Printer Friendly
The Free Library
19,607,059 articles and books
Member login
User name  
Password 
 
Join us Forgot password?

Blue Sky Network Awarded GSA Contract to Provide Satellite Tracking and Two-Way Communications Solutions for Aviation.


LA JOLLA La Jolla (lə hoi`yə), on the Pacific Ocean, S Calif., an uninc. district within the confines of San Diego; founded 1869. The beautiful ocean beaches, in particular La Jolla shores and Black's Beach, and sea-washed caves attract visitors and , Calif. -- Blue Sky Network, the global logistics solution for two-way linking and managing remote transportation assets via satellite, today announced it has been awarded a five-year U.S. General Services Administration The General Services Administration (GSA) was established by section 101 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C.A. § 751). The GSA sets policy for and manages government property and records.  (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 Contract where government agencies can easily acquire and deploy the company's mobile satellite communications solutions primarily for aviation assets.

Blue Sky Network's FAA certified products enable customers to track their aviation assets via satellite anywhere in the world. Its solutions are a perfect fit for government agencies in remote operating locations as well as recovery efforts during natural disasters where satellite communication equipment can be extremely important.

Blue Sky Network met the GSA's rigorous requirements to obtain its contract (GS-35F-0918R) on the GSA IT Schedule 70. GSA establishes long-term government wide contracts with commercial firms to provide access to over 10 million commercial supplies and services that can be ordered directly from GSA Schedule contractors. The GSA Schedule is a direct and effective procurement vehicle that satisfies the government's extensive requirements with simple administrative processes that significantly reduce the time and expense of acquisition for both the contractor and the federal customer.

"We are thrilled to be working with GSA to grow our customer base," said Jon Gilbert, president, 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.  and founder of Blue Sky Network. "Our GSA Schedule Contract gives our government customers the ability to purchase our global satellite communications solutions quickly and conveniently."

About Blue Sky Network

Blue Sky Network (BSN BSN
abbr.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
) is the leading provider of global logistics solutions for two-way linking and managing remote transportation assets via satellite, including tracking. Using its interactive Web portal See portal. , SkyRouter, with detailed mapping, BSN links enterprises to personnel and assets anywhere on earth over the Iridium iridium (ĭrĭd`ēəm), metallic chemical element; symbol Ir; at. no. 77; at. wt. 192.22; m.p. about 2,410°C;; b.p. about 4,130°C;; sp. gr. 22.55 at 20°C;; valence +3 or +4.  satellite network. Our FAA-certified data and voice products enable users to customize features including safety and event reporting. BSN's exceptional customer service and management team make it the perfect partner for adding true global communication to your transport network. For more information, please visit www.blueskynetwork.com.
COPYRIGHT 2005 Business Wire
No portion of this article can be reproduced without the express written permission from the copyright holder.
Copyright 2005, Gale Group. All rights reserved. Gale Group is a Thomson Corporation Company.

 Reader Opinion

Title:

Comment:



 

Article Details
Printer friendly Cite/link Email Feedback
Publication:Business Wire
Date:Oct 24, 2005
Words:328
Previous Article:New International Trade Route Forged Between the U.S. and Mexico; Port of San Antonio Created at Military Base Scuttled by BRACC.
Next Article:New Age Electronics Partners with Eizo; New Age Expands Eizo's FlexScan and ColorEdge Monitors to Broader Digital Photography Market.
Topics:



Related Articles
Goldman Sachs to lead-manage second public offering of Gilat Satellite Networks.
PanAmSat enables MCI to facilitate satellite communications network for FAA.
Third Millennium Telecommunications, Inc. Announces the State of Nevada GSA Agreement.
SPRINT ANNOUNCES ENHANCED FEDERAL OFFERINGS TO ADDRESS NEW SECURITY REALITIES.
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Receives $16.9 Million in Initial Funding against a $22.6 Million Contract for Satellite Communications and Network...
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Receives $2.4 Million Blue Force Tracking Order for Its Mobile Ground Satellite Data Communications Transceivers.
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Receives $1.9 Million of Blue Force Tracking Orders for Its Mobile Ground Satellite Data Communications Transceivers.
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Receives $20.1 Million in Initial Funding against a $26.8 Million Contract for Satellite Communications and Network...
Telenor Satellite Services Expands Equipment and Services Available Through Its General Services Administration Contract.
Telenor Satellite Services Awarded General Services Administration Contract.

Terms of use | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc. | Feedback | For webmasters | Submit articles