Americom Government
Services Hires Angela Steever To Lead Government Contracts
(8 May 2008) Americom Government
Services, Inc. (AGS) today announced that Angela Steever has joined as Director
of Contracts in their offices in McLean, VA.
Steever's
experiences include warranted contracting service to the Central Intelligence
Agency and operations assistance at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, France, and most
recently she performed contract negotiations and proposal preparations for Booz
Allen Hamilton.
Michael Cade, Vice President of Business Operations for
AGS, remarked, "Angela's years as a warranted contracting officer, followed by
private sector experience, enables her to bring both perspectives to AGS. We
are currently refining our internal processes for operating in the government
space - I trust Angela will have a large impact on our new business
model."
As Director of Contracts for AGS, Steever will focus on
contracting issues with complex negotiations and will ensure compliance with
the Federal Acquisitions Regulations. Similar duties at AGS were previously
performed by an in-house attorney. With the increase in government business and
contracts, the company decided to acquire the support of a government contracts
expert.
Steever explained, "There are substantial differences between
commercial and contract practices. To successfully compete in the federal
marketplace, a firm must have in-house expertise to interpret government
requirements and regulations." With 100% of AGS's business serving government
end-users, these skills sets and expertise will serve as a great resource for
the growing company.
About Americom Government Services
Americom
Government Services, Inc. (AGS), an independent corporation and wholly-owned
subsidiary of SES Americom, Inc., is exclusively focused on meeting the
satellite communication needs of the U.S. Government. Leveraging more than
three decades of experience in the government SATCOM market, AGS offers robust
and secure satellite-based communications solutions. By integrating hybrid
telecommunications and information technology systems, including leading-edge
IP platforms and applications, AGS provides secure broadband communications in
support of mission-critical needs as well as day-to-day operations. As part of
SES's fleet of 38 satellites offering comprehensive global coverage and
bandwidth portability, AGS's full range of customised satellite services
includes highly reliable fixed, transportable and on-the-move solutions. AGS's
reputation as a provider of high-value end-to-end solutions has been validated
by long-term relationships with diverse customers, including DoD, Department of
Commerce/NOAA, Department of Justice, Department of the Interior, Department of
Transportation, NASA, and other civilian and defense-related
agencies.
About SES Americom
As the leading supplier of satellite
services in the U.S., SES Americom serves broadcasters, cable programmers,
aeronautical and maritime communications integrators, internet service
providers, mobile communications networks, government agencies, educational
institutions, carriers and secure global data networks with efficient
communications and content distribution solutions. The company, recognised as a
major innovator of advanced satellite communications services, operates a fleet
of 15 spacecraft in orbital positions predominantly providing service
throughout the Americas. In addition, Americom Government Services (AGS), a
wholly-owned subsidiary, is dedicated to providing satellite-based
communications solutions to both civilian and defence agencies of the U.S.
Government.
SES Americom is an SES company. SES wholly owns three
market-leading satellite operators, SES Astra in Europe, SES Americom in North
America, and SES New Skies which provides global coverage and connectivity. The
company also holds 90% of SES Sirius in Europe as well as strategic
participations in Ciel in Canada and QuetzSat in Mexico. SES provides
outstanding satellite communications solutions via a fleet of 38 satellites in
25 orbital positions around the globe.
(source: SES Americom)
