National Stock Number (NSN) 4220-01-487-2980, or NIIN 014872980, (life preserver,vest) was assigned July 31, 2001 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 4 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 is actively being procured by the US Government, with procurement history within the last 90 days. There have been 179 contracts issued for this part number, with 199 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: SPE8EJ24F7696, SPE8EJ24F6579, SPE8EJ24F6187, SPE8EJ24F6171, SPE8EJ24F5842. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 278,658.89.
This NSN is very common among different weapons systems, belonging to 30 different platforms.
There has been very little 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$ 31,936. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Apr 26, 2008, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) 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) 07794. [A BUOYANT ITEM DESIGNED TO BE WORN AS A VEST, HAVING NO SLEEVES. IT MAY HAVE A COLLAR. THE BUOYANCY MAY BE ATTAINED BY A FILLER OF BUOYANT MATERIAL SUCH AS KAPOK, OR INFLATION BY GAS AND/OR ORALLY. SEE ALSO LIFE PRESERVER, YOKE.]. There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 4220014872980 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 6307200000: lifejackets and lifebelts, other made-up articles, including dress patterns. The Schedule B End Use is listed as sports apparel and gear. NAICS classification category 339113: surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Apr 01, 2024.