TIE DOWN, CARGO, AIRCRAFT

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price indefinite quantity contract to COTTONWOOD INC, identified by CAGE code 2Z947, for the supply of TIE DOWN, CARGO, AIRCRAFT (NSN 1670-00-725-1437), with a base delivery value of $1,401.00 for 50 units under CLIN 0001. The contract, issued as SPE4A726D0044 and awarded on July 16, 2026, includes an estimated annual demand of 200,000 units at $26.07 per unit for depot orders under CLIN 0002, with potential total value up to $26,070,000 over five base years. Delivery is required at Fort Bragg, NC, with FOB origin terms; the contract is a sealed-bid award under an 8(a) set-aside framework, although socioeconomic certification details are not fully documented. Performance is governed by MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130N(1) for marking and barcoding with Data Matrix symbols, and requires clean/dry preservation with strict prohibition of mercury compounds. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin or destination depending on the order type, with final authority resting with the Government per FAR 52.246-16. Payment is processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service via Wide Area WorkFlow, requiring electronic submission of invoices with receiving reports. The contract includes comprehensive FAR and DFARS clauses covering cybersecurity (252.204-7012), anti-kickback measures, subcontractor restrictions, fraud prevention, supply chain security, and cyber incident reporting. A DPAS-rated award designation under H18 grants prioritized access to critical resources. No Contracting Officer’s Representative or technical point of contact is formally listed. The contract incorporates multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions related to integrity, liability, termination, and disputes, and prohibits acquisition of covered telecommunications equipment and banned applications. No completed offeror representations or certifications under Section K are present in the documentation, despite the inclusion of clauses requiring affirmative responses. The contract is administered as an indefinite delivery contract with no fixed ceiling on CLIN 0002 beyond the estimated annual demand, and no option periods