(SESG.LU) AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES Awarded FBI SATCOM Network; Federal GSA Schedule Provides Avenue for Efficient Response
Posted on: Tuesday, 2 December 2003, 06:00 CST
WASHINGTON & PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 2003--AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES, Inc. (AGS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES AMERICOM, announced today it was awarded a contract with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) through AGS' federal GSA schedule. AGS' solution for the FBI will include leased satellite capacity for a data communications network, which connects the agency's numerous sites across all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
"Having served the government market for 30 years, we recognize that the GSA schedule is an ideal avenue for procuring business," said AGS President and CEO David Helfgott. "With our GSA schedule in place, AGS can meet the growing and urgent needs of our government customers like the FBI more effectively, and with greater flexibility."
AGS' GSA schedule allows federal agencies to purchase satellite capacity on select spacecraft and up/down link services. The schedule also includes expert and regulatory support related to AGS SATCOM solutions, as well as the necessary engineering and consulting services such as network development and project implementation.
About AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES
AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES, Inc. (AGS) is an independent corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of SES AMERICOM, formed when SES GLOBAL acquired GE AMERICOM. Leveraging a 30 year heritage of experience in the government SATCOM market, AGS offers comprehensive satellite-based communications solutions that enable federal agencies to extend secure broadband communications to fulfill both routine and mission-critical applications. With access to a fleet of 42 satellites, AGS' full range of satellite services and end-to-end solutions allows for secure, reliable communications and comprehensive global coverage. AGS' reputation for operational excellence and highly reliable network solutions have been validated by long-term relationships with diverse government customers including, DoD, US Army, US Air Force, Department of Commerce/NOAA, Department of Justice, Department of the Interior, Department of Transportation, NASA, and other civilian and defense-related agencies. For more information, visit www.americom-gs.com.
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