015109458

SILICONE COMPOUND

NiiN: 015109458

NSN: 6850-01-510-9458

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

June 2024

Weapon Systems

$539

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai has carried out a criticality analysis of NiiN 015109458, an obsolete part linked to crucial national security initiatives and weapon systems, notably the AIRCRAFT, HORNET F/A-18. NiiN 015109458, also known by its NSN: 6850-01-510-9458, is a SILICONE COMPOUND. This component, while officially recognized as obsolete, can still be sourced from a limited pool of suppliers. Importantly, there are no officially interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 015109458 is 90 days, and it carries an average unit cost of $539.

Information about NiiN 015109458, 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
Dow Silicones Corporation	71984	806A, 806A5GALLON, RESIN0 ...
Science Applications International Corporation	79343
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Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4AX16D9010	$1,338	2	10/31/22
SPE4AX16D9010	$2,502	4	7/21/22
SPE4AX16D9010	$1,178	2	10/24/21

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 015109458?

NiiN 015109458, classified as a SILICONE COMPOUND, holds a critical role in four essential weapon systems, despite lacking any official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. Due to its limited availability from one or few sources, program managers overseeing projects that depend on NiiN 015109458 turn to similar NiiNs to prevent obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI learning model, specifically trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical data, to deliver a comprehensive multi-factor similarity score. By using Ark, you can manage part supply more effectively and enhance the diversification of your supply chain for crucial national security initiatives.To discover more about our advanced AI-powered tool for analyzing part and supplier alternatives, click Learn More below. Explore how Ark can empower your program management with reliable data-driven solutions to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. Learn how to secure the parts you need for your critical systems and ensure a robust and adaptive supply chain.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 015109458

Property	Details
SPECIAL FEATURES	SUPPLIED AS SOLVENT SOLUTION; 50 PCT SOLIDS; USED IN APPLICATIONS UP TO 800 DEG F; TYPICAL USE IS FOR COLORED BAKING ENAMELS FOR SPACE HEATERS AND STOVES; USE ALONE OR BLENDED WITH DOW CORNING 805 RESIN FOR ENHANCED FLEXIBILITY; 5 GAL PAIL; VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND IN GRAMS PER LITER: 515.00;
ITEM NAME	SILICONE COMPOUND
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2 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 015109458

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, HORNET F/A-18	43N
AIRCRAFT, HORNET F/A-18 (E/F)	VUN
EA-18G (GROWLER)	Z5N
4 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 015109458

806A5GALLON

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