002281632

RETAINER,OPTICAL ELEMENT

NiiN: 002281632

NSN: 1240-00-228-1632

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

June 2024

1

Weapon Systems

$950

Avg. Price per Unit

159

Production Lead Time (days)

0

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 002281632, an obsolete part critical to national security programs and weapon systems like the HOWITZER, M-109 SERIES. This part, also known as NSN: 1240-00-228-1632, is a RETAINER, OPTICAL ELEMENT. Despite its obsolescence, it is available through a limited number of suppliers and has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. With a production lead time of 159 days and an average unit price of $950, the importance of securing this obsolete part is apparent.

Information about NiiN 002281632, including the list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, critical weapon systems, and recent procurement history are detailed in the following tables.
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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

NameCAGEPart Number
COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMMAND CCDC ARMAMENTS CENTER192007660466
Forway Industries, Inc6417660466
Seiler Instrument And Manufacturing Company, Incorporated11934

Procurement History

Contract IDTotal PriceQuantityAward Date
SPE7M022V4856$95016/30/22
SPE7M019V017G$95018/19/19
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What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 002281632?

NiiN 002281632 – a RETAINER, OPTICAL ELEMENT – currently has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs and is essential for one critical weapon system. Due to its limited availability, program managers often turn to similar NiiNs that can be adapted to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI learning model trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical specifications to provide a multi-factor similarity score. With Ark, you can better manage part supplies and diversify your supply chain for essential national security initiatives.Explore more about our advanced AI-enabled parts and supplier alternatives analytical tools. Click Learn More below to discover how Ark can enhance your supply chain management and ensure the readiness of your critical programs.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 002281632

PropertyDetails
THREAD SIZE4.125 IN.-32UNS-3A
STYLE DESIGNATORRECESSED
SETSCREW NOTCHNOT PROVIDED
19 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 002281632

NameDesignator Code
HOWITZER, M-109 SERIES23A
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1 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 002281632

7660466

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