012690401

NIPPLE,QUICK-DISCONNECT

NiiN: 012690401

NSN: 4730-01-269-0401

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$578.83

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai completed a criticality analysis of NiiN 012690401 – an outdated part linked to current national security initiatives and weapon systems, including the AIRCRAFT, STRATOLIFTER C/KC-135. This part, also known by its NSN: 4730-01-269-0401, is a NIPPLE,QUICK-DISCONNECT. Despite being formally labeled obsolete, it is still obtainable through a limited group of suppliers and has no official equivalents or substitutes. NiiN 012690401 requires a production lead time of 93 days and has an average cost of $578.83 per unit.

Detailed information about NiiN 012690401 can be found in the following tables. This includes a comprehensive list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and a recent procurement history.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
Am-Mac, Incorporated	0VW10	--
Dreamfind, Inc.	1V4T7	--
Dutch Valley Supply Co.	31068	--

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7M321V5243	$7,810	10	9/25/21
SPE7M321V4309	$4,464	6	7/7/21
SPE7M318P1465	$20,580	35	12/13/17

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 012690401?

NiiN 012690401, also known as a NIPPLE, QUICK-DISCONNECT, currently has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, yet it remains a crucial component in three vital weapon systems. Given its availability from one or limited sources, program managers in need of NiiN 012690401 often turn to similar NiiNs that can be adapted to meet their program's requirements, effectively addressing 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 information to produce a multi-factor similarity score. By using Ark, you can more efficiently manage parts supply and diversify your supply chain for essential national security projects.Explore the potential of our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools to fortify your supply chain and mitigate risks. Click on Learn More below to discover how Ark can revolutionize your approach to managing critical components for national security programs.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 012690401

Property	Details
QUICK DISCONNECT NOMINAL SIZE	3.000 INCHES
QUICK DISCONNECT METHOD	PUSH-PULL
CONNECTION TYPE	INTERNAL QUICK DISCONNECT
6 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 012690401

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, STRATOLIFTER C/KC-135	05F
MIDS JTRS AN/USQ190	AGF
SPECIAL, COMMON GROUND EQUIPMENT, AGE	AFF
3 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 012690401

832348, 8446887

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