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American Samoa Government - PR001-03032026
Posted: March 3, 2026
American Samoa Kicks Off Procurement Month 2026
TAFUNA, American Samoa — The American Samoa Procurement Office marked the beginning of Procurement Month 2026 with a reverent and uplifting prayer service at DYWA, Tafuna. The service brought together Lieutenant Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr., government leaders, procurement professionals, and staff to reflect on the vital role procurement plays in serving the people of American Samoa. The gathering highlighted the importance of the procurement profession across all departments and set a tone of gratitude, collaboration, and shared commitment for the month ahead.
The program opened with spiritual hymns sung by the ASG Procurement Office choir, creating an atmosphere of reflection and unity. The Governor's Proclamation was then presented, with Steffany Godinet reading the English version, followed by Juanita Aumavae who delivered the proclamation in Samoan. A heartfelt prayer and blessing was then offered by Ieremia Sagaloa.
In his special remarks, Lieutenant Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. expressed sincere appreciation to procurement professionals working diligently across various departments. Drawing from his own experience with his past business, he shared his understanding of the dedication and responsibility required in procurement. He emphasized that the hardworking individuals are the backbone of any organization, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently through their efforts.
Chief Procurement Officer Frederick Ledoux also addressed attendees, expressing deep gratitude for the opportunity to give back to his community through his role. He highlighted this year’s theme, “Collaborative Procurement: Building Partnerships for Shared Success,” emphasizing that meaningful collaboration and strong partnerships are essential to effective public service.
CPO Ledoux extended appreciation to partner departments including the LBJ Tropical Medical Center, Port Administration, American Samoa Community College, and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), among others, for their continued cooperation and shared commitment to excellence. He stressed the importance of policy enforcement and accountability, stating, “If we fail to enforce policies, we fail the people of American Samoa.” He underscored the need for continued investment in training, strengthened policy and procedure enforcement, and open communication across departments. Though procurement teams often work behind the scenes, he noted that their impact is evident in the successful completion of projects and the strength of interdepartmental collaboration.
Delivering a powerful and moving sermon, Rev. Seau Taufo’ou expanded on the month’s theme by encouraging attendees to grow their blessings through faithful and consistent effort. He reminded the congregation that whatever role one holds, progress requires moving forward together. Rev. Seau echoed the Lieutenant Governor’s message, emphasizing teamwork, communication, and the importance of not neglecting one’s responsibilities or “trampling on blessings” through complacency.
The service concluded on an uplifting note with a final hymn performed by the Procurement choir, leaving attendees inspired and united in purpose as they embark on Procurement Month 2026.
As the Territory observes this important month, the American Samoa Government reaffirms its commitment to transparency, accountability, collaboration, and service, recognizing that strong procurement practices are essential to building a stronger American Samoa.
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Ua Tatala Aloa’ia e Amerika Samoa le Masina o Fefa’ataua’iga 2026
TAFUNA, Amerika Samoa – Ua fa’ailogaina e le ofisa o fefa’ataua’iga o Amerika Samoa le amataga o le masina o fefa’ataua’iga 2026, e ala i se sauniga tatalo i le DYWA, Tafuna. O lenei sauniga na fa’atasi atu i ai le Kovana Lutena Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr., ta’iulu o le Faigāmālō, o ē tomai fa’apitoa, ma le aufaigaluega e toe tepa ane i le tāua o le tofiga a le fefa’ataua’iga i le tautuaina o tagata o Amerika Samoa.
O lenei faatasiga sa faailogaina ai le tāua o le galuega o le fefa’ataua’iga i Matāgaluega uma faatulaga ai le leo o le fa’afetai, galulue fa’atasi, ma le ta’utinoga tausoa fa’atasi mo le masina o i luma. Na amatalia le sauniga i pese na fofogaina e le ofisa o Fefa’ataua’iga, ma ua fausia ai se si’osi’omaga e toe tōmānatu ai ma lotogatasi. Ona folafolaina lea o le poloa’iga fa’alaua’itele a le Kovana. Na fofogaina e Steffany Godinet le gagana Peretania, ae fofoga e Juanita Aumavae le gagana Samoa. O le lotu faafetai ma fa’amanuiaga na saunia e Ieremia Sagaloa.
Sa malele le afioga le Kovana Tausi Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. i upu fa’afetai ma fa’aalia lona fa’amalo i ē tomai fa’apitoa i fefa’ataua’iga mo le galulue ma le filifiligā i Matāgaluega ese’ese.
E tusa ai ma lona poto masani i le faiga o ana pisinisi i le tuana’i, sa ia fa’asoa i le tāua o le malamalama ma le tu’utōina atu ma le tiute tau’ave e mo’omia mo i fefa’ataua’iga. Sa faamamafa i lana saunoaga, o i latou o lo’o galulue i fefa’ataua’iga o le ‘auga atoa o so’o se fa’apotopotoga, o tagata faigaluega malo+si o le ‘auga atoa o so’o se fa’apotopotoga, inaia fa’amautinoa le sōloga lelei ma atoatoa mea uma e ala i latou sao.
O le Fa’atonu o le ofisa o Fefa’ataua’iga ia Frederik Ledoux sa fa’afeiloa’ia ē na auai, fa’ailoa loka agaga tumu le fa’afetai mo le avanoa na te toe madai ai ona toe fa’asoa atu mo ona tagata e ala i lona tofiga. Sa ia fa’ailoa le autū o lenei tausaga, o le fefa’ataua’iga lotogatasi, fausiaina o pa’aga mo le manuia fefa’asoaa’i”. E fa’amamafa i le itū o lo’o atoatoa auaunaga tāua.
Sa faafetaia e le Susuga ia Ledoux Matāgaluega o lo’o faipā’aga e aofia ai le maota gasegase o LBJ, Ofisa o le uafu, kolisi tuufaatasi o Amerika Samoa, ma le ofisa o le tulafono mo fuafuaga lavea’i o Amerika (ARPA), faatasi ai ma isi, mo latou maopoopoga ma le ta’utinoga fai fa’atasi. Sa ia faamalamalamaina le tāua o aiaiga faamalosia ma le tali atu, e faapea, “afai tatou te faatamala e faamalosia aiaiga, o le a tatou fa’ato’ilaloina Samoa. O lo’o ia silafia le mo’omia tele ona fa’auau le teu fa’afaigaluega i faiga fa’aa’oa’oga, ma faamalosia aiaiga ma taualumaga fa’amalosia, ma tatala feso’ota’iga i Matāgaluega uma.
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