El Salvador (ZB-P-LAF) Mobile Boat Hoist

The Government of El Salvador is set to acquire a single 200 metric ton capacity mobile boat hoist under a Foreign Military Sales case designated ZB-P-LAF, managed by the United States Coast Guard under the Department of Homeland Security. The procurement requires in-country assembly, testing, and comprehensive training for Salvadoran personnel to ensure operational readiness and long-term maintenance capability. The scope of work emphasizes local execution to build sustainable capability and aligns with U.S. defense cooperation objectives in the region. The contract is forecasted under NAICS code 333923, which pertains to other commercial and service industry machinery manufacturing, and is specifically designated as a small business set aside to encourage participation by small businesses in the supply chain. The point of contact for this opportunity is Kerri Dolezal of the U.S. Coast Guard, reachable via email and phone, with Mark Solomon serving as the Small Business Specialist and APFS Coordinator to assist prospective vendors. The place of performance is listed as Washington, District of Columbia, indicating the administrative and logistical oversight location, while the actual equipment assembly and training will occur in El Salvador. No solicitation number is yet assigned, confirming this as a pre-solicitation forecast, allowing interested parties to prepare in advance for the upcoming formal procurement process.