Cottonwood Inc.
Lawrence, KS
- UEI
- JMNKB2JTZBB8
- CAGE
- 2Z947
- Primary NAICS
- 314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 2801 W 31st St, Lawrence, KS 66047, USA
- Website
- cwood.org
- Founded
- 1972
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Consumer Services
- Diversified Consumer Services
- Education Services
- SIC code
- 83 Social Services
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8512217980 ! Tie down,cargo,aircraft | Aviation | $560 | |
| 8512217886 ! Tie down,cargo,aircraft | Aviation | $2,522 | |
| 8512218152 ! Tie down,cargo,aircraft | Aviation | $7,005 | |
| 8512217945 ! Tie down,cargo,aircraft | Aviation | $3,783 | |
| 8512217923 ! Tie down,cargo,aircraft | Aviation | $3,783 |
About Cottonwood Inc.
Cottonwood Inc., an AbilityOne nonprofit manufacturer headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas, manufactures aircraft cargo tie-down equipment and cargo restraint systems as a prime contractor to the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation under open-market delivery orders with no set-aside designation. The vendor is structured as a tax-exempt corporate entity and a registered Community Development Corporation established to provide employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Cottonwood's federal footprint is extremely concentrated on a single customer and product line. Defense Logistics Agency Aviation accounts for 13,498 of the vendor's 13,855 total awards (97% of award count) and $184.5 million of the $245.7 million combined potential value (75% of dollars). The remaining dollar concentration sits with Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment (39 awards, $42.5 million potential value) and Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime (4 awards, $5.1 million potential value). The portfolio spans Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (NAICS 336413) and Aircraft Manufacturing, with 13,810 delivery orders classified under PSC 5410 (Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; And Cargo Tie Down Equipment).
Cottonwood holds multiple indefinite delivery contracts with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation. The most active vehicle is Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE4A720D0222 (established May 4, 2020, with a $44.74 million ceiling), which generated 5,684 task orders totaling $19 million in combined potential value; the vendor recently secured a replacement contract (single-award IDC awarded December 23, 2025, ceiling $44.37 million, period through December 22, 2030). A second major vehicle, Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE4A715D0036, carries 5,326 task orders ($16.1 million combined potential value). Additional vehicles include SPM47504D4084 (1,242 task orders, $13.3 million), SP047504D4084 (1,081 task orders), and SPE4A726D0044 (366 task orders, $634 thousand). Recent delivery orders span March through mid-April 2026, ranging from $140 to $56,040 per order, with National Stock Numbers for multiple tie-down configurations including 8512034950, 8512032594, 8512033076, and numerous others.
Award volume has declined sharply. The vendor received 1,072 awards in 2022, peaked at 1,605 in 2023, then dropped to 810 in 2024 and 336 in 2025, with 411 orders recorded in the first three and a half months of 2026. Only four awards with ultimate completion dates in the next twenty-four months carry combined potential value of $2.2 million, creating minimal near-term recompete exposure. Cottonwood operates exclusively as a prime contractor (100% of awards) with no subcontract footprint and performs all work in Lawrence, Kansas.
Quick answers
What is Cottonwood Inc.'s UEI?
Cottonwood Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is JMNKB2JTZBB8.
What is Cottonwood Inc.'s CAGE code?
Cottonwood Inc.'s CAGE code is 2Z947.
What is Cottonwood Inc.'s primary NAICS code?
Cottonwood Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 314999 (All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills).
Where is Cottonwood Inc. located?
Cottonwood Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 2801 W 31st St, Lawrence, KS 66047, USA.
Is Cottonwood Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Cottonwood Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through September 21, 2027.
What is Cottonwood Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Cottonwood Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is 8512217980 ! Tie down,cargo,aircraft (SPE4A726F8537), from Aviation, on July 2, 2026.
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