TIE DOWN, CARGO, AIRC

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation awarded delivery order SPE4A726F8425 to Cottonwood Inc on June 25, 2026, for the procurement of five aircraft cargo tie-downs (NSN 1670-00-725-1437, Part Number C12687C240). This order, totaling $140.10 with a unit price of $28.02, is issued under the broader indefinite quantity contract SPE4A726D0044. The primary contract spans from December 23, 2025, to December 22, 2030, and establishes pricing for both Customer Direct and DLA Direct ordering channels, with a total estimated value ranging between $2.1 million and $8.1 million based on guaranteed minimums and maximum ceilings. The specific delivery for this order is required by June 29, 2026, at Fort Carson, Colorado, with shipping terms set as FOB Origin. The contractor must adhere to strict military standards for packaging, preservation, and marking, specifically MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-STD-130N(1), while ensuring no mercury compounds are used. Administrative requirements include invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow system and compliance with DPAS rating for prioritized performance. The award was made to Cottonwood Inc, a small disadvantaged and women-owned small business, following a negotiated acquisition process.