FTS Long Distance ServiceSatellite Services Program Facts
The GSA Satellite Services Program offers reliable, global wireless telecommunications solutions to support voice, data, video networking, and security requirements. Satellite technology solutions are customizable for end-to-end connectivity, and for coverage in remote locations where terrestrial telecommunications services are unavailable or impractical.
A variety of mobile, fixed, and broadcast satellite equipment and services are available to meet agencies operational needs, whether on land, at sea, or in the air.
Benefits and Features
One-stop shopping for all satellite communication needs
Commercial offerings at competitive prices
Direct order, direct bill (direct agency/vendor relationship)
Period of performance, one base year, plus five one-year options (through 2006)
New technology easily added
Easy to use, fast turn-around on services
Technical and acquisition support available nationwide via GSA regional offices
Multiple industry partners for choices
Mobile Satellite Services
Satellite phones
Globalstar
Inmarsat
Iridium
Two-way messaging and tracking devices
Motient
Orbcomm
Transportable devices
SCIFs
Scotty ruggadized units
Uplink and downlink terminals, truck or trailer- mounted
ReadySET communications
Fixed Satellite Services
Satellite bandwidth (C or Ku-band)
Teleports
Uplink and downlink equipment
VSAT terminals and VSAT networks
Broadcast Satellite Services
Distance learning
IP multicasting / streaming video to the desktop
Voice, data, and video broadcast services
High-speed data, multimedia, and Internet delivery
Video teleconferencing
Professional Support Services
Customer support (24 hour, 7 days)
Life-cycle planning
Network management
Operations and maintenance
Program management
Systems design, development, and installation
Systems integration
Training
Satellite Application Services (include, but are not limited to)
