National Stock Number
4730-01-551-6497
National Stock Number (NSN) 4730-01-551-6497, or NIIN 015516497, (elbow,boss) was assigned May 23, 2007 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 3 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 3 suppliers. Today, 2 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 2 suppliers are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years, with the most recent procurement date of Sep 24, 2015. There have been 3 contracts issued for this part number, with 3 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: SPE7M015VE179, SPE7M015VE179, SPE7M014M0039, SPE7M013M2525. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 226.60.
This NSN is unique to one weapons system.
There has been very little 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 May 16, 2013, 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) 22676. [A FITTING THAT FORMS AN ANGLE OF LESS THAN 180 DEGREES (3.141 RADIANS) FROM THE STRAIGHT FLOW. THE BOSS CONNECTIONS HAVE EXTERNAL AND/OR INTERNAL MACHINE THREADS (STRAIGHT THREADS OTHER THAN PIPE OR HOSE SERIES), AND ARE DESIGNED TO FACILITATE A GASKET, PREFORMED PACKING, WASHER, OR THE LIKE, TO FORM A SEAL AT THE BOSS. IT MAY HAVE SIDE OR HEEL INLET(S). IT IS DESIGNED TO JOIN TWO BOSSES OR BOSS FITTINGS ON ITEMS SUCH AS TANKS, HOUSINGS, VALVE FITTINGS, AND THE LIKE. EXCLUDES:ELBOW, TUBE.]. 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 4730015516497 does not contain precious metals.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.