002768962

VALVE,REGULATING,TEMPERATURE

NiiN: 002768962

NSN: 4820-00-276-8962

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$3k

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 002768962 – an obsolete part tied to active national security programs and weapon systems, including the BLUE RIDGE CLASS LCC-19. Also known by NSN: 4820-00-276-8962, this part is a VALVE, REGULATING, TEMPERATURE. Officially marked obsolete, it is available from a few suppliers and has no interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 002768962 is 82 days, with an average unit cost of $3,000.

Information about NiiN 002768962, 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
Kampi Components Co., Inc.	7Z016	--
Larkos Packing and Distribution Inc.	6PZL1	--
MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS	--	--

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7MC22P1969	$5,497	1	3/3/22
SPE7MC22P1440	$5,497	1	1/12/22
SPE7M421P1584	$9,995	2	6/29/21

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 002768962?

NiiN 002768962, a VALVE, REGULATING, TEMPERATURE, lacks any official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs but is crucial for 10 critical weapon systems. With this part only available from one or limited sources, program managers for programs dependent on NiiN 002768962 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, developed from our extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical details, to deliver a comprehensive multi-factor similarity score. Use Ark to better manage your parts supply and create a more resilient supply chain for essential national security programs.Discover the full potential of our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools by clicking Learn More below. Gain insights into how Ark can help you streamline parts management, reduce downtime, and enhance the efficiency of your supply chain. Explore how our advanced technology ensures continuity in critical operations and supports national security objectives.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 002768962

Property	Details
FIRST END STYLE DESIGNATOR	SOCKET W/BRAZING RING
SEAT MATERIAL	STEEL, CORROSION RESISTING
TWO-WAY VALVE ACTION	DIRECT ACTING
15 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 002768962

Name	Designator Code
BLUE RIDGE CLASS LCC-19	MQN
FMS - KNOX CLASS FF	JRN
FMS - NEWPORT CLASS LST	JWN
10 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 002768962

96569A3, HC44476L, MILV3155

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