National Stock Number (NSN) 3431-01-508-5684, or NIIN 015085684, (torch outfit,welding,gas shielde) was assigned May 27, 2003 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 2 suppliers. 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 5 years, with the most recent procurement date of Aug 22, 2016. There have been 7 contracts issued for this part number, with 7 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 3 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE8E516V2726, SPE8E516V2726, SPE8E515V1615, SPM8E312V0522, SPM8E312V0522. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 11,041.06.
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. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Dec 06, 2013, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Acquire directly from the actual manufacturer, whether or not the prime contractor is the actual manufacturer. The annual buy value of this part falls below the screening threshold of $10,000 but it has been screened for known source(s). (NOTE: This code shall not be used when screening parts entering the inventory. It shall not be assigned in preference to or supersede any other AMSC.) Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 33826. [A GROUP OF ITEMS CONSISTING OF ONE OR MORE TORCH, WELDING, GAS SHIELDED ARC FOR TUNGSTEN INERT GAS WELDING AND/OR METAL INERT-GAS OR CARBON DIOXIDE WELDING, WITH THE NECESSARY CABLES AND HOSES, OR CABLE AND HOSE ASSEMBLIES. ACCESSORIES MAY BE INCLUDED, SUCH AS COLLETS; TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES; METALLIC WIRE-FEEDING TUBES; CERAMIC AND/OR METALLIC NOZZLES; FLOWMETERS; PRESSURE REDUCER VALVES FOR ARGON OR MIXED GASES; SHUT OFF VALVES; CLAMPS; SEALS; AND THE LIKE.]. 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 3431015085684 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8515390060: electric arc welding machines, rotating type. The Schedule B End Use is listed as metalworking machine tools. NAICS classification category 333992: welding and soldering equipment manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.