TIE DOWN, CARGO, AIRCRAFT

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation awarded an Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity contract, SPE4A726D0044, to Cottonwood Inc, an 8(a) program participant small business. The contract focuses on the procurement of aircraft cargo tie-downs (NSN 1670-00-725-1437). While a specific delivery order, SPE4A726F000M, was issued on August 17, 2026, for 20 units at a total price of $560.40, the overarching agreement establishes a pricing structure for up to 300,600 units over a five-year period with a unit price of $26.07. The estimated total contract value ranges from approximately $2.1 million based on guaranteed minimums to $7.8 million at maximum capacity. 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). It is a DPAS-rated order, requiring the contractor to prioritize performance and resource allocation. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via Wide Area Workflow and compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting. Delivery terms are FOB Origin, with shipments directed to the AFMEDCOM A4 facility in San Antonio, Texas. Inspection and acceptance locations vary by line item, occurring at either the origin or destination.