TIE DOWN, CARGO, AIRCRAFT

The contract awarded to COTTONWOOD INC under solicitation SPE4A726F8911 is a delivery order under the indefinite quantity contract SPE4A726D0044, with a total price of $140.10 for a single line item: TIE DOWN, CARGO, AIRCRAFT (NSN 1670-00-725-1437, P/N C12687C240). The award was issued on July 21, 2026, with delivery scheduled for July 24, 2026, under FOB ORIGIN terms, meaning the Government assumes title and risk of loss at the contractor’s facility. The final delivery destination is Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Packaging and marking must fully comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation, MIL-STD-129 for shipping labels and barcoding, and MIL-STD-130N(1) for Unique Item Identification using Data Matrix symbols, with all materials prohibited from containing mercury or mercury compounds. The contract incorporates multiple FAR clauses governing conduct including prohibitions on gratuities, contingent fees, kickbacks, and improper payments, alongside the required display of the DHS fraud hotline poster with agency-specific details. The seller’s CAGE code is 2Z947, and the contract requires invoicing exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Payment is to be processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service at P.O. Box 182317, Columbus, OH. While Section B outlines an indefinite quantity contract with annual volume ranges—5 to 2,000 units under CLIN 0001 and 80,640 to 200,000 units under CLIN 0002 over five years—the actual awarded order is limited to a single delivery. The contract also includes DPAS-rated award authorization under H18, enabling prioritized performance for defense needs. Though Section K is present, no completed representations or certifications from the offeror are available, and socioeconomic status such as small disadvantaged women-owned business is referenced in related documents but not formally certified here. Government personnel are responsible for inspection and acceptance, with standards tied to MIL-STDs and DFARS requirements. The contract is not explicitly classified as LPTA or trade-off, but its structure suggests non-price factors were