National Stock Number (NSN) 1730-01-641-8956, or NIIN 016418956, (pole,blade handling) was assigned February 5, 2015 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There is only one manufacturer part number associated with this NSN. None of the associated part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by one supplier. Today, one supplier is listed as an Active supplier for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, only one supplier is deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over a year. There have been 4 contracts issued for this part number, with 4 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 2 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE8EF24V0429, SPE8EF22P0286, SPE8EF22V0158, SPE8EF21V0163, SPE8EF21V0163. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 32,137.00.
This NSN is unique to one weapons system.
There has been a small amount of demand for this national stock number. The demand for this NSN originated from less than 5 countries. The 24 month forecast from the US Government for this part number has high volatility, with an estimated forecasted value of US$ 7,739. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Oct 14, 2020, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for competitive acquisition for the first time. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) The Government has unlimited rights to the technical data, and the data package is complete. Valid AMCs: 1 and 2.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 61918. [A RODLIKE ITEM USED TO HANDLE HELICOPTER ROTARY BLADES FROM THE GROUND TO FACILITATE FOLDING OF BLADES FOR STOWAGE, PLACING OF TIE DOWN EQUIPMENT, BLADE REMOVAL, AND THE LIKE. EXCLUDES:RACK, ROTARY WING BLADE.]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 1730016418956 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8803909060: other parts, nesoi, for use in other military aircraft, spacecraft and spacecraft launch vehicles (excluding parts of communication satellites). The Schedule B End Use is listed as parts for military-type goods. NAICS classification category 336419: other guided missile and space vehicle parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.