San Diego, CA - KES inc. (www.kes.com) KES has been featured in the November/December 2007 issue of Off the Shelf, a key U.S. Government contracting newsletter published monthly by the Coalition for Government Procurement. The Coalition represents the interests of its diverse 370 members to all levels of policy decision-making at GSA, OMB, and on Capitol Hill.  The depth and quality of the relationship between Coalition staff and key government acquisition leaders is unmatched.  The Coalition brings members before top officials on a regular basis, including the GSA Administrator, OFPP Administrator, GSA Assisted Services Commissioner, Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary and various other Executive Branch procurement movers and shakers.  Throughout the congressional legislative sessions, Coalition staff hold conversations with key procurement policy-makers on the Hill to shape the agenda for the months ahead.

John S. Yi, KES Founder and CEO, acknowledged the importance of being a Coalition member: "As one of the fastest growing small businesses in the United States, KES values its association with the Coalition for Government Procurement. We welcome the opportunity of being featured in the latest issue of Off the Shelf, a significant publication that is read by hundreds of government contractors” said Yi.

More than three quarters of the top 50 GSA schedule contractors are members of the Coalition for Government Procurement.  According to a recent ranking of schedule contractors compiled by Federal Sources, Inc and published in the Federal Times, Coalition members are the number one companies in almost every schedule industry segment.  Nine of the top 10 schedule contractors are Coalition members, with that figure jumping to 10 out 10 for the IT schedule.  On top of that, the Coalition represents most of the top VA schedule contractors.  Coalition members know that the information, education, representation, and networking they need to be “best in class”, whatever schedule(s) they may sell through, is available only by being a Coalition member.

About the Coalition for Government Procurement

The Coalition is the single most effective voice for commercial service and product companies selling in the federal market.  28 years of working with decision makers in and out of government for common sense acquisition rules gives the Coalition unparalleled experience that is put to work daily for its members.  The Coalition’s knowledge of procurement issues and relationships give it the ability to ensure that its members’ views are heard – and respected – whenever procurement policy is debated.

About KES Incorporated

Koam Engineering Systems Inc., is an 8(a), minority owned small business with over 125 qualified staff specializing in technology innovation and systems integration by combining innovative products and reliable engineering services. Headquartered in San Diego, California, KES provides services globally in systems engineering & technical assistance, requirements analysis, software design & development, systems integration & testing, independent verification & validation, and operational & logistic support. For further information on KES, please visit www.kes.com