015529038

MICROSCOPE,OPTICAL

NiiN: 015529038

NSN: 6650-01-552-9038

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$8k

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai carried out a criticality analysis of NiiN 015529038, an obsolete part linked to ongoing national security programs and weapon systems, notably the AIRCRAFT, C-2A (REPROCURED). Identified by the NSN: 6650-01-552-9038, this part is classified as a MICROSCOPE, OPTICAL. Although it is officially obsolete, it remains accessible through a limited range of suppliers and has no officially recognized interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The part has a production lead time of 88 days and an average unit price of $8k.

Details about NiiN 015529038, including the roster of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and a recent procurement history are outlined in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
BLACK & COMPANY	00WU8	3918AS1001
Linsun Industrial Group LLC	79JU4	3918AS1001
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT	80020	3918AS1001

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7L721V0977	$6,996	1	9/25/21
SPE7L721V1117	$6,474	1	9/25/21
SPE7L720P2398	$16,180	2	3/3/20

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 015529038?

NiiN 015529038 – an OPTICAL MICROSCOPE – is a unique part critical to 22 important weapon systems, yet has zero official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. This exclusive part availability presents challenges for program managers who rely on it. They turn to similar NiiNs as adaptable alternatives to address obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI learning model trained on an extensive NiiN and NSN technical information database, producing a multi-factor similarity score that helps in managing parts supply and diversifying the supply chain for crucial national security programs.Explore our cutting-edge AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools by clicking Learn More below. Discover how Ark can enhance your supply chain management and ensure the reliability of your critical weapon systems with innovative solutions tailored to your needs.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 015529038

Property	Details
ITEM NAME	MICROSCOPE,OPTICAL
END ITEM IDENTIFICATION	SPECIAL AIRCRAFT AND ENGINE TOOL AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
SPECIAL FEATURES	TRINOCULAR MICROSCOPE, VIDEO CAMERA, AND DISPLAY FOR EVALUATING MICRO MINIATURE CIRCUITS.
4 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 015529038

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, C-2A (REPROCURED)	BPN
AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER)	Z9N
AIRCRAFT, HAWKEYE E-2C	17N
22 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 015529038

3918AS1001

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