003600018

TONGS,LABORATORY

NiiN: 003600018

NSN: 6640-00-360-0018

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$17.29

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 003600018 – an obsolete part crucial to active national security initiatives and weapon systems, including the ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS DDG. NiiN 003600018, formally known as NSN: 6640-00-360-0018, is a TONGS, LABORATORY. This part is officially obsolete, can only be sourced from a limited number of suppliers, and has no recognized interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 003600018 stands at 82 days with an average unit price of $17.29.

Information about NiiN 003600018, 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
CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO EDUCATIONAL	11273	19640
FEDERAL COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION PROMULGATED BY GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC	58536	AA51318
Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C.	22527	15208

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE2DS21D0005	$84	2	7/15/22
SPE2DH17P1567	$15	1	6/21/17
SPE2DH17P1472	$15	1	6/2/17

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 003600018?

NiiN 003600018, also known as TONGS,LABORATORY, has no officially interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, yet it is an essential component in six critical weapon systems. Due to its limited sourcing options, program managers for systems dependent on NiiN 003600018 often turn to similar NiiNs that can be adapted to prevent obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool employs a bespoke AI learning model, trained on an exhaustive database of NiiN and NSN technical data, to create a comprehensive similarity score. Use Ark to enhance part supply management and diversify your supply chain for crucial national security programs.Explore how our AI-enabled parts and supplier alternatives analytical tools can revolutionize your supply chain strategies. Click "Learn More" below to discover how Ark's technology can help you mitigate risks and ensure the availability of critical components for your projects.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 003600018

Property	Details
SURFACE TREATMENT	NICKEL
SPECIAL FEATURES	STEEL.
OVERALL LENGTH	20.000 INCHES NOMINAL
6 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 003600018

Name	Designator Code
ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS DDG	JDN
FMS - BUILD FRIGATES CLASS SHIPS	YRN
OHIO CLASS SSBN (TRIDENT)	23N
6 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 003600018

15208, 19640, 62489001, 62489, 819800, AA51318

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