National Stock Number
3433-00-373-1740
National Stock Number (NSN) 3433-00-373-1740, or NIIN 003731740, (tip,welding torch) was assigned January 1, 1963 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 3 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 2 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 4 suppliers. Today, 3 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 2 suppliers are 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 Mar 31, 2020. There have been 3 contracts issued for this part number, with 3 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: SPE8E520P0804, SPM8E310V0227, SPM8E309V1545. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 1,490.47.
This NSN is unique to one weapons system.
There has been very little 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: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) The data or the rights to use the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources are not owned by the Government and it has been determined that it is uneconomical to purchase them. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 25169. [A METAL DEVICE IN THE FORM OF A SHORT TUBE WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE OUTLET END OF A TORCH, WELDING. EXCLUDES:TIP, CUTTING TORCH.]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. There is no information in the HMIRS; however, the NSN is in an FSC in Table II of Federal Standard 313 and an MSDS may be required by the user. The requirement for an MSDS is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of the product. NSN 3433003731740 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8205600000: blow torches and similar self-contained torches, parts. The Schedule B End Use is listed as photo, service industry machinery.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.