015504853

BORESIGHTING EQUIPMENT,WEAPON

NiiN: 015504853

NSN: 4920-01-550-4853

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

June 2024

Weapon Systems

$5,711

Avg. Price per Unit

458

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai carried out a criticality analysis on NiiN 015504853 – a crucial yet obsolete part related to ongoing national security initiatives and weapon systems, including the AIRCRAFT, HORNET F/A-18. Known also by NSN: 4920-01-550-4853, this part is identified as BORESIGHTING EQUIPMENT,WEAPON. It is formally classified as obsolete, available from a limited number of suppliers, and has no officially interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The part requires a production lead time of 458 days and has an average cost of $5,711 per unit.

Details about NiiN 015504853, including the list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, relevant critical weapon systems, and a recent procurement history, are provided in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
Barnes Group Inc	83553	57500101A11
Bartlett Arborist Supply & Manufacturing Co	70742	57500101A11
Essex Industries, Inc.	83533	57500101A11, 57500101001

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4A624V7120	$195,972	21	1/12/24
SPE4A618PN813	$167,580	36	8/27/18
SPE4A618PN813	$167,580	36	8/27/18

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 015504853?

NiiN 015504853, a BORESIGHTING EQUIPMENT, WEAPON, is an indispensable component in four critical weapon systems, with no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. Given the limited availability from a single or few sources, program managers often turn to similar NiiNs that can be adapted to prevent obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a customized AI learning model, trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical details, to generate a comprehensive similarity score. Employ Ark's tool to better manage your parts supply and broaden your supply chain for essential national security programs.Discover how our AI-powered analytical tools can provide effective part and supplier alternatives. Click "Learn More" below to delve deeper into Ark's innovative solutions that can ensure the reliability and security of your critical systems.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 015504853

Property	Details
ITEM NAME	BORESIGHTING EQUIPMENT,WEAPON
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1 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 015504853

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 015504853

57500101A11

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