COAT, COMBAT

Aurora Industries LLC has been awarded a total contract value of $146,133,800.85 by the Defense Logistics Agency under solicitation SPE1C1-25-R-0003, with an award date of September 9, 2025. The contract is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 and centers on the procurement of multiple variants of the Combat Coat, identified by ten distinct NSN/part numbers ranging from 8415016413701 to 8415016413741, all sharing the same purchasing requisition number PR 1000191362. Though the contract does not specify detailed technical requirements within its metadata, the related document GL-PD-15-05G, which outlines specifications for the Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform trousers, provides context that these coats are likely part of the same integrated uniform system designed for deployment in hot weather environments. This system adheres to standardized military specifications for durability, functionality, and environmental resilience, including features like insect repellency, reinforced pockets, and button closures. The contract’s place of performance and point of contact are not explicitly defined in the metadata, but the award is managed by the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency, indicating nationwide or global distribution potential. The solicitation closed on March 25, 2025, and the award was posted on DIBBS on July 22, 2026, reflecting standard post-award administrative processing timelines.