015134373

VALVE,BALL

NiiN: 015134373

NSN: 4820-01-513-4373

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$198k

Avg. Price per Unit

316

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 015134373, an obsolete part tied to active national security programs and weapon systems such as the SEAWOLF CLASS SSN. Identified as NSN: 4820-01-513-4373, this part is a VALVE, BALL. Although it is formally considered obsolete, it is still available from a limited number of suppliers and has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The part has a production lead time of 316 days and an average unit cost of $198k.

Information about NiiN 015134373, 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
Commander Naval Sea Systems Command	53711	8016404978AY99MOD
Electric Boat Corporation	96169	211094608MOD
Fluidyne Corp	9Y957	--

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7MC20P5567	$197,634	1	9/24/20
--	--	--	--
--	--	--	--

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 015134373?

NiiN 015134373, known as a VALVE,BALL, is indispensable in three essential weapon systems and has zero official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. Faced with the challenge of this critical part being sourced from limited suppliers, program managers often look for similar NiiNs to adapt to their needs, reducing obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool addresses this issue by employing a custom AI learning model, trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical data, to calculate a comprehensive similarity score. Leverage Ark to enhance your parts supply management and diversify your supply chain for mission-critical national security programs.Discover how our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can benefit your program. Click Learn More below to explore how you can mitigate supply risks, manage obsolescence, and ensure the sustainability of your critical systems.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 015134373

Property	Details
END ITEM IDENTIFICATION	W/S SEAWOLF CLASS SSN; E/I BALL VALVE
SPECIAL FEATURES	MODIFIED BY ER MF01476
ITEM NAME	VALVE,BALL
3 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 015134373

Name	Designator Code
SEAWOLF CLASS SSN	JGN
SSN23 MMP SYSTEMS	ZLN
SUBMARINE SHIP CONTROL AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS	WDN
3 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 015134373

211094608MOD, 8016404978AY99MOD

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