across a mixed fleet of 22 new trucks, vans and SUVs.
- NIGP 92819 — Body and Frame Work, including undercoating
- Small Business Set-Aside for Award Priority
- Manufacturer-directed preparation and application requirements
- Specified component masking and vehicle protection
- Secure vehicle handling and defined turnaround requirements
Completed vehicle mix
- 7 Chevrolet Silverado pickups, including six 3500HD models
- 6 Ford F-450/F-550 chassis, stake-body and dump-body vehicles
- 5 Ford Transit cargo vans
- 2 Ford Explorers
- 2 Chevrolet Trailblazers
Award notice dated February 6, 2026. The completed scope included application-specific warranty requirements.
Built for mixed fleets
One Project Can Include Very Different Vehicles
A pickup bed, cargo van, chassis cab and dump body do not need identical treatment. APS evaluates the configuration and matches the application to the asset.
Pickup Trucks
Standard, heavy-duty and long-bed configurations used for field and maintenance work.
Vans & SUVs
Passenger, cargo, facilities and support vehicles exposed to year-round road conditions.
Chassis Cabs
Cab-and-chassis platforms, stake bodies and upfitted commercial vehicles.
Working Bodies
Dump bodies, utility bodies, beds and high-wear surfaces requiring durable protection.
Suitable project partners
State and local agencies, public colleges and universities, public works departments, facilities teams, utilities, parks operations, government contractors, commercial fleets and organizations responsible for long-term vehicle assets.
From requirement to completed fleet
A Clear, Procurement-Friendly Process
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Review the Requirement
We review the vehicle list, body types, requested treatments, performance requirements, location and schedule.
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Confirm the Scope
We identify application areas, preparation needs, exclusions, warranty requirements and any vehicle-specific considerations.
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Price by Configuration
Mixed fleets can be priced by vehicle class and treatment so evaluators can see what is included.
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Plan the Sequence
Vehicles are organized into practical batches based on fleet availability, shop capacity and the required completion date.
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Prepare & Apply
Vehicles are cleaned and prepared as required; sensitive components and non-treatment areas are protected before application.
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Inspect & Return
Completed work is reviewed, the vehicle is readied for return and applicable warranty or completion information is provided.
Why APS
Specialized Vehicle Protection, Not Generic Fleet Maintenance
APS has served Northern Virginia vehicle owners since 1979. Our government and fleet work is focused on services we perform and coordinate directly: corrosion protection, LINE-X, window film, vehicle cleaning and detailing, ceramic coatings, paint protection film, graphics application and related vehicle-care projects.
- Established Fairfax vehicle-protection facility
- Experience with mixed fleets and specialty body configurations
- Two dedicated undercoating bays for workflow flexibility
- Completed competitive Virginia public-sector award
- Prior ad hoc window-tint and vehicle-cleaning work for public fleets
- Prior municipal vehicle sanitation support during COVID-era operations
- Scope review before scheduling or application
- Direct access to a local team
Procurement information
Information available for evaluation
APS can provide the business and project information reasonably needed to evaluate a fleet-protection requirement, including:
- Legal business and remittance information
- W-9 and certificate of insurance
- Relevant service and warranty information
- Past-performance details and award documentation
- Vehicle-specific scope and pricing
- Proposed schedule and batch plan
Relevant NIGP code: 92819 — Body and Frame Work (Including Undercoating)
Government and fleet FAQ
Questions Procurement and Fleet Teams Ask
Can APS handle a mixed fleet?
Yes. The completed NVCC project included pickups, SUVs, cargo vans, chassis cabs, a stake body and a dump body. Each configuration was matched to its required treatment.
Can vehicles be completed in batches?
Yes. Batch planning can reduce operational disruption. The practical sequence depends on vehicle count, treatment scope, cure requirements and fleet availability.
Do all vehicles need the same treatment?
No. Some may require undercoating and cavity wax, while trucks or specialty bodies may also need LINE-X. APS can separate the scope and price by configuration.
Can APS respond to a formal scope of work?
Yes. APS has completed a competitively awarded eVA Quick Quote with defined preparation, application, scheduling and warranty requirements.
What information should we send first?
Send the vehicle year, make, model, quantity, body configuration, requested treatment, desired schedule and any solicitation or performance requirements.
What warranties are available?
Warranty terms depend on the product, substrate, application and written requirement. APS identifies applicable warranty information during scope review rather than applying one promise to every project.
Start with the vehicle list
Planning a Fleet Protection Project?
Send APS the vehicles, body configurations, required treatments and target schedule. We will review the requirement and identify the information needed to define a clear scope.
Automotive Protection Services · Fairfax, Virginia