008373495

RIVET,BLIND

NiiN: 008373495

NSN: 5320-00-837-3495

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$2.39

Avg. Price per Unit

149

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis of NiiN 008373495, an obsolete part linked to active national security programs and weapon systems, including the C-2A aircraft (REPROCURED). Known also by its National Stock Number (NSN) 5320-00-837-3495, this item is a RIVET, BLIND. NiiN 008373495 has been formally marked as obsolete and is obtainable only through a limited number of suppliers. Additionally, it has one recognized interchangeable or substitutable NiiN. The production lead time for NiiN 008373495 is 149 days, with an average cost of $2.39 per unit.

Information on NiiN 008373495, including lists of manufacturers and suppliers, related parts and components, associated critical weapon systems, and recent procurement history, is detailed in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
Beco Manufacturing Company, Inc.	29666	MLS100M0505C, MLS100M54C, MLS100M5C5
BLANC AERO INDUSTRIES	F0188	MLS100M55C
H C Merchandisers, Inc.	53037	--

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4A622PQ225	$27,208	7,217	6/22/22
SPE4A621P2352	$9,989	2,047	10/30/20
SPE5E919V1996	$8,652	3,666	1/14/19

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 008373495?

NiiN 008373495, identified as a RIVET, BLIND, is essential for 10 critical weapon systems and has 1 official interchangeable or substitutable NiiN. Given its limited availability through a single or few sources, program managers must rely on similar NiiNs to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. The Ark Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI learning model, which is trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical information, to produce a multi-factor similarity score. This allows for more efficient parts management and supply chain diversification for vital national security programs.Explore our AI-enabled analytical tools for part and supplier alternatives to enhance supply chain resilience and efficiency. Click "Learn More" below to discover how Ark can support your program's needs with advanced technology and comprehensive data analysis.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 008373495

Property	Details
HEAD MAJOR DIAMETER	0.282 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.290 INCHES MAXIMUM
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION	QQ-N-281 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES SLEEVE
HEAD STYLE	FLUSH (FLAT) COUNTERSUNK (INCLUDED ANGLE - LESS THAN 135 DEG W OR W/O CHAMFER)
19 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 008373495

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, C-2A (REPROCURED)	BPN
AIRCRAFT, F-16	26F
AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER)	Z9N
10 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 008373495

5320PL0740618, MLS100M0505C, MLS100M54C, MLS100M5C5, MLS100M55C, NAS1921M0505W

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