National Stock Number (NSN) 4240-01-243-1954, or NIIN 012431954, (helmet,welder's) was assigned October 23, 1986 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN replaces 1 stock number, 4240013331542.
There are 5 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 3 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 12 contracts issued for this part number, with 12 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: SPE8E625V1298, SPE8E625V1287, SPE8E625P0275, SPE8E523V1176, SPE8E522V2384. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 28,229.36.
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 Nov 03, 2012, 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 is a commercial/non-developmental/off-the-shelf-item. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 11102. [A LOOSE-FITTING, SINGLE-APERTURE MASK SUPPORTED ON THE HEAD BY A HEADGEAR OR HEADBAND. IT IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT THE WEARER'S EYES, EARS, NECK, AND HEAD DURING WELDING OPERATIONS. IT MAY BE FURNISHED WITHOUT FILTER GLASS AND COVER GLASS. EXCLUDES:FACESHIELD, INDUSTRIAL.]. 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 4240012431954 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 6506100090: safety headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed, n.e.s.o.i.. The Schedule B End Use is listed as apparel,household goods-nontextile. NAICS classification category 339113: surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.