I can't tell from the photos... is there a hinge or something on each side? If so, perhaps you can fasten both ends FIRST, with the hinges bent and the fabric loose, then gradually straighten the sides until it's taut.
I've never dealt with that kind of cot, either, so I don't know what I'm talking about.
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