015668974

VALVE,BALL

NiiN: 015668974

NSN: 4820-01-566-8974

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

3

Weapon Systems

$3k

Avg. Price per Unit

144

Production Lead Time (days)

0

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis of NiiN 015668974, an obsolete part linked with active national security programs and weapon systems, including the LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP. Known as NSN: 4820-01-566-8974, this part is a VALVE,BALL. It is officially declared obsolete, with availability limited to a few suppliers and no officially interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 015668974 is 144 days, and the average unit price is $3,000.

Details about NiiN 015668974, including the list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and recent procurement history, are provided in the following tables.

Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

NameCAGEPart Number
Gulf Coast Holdings, Inc.0DHG416261208FINDNO13, 16261100FINDNO19, 156160301
Jered LLC9852316261100FINDNO19, 16261208FINDNO13, 156160301
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Procurement History

Contract IDTotal PriceQuantityAward Date
SPE7MC21P0988$4,398112/4/20
SPE7MC20V1369$9,891411/14/19
SPE7MC18V7249$7,54035/29/18

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 015668974?

NiiN 015668974 – a VALVE, BALL – currently has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, yet it remains essential for three critical weapon systems. As this part is accessible through only one or limited sources, program managers for projects dependent on NiiN 015668974 need to find similar NiiNs that can be adapted for their needs to address obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool harnesses a custom AI learning model, which is trained using our extensive database filled with NiiN and NSN technical details, to produce a multi-factor similarity score. By leveraging Ark, you can manage parts supply more efficiently and diversify your supply chain for vital national security programs.Explore the full potential of our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools to see how they can improve your supply management strategy. Click Learn More below to get detailed information about how our cutting-edge technology can help mitigate risks and ensure the continuous success of your projects.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 015668974

PropertyDetails
ITEM NAMEVALVE,BALL
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1 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 015668974

NameDesignator Code
LITTORAL COMBAT SHIPGBN
LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP (ALL EVEN NUMBER SHIPS)B2N
LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP (ALL ODD NUMBER SHIPS)C1N
3 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 015668974

156160301, 16261100FINDNO19, 16261208FINDNO13, 16261208FINDNO13, 16261100FINDNO19

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