001631551

NEEDLE,SAILMAKER'S

NiiN: 001631551

NSN: 8315-00-163-1551

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$18.15

Avg. Price per Unit

100

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis of NiiN 001631551, an obsolete part linked to active national security programs and weapon systems such as the AMERICA CLASS LHA. Also known as NSN: 8315-00-163-1551, this item is identified as NEEDLE, SAILMAKER'S. Despite its obsolete status, it remains obtainable through a limited number of suppliers and has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 001631551 is 100 days, with an average unit cost of $18.15.

Information about NiiN 001631551, including the list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and a recent procurement history are detailed in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
A.M.S. NETWORK, LLC	6PVX3	--
Criterion Thread Co Inc	6A810	--
FEDERAL COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION PROMULGATED BY GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC	58536	AA55306

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE1C122V0014	$3,318	168	10/12/21
SPE1C121V0409	$964	46	7/22/21
SPE1C117P0950	$3,228	188	4/20/17

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 001631551?

NiiN 001631551, a NEEDLE, SAILMAKER'S, is an essential component in 28 critical weapon systems, yet has zero official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. Due to its limited availability from only one or few sources, program managers must rely on similar NiiNs that can be adapted to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool employs a custom AI learning model, trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical information, to generate a multi-factor similarity score. By using Ark, you can more effectively manage parts supply and diversify your supply chain for vital national security programs.Click Learn More below to discover how our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can support your program management, ensuring you maintain an efficient and resilient supply chain.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 001631551

Property	Details
SHAPE	TRIANGULAR POINT AND STRAIGHT SHANK
SIZE DESIGNATOR	NO. 16
PROCUREMENT GROUP CODE	28865
6 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 001631551

Name	Designator Code
AMERICA CLASS LHA	JLN
ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS DDG	JDN
BLUE RIDGE CLASS LCC-19	MQN
28 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 001631551

AA55306, GGGN202

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