012559950

COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL

NiiN: 012559950

NSN: 5985-01-255-9950

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$9k

Avg. Price per Unit

285

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis on NiiN 012559950, an obsolete part linked to active national security programs and weapon systems such as the AN/SPQ-9B RADAR (TRADITIONAL). NiiN 012559950, with the formal designation NSN: 5985-01-255-9950, is a COUPLER, DIRECTIONAL. It has been officially marked obsolete, is accessible through a limited number of suppliers, and does not have any official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 012559950 is 285 days, and the average cost per unit is $9,000.

Details about NiiN 012559950, including the list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and recent procurement history, are presented in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
Frontgrade Technologies Inc.	66544	130464
LITTON SYSTEMS INC AIRTRON	80006	130464
NAVAIR AND NAVSEA MANAGED ORIGINAL DESIGN ACTIVITY DWG NOT MATERIALPARTS SUPPLIER	10001	2902469

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7M521P8074	$101,870	10	8/23/21
SPE7M518PB184	$32,682	3	8/3/18
SPM7M912M0087	$18,972	3	10/6/11

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 012559950?

NiiN 012559950 – a COUPLER, DIRECTIONAL – has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs but is an essential component in six key weapon systems. Due to its limited availability from specific sources, program managers often adapt similar NiiNs to address concerns of 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 data, to produce a multi-factor similarity score. With Ark, you can manage parts supply more efficiently and diversify your supply chain for vital national security programs.Click Learn More below to discover how our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can revolutionize your approach to managing critical components. Our cutting-edge technology provides insights to help you stay ahead of supply risks, ensuring the continued effectiveness and reliability of your programs.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 012559950

Property	Details
UNIT TYPE	WAVEGUIDE
END ITEM IDENTIFICATION	TICONDEROGA CLASS CG (47); MISSLE SYSTEM, AEGIS SURFACE (SMS) MK 7; ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS DDG
SPECIAL FEATURES	WEAPON SYSYTEM ESSENTIAL
7 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 012559950

Name	Designator Code
AN/SPQ-9B RADAR (TRADITIONAL)	N9N
ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS DDG	JDN
BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE (BMD)	UYN
6 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 012559950

130464, 2902469

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