National Stock Number (NSN) 3433-01-508-3985, or NIIN 015083985, (tip,welding torch) was assigned May 20, 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 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 been procured by the US Government within the last year, but shows no recent (last 90 days) procurement activity. There have been 5 contracts issued for this part number, with 5 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 5 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE8E525V1036, SPM8E514M0045, SPM8E513V0317, SPM8E513V0073, SPM8E312M1205. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 3,638.66.
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) 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 3433015083985 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.