TIE DOWN, CARGO, AIRCRAFT

Contract SPE4A726F000R is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) award issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation to Cottonwood Inc, a certified 8(a) small business. The contract focuses on the procurement of aircraft cargo tie-downs (NSN 1670-00-725-1437). Pricing is structured across two CLINs, with unit prices of 28.02 dollars for customer direct orders and 26.07 dollars for DLA direct orders. While one award notice lists a total price of 560.40 dollars, the broader contract structure includes a guaranteed minimum of 80,640 units per year for CLIN 0002, with a maximum potential quantity of 300,600 units over five years. Delivery is set for August 18, 2026, with FOB terms designated as Origin. The contract mandates strict adherence to military standards for packaging, marking, and identification, specifically MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-STD-1301(1). Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system for all invoicing and payment processing. Due to the nature of the defense materials, the awardee must comply with rigorous cybersecurity standards, including NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012, which requires reporting cyber incidents to the DoD within 72 hours. Additionally, the contract is subject to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) for resource prioritization and includes restrictions on subcontracting with firms owned by state sponsors of terrorism.