AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES Awarded FBI SATCOM Network; Federal GSA Schedule Provides Avenue for Efficient Response.Business Editors/Government Writers WASHINGTON & PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 2003 AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES, Inc. (AGS AGS American Geriatrics Society. ), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES AMERICOM SES Americom is a major commercial satellite operator based in the United States. Formerly RCA Americom and GE Americom the company is now (with SES Astra and SES New Skies) one of the principal parts of SES S.A.. , announced today it was awarded a contract with the Federal Bureau of Investigations Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), division of the U.S. Dept. of Justice charged with investigating all violations of federal laws except those assigned to some other federal agency. (FBI) through AGS' federal GSA (1) (Global mobile Suppliers Association, Sawbridgeworth, U.K., www.gsacom.com) A membership organization of suppliers of GSM products and services. Its goal is to promote GSM as the worldwide mobile communications standard. See GSM Association and GSM. 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 (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. 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 Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. 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 NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. , and other civilian and defense-related agencies. For more information, visit www.americom-gs.com. |
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