002374958

NEEDLE,UPHOLSTERER'S

NiiN: 002374958

NSN: 8315-00-237-4958

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$1.64

Avg. Price per Unit

115

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis on NiiN 002374958, an obsolete part tied to essential national security programs and weapons systems, including the EAGLE F-15 aircraft. Known also as NSN: 8315-00-237-4958, this part is an UPHOLSTERER'S NEEDLE. It is officially obsolete, sourced from a small pool of suppliers, and has no official substitutes or interchangeable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 002374958 is 115 days, with an average unit price of $1.64.

Information on NiiN 002374958, including the list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and recent procurement history are detailed in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
FEDERAL COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION PROMULGATED BY GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC	58536	AA55066
FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC	81348	FFN180
PARAFLY SA	7650B	AA55066

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE1C120P0386	$3,577	1,745	4/8/20
SPE1C116M0850	$1,805	1,068	3/15/16
SPE1C116M0850	$1,807	1,069	3/15/16

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 002374958?

NiiN 002374958, an upholsterer's needle, has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs but is essential in five critical weapon systems. Due to its limited availability, program managers often resort to similar NiiNs that can be adapted to reduce 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 details, to deliver a multi-factor similarity score. Leverage Ark to better manage your parts supply and enhance supply chain diversity for vital national security programs.Explore our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools to streamline your supply chain management. Click "Learn More" below to discover how our cutting-edge solutions can mitigate risks associated with single-source parts and bolster your program's operational readiness.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 002374958

Property	Details
PROCUREMENT GROUP CODE	90051
SHAPE	THREE SQUARE POINT AND CURVED SHANK
NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA	III TYPE AND 2 CLASS
6 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 002374958

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, EAGLE F-15	19F
FORD CLASS CARRIERS	D3N
NIMITZ CLASS CVN	JAN
5 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 002374958

AA55066, FFN180

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