012997181

COUPLING,BELLOWS

NiiN: 012997181

NSN: 3010-01-299-7181

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$3k

Avg. Price per Unit

102

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 012997181, an obsolete part linked to key national security programs and weapon systems, including the AIRCRAFT LAUNCH & RECOVERY EQUIPMENT (ALRE) SYSTEMS. NiiN 012997181, also known as NSN: 3010-01-299-7181, is a COUPLING, BELLOWS. Officially deemed obsolete, this part is supplied by a limited number of suppliers and has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. It has a production lead time of 102 days and an average cost of $3,000 per unit.

Information about NiiN 012997181, 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
Dreamfind, Inc.	1V4T7	--
Equipment Parts Sales	1N0P1	--
KWAT ENTERPRISES CORP.	9L863	--

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7M222P1391	$2,800	1	3/21/22
SPE7M221P1847	$21,446	7	7/14/21
SPE7M221P0893	$14,666	4	3/10/21

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 012997181?

NiiN 012997181 – a COUPLING, BELLOWS – is indispensable in three crucial weapon systems yet lacks any official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. As its availability is restricted to one or few sources, program managers dependent on NiiN 012997181 often turn to analogous NiiNs that can be adapted for their needs to address obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages an advanced AI learning model trained on an exhaustive database of NiiN and NSN technical data to produce a detailed similarity score. Using Ark enhances the management of parts supply and broadens your supply chain for vital national security programs.To explore our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools and learn how they can optimize your supply chain strategies, click Learn More below. Discover how leveraging these sophisticated tools can add robustness and flexibility to your program management efforts.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 012997181

Property	Details
ITEM NAME	COUPLING,BELLOWS
FSC APPLICATION DATA	ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION,LOW PRESSURE CATAPULT
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2 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 012997181

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT LAUNCH & RECOVERY EQUIPMENT (ALRE) SYSTEMS	82N
ALRE LAUNCHER	64N
NIMITZ CLASS CVN	JAN
3 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 012997181

019351, 5139021

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