ELC Industries Corp.
Aurora, IL Doing business as Aurora Defense Group
- UEI
- PPQHN8NEL245
- CAGE
- 5A910
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- SBA certifications
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HUBZone Firm· Current
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
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- 332710 Machine Shops
- 332722 Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing
- 335132 Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing
- 335313 Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing
- 335929 Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing
- 335931 Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing
- 335932 Noncurrent-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing
- 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 401 Hankes Ave, Aurora, IL 60505, USA
- Website
- auroradefensegroup.com
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Aerospace & Defense
- SIC code
- 37 Transportation Equipment
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $1,887,685 |
| FY2025 | $1,657,142 |
| FY2024 | $2,547,014 |
| FY2023 | $1,486,094 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Logistics Agency | $1,887,685 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filter, lamp, blackou | Aviation (DLA) | $815 | |
| Light, blackout | Aviation (DLA) | $79,770 | |
| Light, parking | Aviation (DLA) | $2,760 | |
| Light, warning | Aviation (DLA) | $2,666 | |
| Control, directional signal LI | Aviation (DLA) | $34,200 |
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Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. | W912CH25F0096 | $152,407 | |
| General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. | W56HZV22F0353 | $78,783 | |
| General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. | W56HZV23F0159 | $104,318 |
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About the company
ELC Industries Corp., operating through its Aurora Defense Group Division, manufactures specialized electrical and lighting components for military vehicles and aviation platforms, competing as a prime contractor on over 2,300 Defense Logistics Agency awards since 2022. The company is an SBA-certified HUBZone firm, minority-owned (Hispanic American-owned), and self-certified small disadvantaged business based in Aurora, Illinois, competing predominantly under Total Small Business and HUBZone set-asides across its prime footprint.
The company's concrete capability portfolio centers on vehicular and aviation electrical components: blackout lights, marker lights, dome lights, headlights, indicator lights, cable assemblies (both power and radio frequency), wiring harnesses, thermal flashers, lens assemblies, electrical connectors, and related assemblies. Representative recent work includes a $3.5 million Indefinite Delivery Contract with DLA Troop Support Construction and Equipment for headlights (NSN 6220-01-600-5069) running through April 2030 with three delivery orders totaling $724.5 million in potential value; a $2.7 million five-year HUBZone IDC with DLA Aviation for radio frequency cable assemblies (NSN 5995-01-085-1665) through July 2029, with two delivery orders worth $549.8 million combined; and a $1.16 million five-year HUBZone IDC with DLA Aviation for special-purpose cable assemblies through September 2029, with recent delivery orders valued at $522.8 million aggregate.
Customer concentration sits overwhelmingly with DLA. The top five funding agencies account for 95% of recent awards, dominated by DLA Aviation (1,369 awards, $85.4 million combined potential value), DLA Troop Support Construction and Equipment (332 awards, $12.2 million), DLA Land and Maritime (164 awards, $10.7 million), DLA Troop Support Hardware (93 awards, $7.4 million), and Army Materiel Command Detroit Arsenal (15 awards, $1.2 million). The two rankings track nearly identically—DLA Aviation anchors both volume and dollars by wide margins. The company holds numerous single-award IDCs under DLA's various components, with most ceiling values between $250 thousand and $3.5 million; the largest parent vehicles include multiple indefinite delivery contracts each generating dozens of task orders annually for routine component replenishment.
Activity remains strong but has moderated. The company averaged 100-111 awards per year from 2022 through 2024, with 92 awards in 2025 and 40 in the first seven months of 2026. Only nine awards with ultimate completion in the next twenty-four months carry combined potential value of $211 thousand, signaling minimal near-term recompete exposure; most IDC ceilings extend three to five years, positioning the company for sustained task-order flow rather than cliff-edge risk. The company's award footprint is characterized by high-volume, low-to-medium-dollar purchase orders and delivery orders, typically under $250 thousand each, reflecting DLA's demand for routine component replenishment across multiple locations.
Product concentration is narrow and precise. The top NAICS categories are Vehicular Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (699 awards) and Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (650 awards); top PSCs are Electric Vehicular Lights and Fixtures (1,728 awards), Cable and Wire Assemblies (64 awards), and Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Fixtures (138 awards). This specialization aligns with DLA Aviation and DLA Troop Support's core supply chain requirements for military vehicle and aircraft electrical systems.
The company carries minimal subcontractor exposure—three sub-awards in the source data, all dating to 2024–2025, under BAE Systems Land & Armaments (Bradley A4 follow-on production) and General Dynamics Land Systems (M1A2 Abrams tank production). These represent downstream integration into major prime contractor supply chains for platform-level defense programs rather than a core subcontracting business line. Aurora Defense Group's posture is overwhelmingly prime-driven, competing directly against other small businesses and unrestricted vendors for DLA spot buys and indefinite delivery task orders.
SBA capabilities narrative
ELC Industries Corp (CAGE: 5A910), dba "Aurora Defense Group," is an Illinois-based, HUBZone-certified small disadvantaged business specializing in mil-spec lighting, wire harnesses, PCBA, and CNC components. With 35+ years of experience, ADG is ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, delivering critical solutions for ground, air, naval, and electronic defense platforms.
Our vertically integrated facility offers CNC machining, cable/PCB assembly, NVIS-compliant lighting, control modules, and electromechanical builds. We also provide 3PL services including testing, inspection, mil-spec packaging/labeling, inventory, kitting, and engineering support. We support Lockheed Martin, AM General, BAE Systems, and General Dynamics, and have fulfilled 500+ DLA contracts as Prime. We excel at rapid prototyping, scaling production, and delivering quality with flexibility and speed.
Quick answers
Is ELC Industries Corp. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. ELC Industries Corp.'s SAM.gov registration is active through January 26, 2027.
Which SBA certifications does ELC Industries Corp. hold?
ELC Industries Corp. holds HUBZone Firm certification from the SBA.
How much has ELC Industries Corp. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $1,657,142 to ELC Industries Corp. in fiscal year 2025 and $7,577,936 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does ELC Industries Corp. rank among federal contractors?
ELC Industries Corp. ranked #19 in PSC 6220, #32 in NAICS 333515 and #35 in NAICS 33632 in FY2025.
What is ELC Industries Corp.'s most recent federal award?
ELC Industries Corp.'s most recent federal contract award is Filter, lamp, blackou (SPE4A726PD690), from Aviation (DLA), on July 16, 2026.
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