The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a purchase order to Nvis Communications, LLC, a total small business, valued at $1,399,980 on September 30, 2026, for site inspections, condition assessments, equipment procurement, installation, testing, and crew training of communication equipment in El Salvador under Foreign Military Sales case ZB-P-LEC.
Performance occurs in Tehachapi, California and at five operational sites in El Salvador. Work includes initial site surveys, condition reports for each location within 30 calendar days of survey completion, recommended equipment lists, installation plans, testing procedures, and operator training requirements. Task B (equipment installation and implementation) will be authorized as growth work on a negotiated firm-fixed-price basis per site, subject to Contracting Officer approval. The system supports unclassified, nonsecure land-to-sea tactical voice communications using Marine Band frequencies for a Partner Nation fleet of 25–35 foot vessels. Ultimate completion is scheduled for July 17, 2027. The requirement originated from solicitation posted August 6, 2026, with proposals due September 1, 2026; Amendment A00001 revised the Statement of Work on August 18, 2026.