CVG, Inc. Awarded $1.2 Million Contract to Provide Portable Satellite Communications Kits to U.S. Air Force

CVG, Inc. was recently awarded a $1.2 million contract by the U.S. Air Force's Air Combat Command to provide CVG's CFK-100 Compact Flyaway Kits. The CFK-100 provides a secure satellite communications and encrypted networking solution within two carry-on-sized backpacks.

The CFK-100 includes an Explorer 700 BGAN terminal, a ruggedized laptop, a KOV-26 Talon Type 1 encryptor, removable red and black routers and an extra hard drive to allow users to meet red/black separation requirements. Also included is a scanner, a UPS supported by BB 2590 rechargeable lithium ion batteries, and additional accessories to support VoIP voice communications. For legacy secure networks, accommodations are provided for the storage of an STE telephone, as well as network connection via a KlasHopper PCMCIA card.

"We are excited about the ongoing expansion of CVG satellite communications solutions in the defense community," said Steve Gizinski, CEO and President of CVG, Inc. "The Air Force is a key customer for us and we look forward to continuing to deliver products that support their mission."

About CVG

Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, together with wholly owned subsidiary Avtec Systems, Inc. (Avtec), employee-owned CVG provides secure, deployable, satellite-based communications solutions to government and commercial customers worldwide. CVG has extensive experience in the design, specification, integration and deployment of reliable communications solutions. More information about CVG is available at www.cvginc.net .

Avtec is a provider of data communications products and systems engineering services to the aerospace, telecommunications and defense communities. More information about Avtec is available at www.avtec.com .