National Stock Number (NSN) 4140-01-286-2729, or NIIN 012862729, (blower,air barrier) was assigned September 29, 1988 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 4 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. One of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 2 suppliers. Today, 2 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers 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 24 contracts issued for this part number, with 24 awards given. There is moderate competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 6 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE8E725P0769, SPE8E725V0438, SPE8E724V0882, SPE8E723P1443, SPE8E723P1251. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 1,278,894.13.
This NSN is unique to one weapons system.
There has been a moderate 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$ 184,127. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Jul 08, 2019, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Acquire directly from the actual manufacturer, whether or not the prime contractor is the actual manufacturer. This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 62100. [A NONPOSITIVE DISPLACEMENT MECHANICAL DEVICE HAVING AN AXIAL OR CENTRIFUGAL FAN IMPELLER INCLOSED WITHIN A HOUSING WITH AN EXHAUST NOZZLE AND BAFFLES. IT IS DESIGNED TO MOVE AIR ACROSS AN OPEN ENTRANCE TO PROVIDE AN AIR BARRIER TO MINIMIZE HEAT LOSS OR GAIN AND REPEL FLYING INSECTS. IT MAY INCLUDE A MEANS OF HEATING THE EXHAUSTIBLE AIR.]. 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 4140012862729 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8414510010: floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans, with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125 w, for permanent installation. The Schedule B End Use is listed as household appliances.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.