TIE DOWN, CARGO, AIRCRAFT

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under indefinite quantity contract SPE4A726D0044 to COTTONWOOD INC (CAGE 2Z947) for the supply of aircraft cargo tie-downs, identified by NSN 1670-00-725-1437 and part number C12687C240. The total contract value for the five-year base period is $44,370,000, encompassing an estimated annual demand of 200,000 units under DLA Direct/Depot orders at a unit price of $26.07, with an additional line item for customer-direct orders of 5 to 2,000 units annually at $28.02 per unit. Delivery is scheduled for July 20, 2026, to Fort Irwin, California, under FOB Origin terms where the government assumes transportation cost and risk upon shipment. The contract falls under a full and open competition with no set-aside designation and is governed by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, with payment processed through DFAS Columbus, Ohio, using the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing. Packaging and marking must comply strictly with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including adherence to RP001 for palletization and MIL-STD-130N(1) for unified item identification, UID, and barcoding. Preservation uses Cling/Dry Method 10 with no preservation or wrap materials, and mercury or mercury compounds are strictly prohibited under IP056. Inspection and acceptance may occur at origin or destination, as specified per line item, with the government retaining ultimate responsibility for acceptance. The contractor must meet federal sustainability mandates, including compliance with EPA, ENERGY STAR®, FEMP, and USDA BioPreferred® guidelines. The contract incorporates multiple FAR clauses, including the Alternate I of 52.203-6 restricting subcontractor sales and 52.203-14 requiring display of a hotline poster with agency-specific contact details. Despite referenced clauses for cybersecurity, transportation, and socioeconomic participation, no completed representations or certifications from the offeror appear in Section K, and no unique special requirements are detailed in Section H, suggesting the document relies on standard clauses and standard delivery infrastructure. The contract does not specify evaluation factors, award basis, or weight