National Stock Number (NSN) 4220-01-584-9055, or NIIN 015849055, (life preserver,vest) was assigned May 11, 2010 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 not been procured by the US Government in over a year. There have been 40 contracts issued for this part number, with 40 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: SPE8E524CF016, SPE8E623P0748, SPE8E622P0874, SPE8E521P1655, SPE8E521P1182. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 5,868,587.00.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 3 different weapons systems.
There has been a small 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$ 203,861. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Jul 17, 2015, 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 rights to use the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources are not owned by the Government and cannot be purchased. 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.]. This item is a Flight Safety Critical Aircraft Part (FSCAP). Information is in the Hazardous Materials Information Resource System (HMIRS). NSN 4220015849055 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 Aug 01, 2025.