The General Services Administration is urging government agencies to consider low Earth orbit satellites, noting they are reliable and affordable connectivity solutions.
Recent innovations have made LEO satellites more accessible, Laura Stanton, assistant commissioner at GSA’s Office of Information Technology Category, said in a blog post on Thursday, adding that the service features faster response times and more dependable data exchange.a
Benefits of LEO Satellites
LEO satellites also offer greater scalability and flexibility, which allow agencies to configure the services based on their requirements to ensure uninterrupted operations. In addition, the service’s affordability and accessibility make it a reliable connectivity solution for agencies operating in remote areas.
According to Stanton, government agencies can acquire LEO or software-defined wide-area network services through GSA’s enterprise infrastructure solutions and multiple award schedule IT contract vehicles. With EIS, customers will enjoy a simplified procurement process and potential savings due to aggregated federal buying and increased competition among suppliers.
Meanwhile, agencies will discover more acquisition options through MAS-IT, thanks to its broad offerings of products and services, including managed network services and cloud-based solutions.
Stanton said that the GSA Federal Acquisition can help the agencies select the best solutions that suit their needs. GSA solutions brokers provide technical support for an efficient procurement process.