013971238

FLANGE,GLAND,VALVE

NiiN: 013971238

NSN: 4820-01-397-1238

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$4k

Avg. Price per Unit

143

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 013971238, an obsolete part essential to active national security initiatives and weapon systems, including the COLUMBIA CLASS SSBN (TRIDENT). Known as NSN: 4820-01-397-1238, it is a FLANGE,GLAND,VALVE. This part has been officially designated as obsolete, is attainable through a limited number of suppliers, and has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 013971238 is 143 days, with an average unit cost of $4k.

Information about NiiN 013971238, including the list of manufacturers and suppliers, related parts and components, critical weapon systems it is associated with, and its recent procurement history, are detailed in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
Circor Naval Solutions, LLC	63857	PL999F081527, R122327
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Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7M021P0493	$8,604	2	11/19/20
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What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 013971238?

NiiN 013971238, identified as a FLANGE, GLAND, VALVE, has zero official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, yet it is an essential component for ten critical weapon systems. With its availability restricted to one or limited sources, program managers often depend on similar NiiNs that can be adapted to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool employs a custom AI learning model, trained on an exhaustive database of NiiN and NSN technical information, to produce a multi-factor similarity score. This system allows you to better manage parts supply and diversify your supply chain for critical national security programs.Discover how our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can transform your supply chain management. Click Learn More below to find out how Ark's advanced technology can help you reduce risks and ensure the reliability of your critical programs.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 013971238

Property	Details
MATERIAL	COPPER ALLOY
ITEM NAME	FLANGE,GLAND,VALVE
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION	QQ-C-390 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
3 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 013971238

Name	Designator Code
COLUMBIA CLASS SSBN (TRIDENT)	KWN
SEAWOLF CLASS SSN	JGN
SUBMARINE ATMOSPHERE CONTROL AND COMPRESSED AIR/GAS	WCN
10 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 013971238

PL999F081527, R122327

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