[SatNews] Segovia, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Inmarsat plc, and a provider of secure global IP telecommunications, has announced that it is one of the first companies awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule 70 contract to provide Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) products and services to the U.S. Government.

The Segovia award is one of the first for the joint GSA/Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Future COMSATCOM Services Acquisition (FCSA) initiative. First announced in August 2009, FCSA leverages the GSA Schedule 70 program to provide federal, state and local governments with direct access to the highest quality commercial telecommunications hardware, software and services. Using GSA Special Item Numbers (SINs) established specifically for satellite communications, Segovia can now offer satellite hardware, engineering services, technology services, transponded bandwidth, and managed subscription services as follows:

• SIN 132-8 - Hardware (Inmarsat and Iridium Hardware & Accessories)
• SIN 132-51 - Professional Services
• SIN 132-54 - Transponded Bandwidth
• SIN 132-55 - Subscription Services

Segovia currently provides end-to-end communication solutions for the Defense, Homeland Security, Emergency Response, and Federal Civilian communities. Segovia's full spectrum, multi-band satellite constellation, global teleport network, and private MPLS terrestrial infrastructure deliver redundant and reliable connectivity to deployed personnel, worldwide. Segovia products and services are backed by ISO 9001:2008-registered Quality Management Systems and continuous Lifecycle Support. The U.S.-based Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) and Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provide global network management and helpdesk technical support, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Segovia's solution provides a secure, reliable platform for all IP communications – and supports classified and unclassified traffic.