TIE DOWN, CARGO, AIRCRAFT

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract, SPE4A726D0044, to Cottonwood Inc, a certified 8(a) small business, on August 17, 2026. The contract is for the procurement of aircraft cargo tie downs (NSN 1670-00-725-1437) over five one-year base periods. The estimated total contract value ranges from 54.89 million to 83.54 million dollars, with unit pricing set at 28.02 dollars for customer direct orders and 26.07 dollars for DLA direct orders. Delivery is based on days after receipt of order, with specific timelines of 210 and 430 days for the respective line items. The contract is managed by Contracting Officer Adrienne Davis and requires electronic invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Performance is subject to strict military standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and MIL-PRF-27260D for basic performance specifications. Key regulatory requirements include DPAS rated awards for prioritization, prohibition of mercury in packaging, and mandatory cyber incident reporting under DFARS 252.204-7012. Shipping is designated as FOB Origin, with the primary delivery location situated in San Antonio, Texas.