CASE, DIFFUSER, AIRCRAFT; NSN 2840-01-176-9156OK

This solicitation seeks a firm‑fixed‑price supply of CASE diffusers (NSN 2840‑01‑176‑9156OK) for J85 aircraft engines. The Government intends to award the contract to a single source (GE Aviation) under FAR 6.302‑1(a)(2). The requirement covers a best‑estimated quantity ranging from 182 to 1,094 units, to be delivered in eight monthly shipments of 100 units each, beginning 31 Dec 2026 and ending 28 Jun 2027. The item is a critical component that houses the inner cone, flameholder, and diffuser liner where exhaust gases are mixed with fuel and ignited. Export control and UID requirements apply; qualification requirements are minimal but source approval requests are encouraged.