National Stock Number (NSN) 4240-01-678-1718, or NIIN 016781718, (helmet,welder's) was assigned January 24, 2019 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 2 manufacturer part numbers 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 28 contracts issued for this part number, with 28 awards given. There is moderate competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 10 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE8E525P1138, SPE8E525P0557, SPE8E525P0375, SPE8E525P0375, SPE8E524P1440. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 631,339.94.
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 Apr 12, 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 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. Information is in the Hazardous Materials Information Resource System (HMIRS). NSN 4240016781718 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 Aug 01, 2025.