TIE DOWN, CARGO, AIRCRAFT

The contract, awarded to COTTONWOOD INC with CAGE code 2Z947 under solicitation SPE4A726F8791 and delivery order SPE4A726D0044, is an indefinite quantity contract with a five-year base period from December 23, 2025, to December 22, 2030, primarily for the procurement of cargo tie-downs for aircraft, identified by NSN 1670-00-725-1437. The contract includes two line items: CLIN 0001 allows for orders between 5 and 2,000 units per delivery at $28.02 each, while CLIN 0002 establishes a guaranteed minimum annual quantity of 80,640 units at $26.07 each, with an overall maximum contract quantity of 300,000 units across all years. The estimated contract value ranges from $2.1 million to $7.8 million based on optionality and volume constraints, with the $2,661.90 award amount representing a specific delivery order under this master agreement. Delivery is FOB origin at the contractor’s location in Lawrence, Kansas, with final destination at Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan, where the U.S. government assumes title and risk of loss upon shipment. The contract mandates strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation using clean/dry methods without prohibited substances, and MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130N for labeling and unique item identification with Data Matrix and UID markings. All items must be palletized per DLA’s RP001 standard. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses to govern conduct, compliance, and accountability, including restrictions on contingent fees, anti-kickback procedures, prohibitions on mercury in packaging and marking, and requirements for veteran and disability employment equal opportunity. Alternate I of clause 52.203-6 restricts subcontractor sales to the government, and the contractor must display the designated hotline poster. Performance is subject to Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) prioritization, ensuring national defense needs take precedence. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by the government at destination, and invoicing must be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow using specific document types. The awardee is certified