TIE DOWN, CARGO, AIRCRAFT

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation awarded delivery order SPE4A726F8428 to Cottonwood Inc on June 25, 2026, for the supply of 10 aircraft cargo tie-downs (NSN 1670007251437, Part C12687C240). This order, valued at $280.20, is issued under the broader Indefinite Quantity Contract SPE4A726D0044, which spans five one-year base periods from December 23, 2025, through December 22, 2030. The overarching contract is a mandatory source award under the AbilityOne Program and establishes pricing for quantities ranging from 5 to 300,000 units, with a guaranteed minimum of 80,640 units per year for certain line items. The delivery order requires shipment to Reading, Massachusetts, by June 29, 2026, with FOB Origin terms. Compliance with military standards is mandatory, specifically MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for shipment marking, and MIL-STD-130N(1) for unique item identification. The contract is DPAS-rated, requiring prioritization over commercial orders, and mandates strict cybersecurity adherence via NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.