What PVI does

PVI (Prima Vista International, Inc.) is a privately held defense and law enforcement equipment supplier headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida. The company delivers integrated tactical, defense, and support systems to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, US and allied military forces, and government customers across three product divisions: Information Systems (C4ISR, signals intelligence, cybersecurity, social media collection and analysis, and mobile networking communications); Defense Systems (night vision devices including the proprietary PVIS-15R BNVD and F5050-SLG, thermal imaging binoculars, IR aiming lasers, optics, unmanned aerial systems, and energetics); and Support Systems (NIJ Level IIIA ballistic helmets and shields, multi-mission parachute systems including the Military Free-fall Long-range Insertion Capability System rated to 40,000 feet, tactical boats, aircraft ballistic protection, communications amplification, and the DoD AMU-approved Jetboots underwater propulsion platform). Underlying technology is largely integration of MILSPEC-qualified optical, ballistic, and parachute components into turnkey mission kits rather than novel invention at the component level, with differentiation coming from system integration, customization for operator workflows, and specialized procurement of niche products such as the Dräger LAR 7000 closed-circuit diving apparatus and PHANTOM parachute oxygen system. PVI operates as a Certified FRMBC Minority Business Enterprise and generates revenue through direct sales to government agencies via competitive procurement and piggyback contract vehicles — most notably contract #15-D-64 with the City of Coral Springs Police Department, which permits any Florida law enforcement agency to submit non-competitive bid orders for SWAT entry vests. Named customers include Broward Sheriff's Office SWAT, Coconut Creek Police Department SWAT, the City of Coral Springs Police Department, and the Colombian Navy. The company is led by Executive Vice President Sean Rosario, has no disclosed venture or private equity backing, no parent company, and no subsidiaries.

Name

PVI

Legal name

Prima Vista International, Inc.

Website

https://primavista.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

PVI is a privately held Florida-based defense contractor that supplies specialized tactical equipment — night vision, thermal imaging, ballistic protection, parachute systems, and maritime mobility gear — to federal, state, and local law enforcement, military, and government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense & Tactical Equipment Supply

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Command, Control, Communications, Computers & Intelligence (C4I) Systems (IMABAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics (IMABAGAJ), Defense Infrastructure, Installations & Base Operations (BPAIAHAK)

Keywords

• Defense equipment supply
• Tactical night vision
• Ballistic protection systems
• Military parachute systems
• Law enforcement procurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Coconut Creek

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Defense Equipment Sales: Direct sale of specialized tactical and defense equipment to government agencies including law enforcement, military, and government organizations. Products include ballistic protection, night vision systems, tactical boats, parachute systems, and communications equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

PVI supplies specialized defense, tactical, and law enforcement equipment to federal, state, and local agencies as well as military forces. Its portfolio spans Information Systems (C4ISR, Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security), Defense Systems (night vision, thermal imaging, IR aiming, optics, UAS, energetics), and Support Systems (ballistic helmets and shields, parachute systems, tactical boats, underwater propulsion, communications). Products are sold primarily through government procurement contracts and are often MILSPEC or NIJ certified.

Product overview

Prima Vista International (PVI) is a defense and law enforcement equipment provider serving Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement agencies, Military, and Government agencies. The company operates three main divisions: Information Systems (Signals Intelligence, C4ISR, Cyber Security, Social Media Collection & Analysis, Mobile/Rapid Networking Communications), Defense Systems (Unmanned Aerial Systems, Equipment Modernization, Night Vision Systems, Infrared Aiming Solutions, Optics, Energetics), and Support Systems (Special Operations Vest/Carrier Systems, Ballistic Headborne & Body Systems, Multi-Mission Parachute Systems, Aircraft Ballistic Protection, Communications Amplification Solutions, and Mobility Solutions). The portfolio includes night vision devices (PVIS-15R, F5050-SLG, AN/PVS-14), thermal imaging systems, ballistic helmets (FAST, PVI Ballistic), tactical parachuting systems (Military Free-fall LRICS, Tandem Systems), mobility equipment (Tactical Boats, Jetboots), and comprehensive special operations gear.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PVIS-15R Binocular Night Vision Device

Quantifiable outcome

• Contract #15-D-64 allows any Florida law enforcement agency to submit non-competitive bid orders for SWAT Entry Vests

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a major defense prime manufacturing night vision devices (AN/PVS-14 family), tactical communications, and C4ISR systems, serving as a broad incumbent that competes with PVI's night vision and information systems divisions at the federal procurement level.
• Teledyne FLIR Defense: Teledyne FLIR Defense manufactures thermal imaging binoculars and clip-on thermal imagers broadly used by military and law enforcement, directly comparable to PVI's SENTINEL thermal imaging and clip-on thermal products, but at much larger scale.
• Elbit Systems of America: Elbit Systems of America supplies night vision, headborne systems, C4ISR, and tactical electronics to the US DoD, overlapping with PVI across night vision and integrated defense systems but at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Propper International: Propper manufactures tactical apparel, duty gear, and load-carrying equipment supplied to federal, state, and local law enforcement, comparable to PVI's special operations vest/carrier systems and tactical gear offerings.
• Revision Military: Revision Military designs and manufactures protective eyewear, night vision accessories, and soldier power solutions for military and law enforcement, overlapping with PVI's optics and night vision support categories.
• Safariland: Safariland is a leading manufacturer of body armor, tactical vests, and holsters for law enforcement and military, directly competing with PVI in ballistic protection and modular vest systems supplied to SWAT and federal agencies.
• Avon Protection: Avon Protection supplies respiratory protection, ballistic helmets, and maritime diving systems to military and special operations, directly comparable to PVI's mobility solutions, diving equipment, and ballistic helmet offerings.
• Point Blank Enterprises: Point Blank is a major US manufacturer of ballistic body armor, helmets, and shields serving military and law enforcement, directly overlapping with PVI's ballistic headborne and body systems product lines.
• Wilcox Industries: Wilcox Industries manufactures night vision mounts, helmet systems, and tactical laser aiming devices, directly competing with the helmet mount and IR aiming laser categories within PVI's portfolio.

Emerging players

• Galvion: Galvion designs and supplies advanced headborne systems, power and data management, and soldier protective equipment for military and tactical users, an emerging competitor in the same high-cut helmet and integrated head system category as PVI's ballistic helmets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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