The U.S. Naval Forces Central Command awarded a $139,027.50 firm-fixed-price purchase order to Pacific Star Communications, Inc. (Pacstar), a subsidiary of Curtiss-Wright Corporation that specializes in tactical communications solutions. The contract is for PACSTAR SVM SMALL SERVER MODULE equipment, with an ultimate completion date of October 28, 2016. Pacstar is a for-profit manufacturer that frequently serves as both a prime contractor and subcontractor for federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Justice, and Homeland Security. The company holds several significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicles, such as a $17.5 million contract with the FBI and a $1.88 million agreement with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. Additionally, Pacstar maintains a $700,000 General Services Administration Multiple Award Schedule contract, allowing various federal agencies to place orders for its IT products, communications equipment, field services, and technical support.