National Stock Number (NSN) 4820-00-204-3448, or NIIN 002043448, (valve,plug) was assigned January 1, 1960 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 2 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 been procured by the US Government within the last year, but shows no recent (last 90 days) procurement activity. There have been 7 contracts issued for this part number, with 6 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 5 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE7M325P0475, SPE7M325P0475, SPE7M423P2476, SPE7MC23P0505, SPE7M221P2038. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 626,647.75.
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 Dec 12, 2013, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for competitive acquisition for the first time. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) The data or the rights to use the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources are not owned by the Government and it has been determined that it is uneconomical to purchase them. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 05490. [A VALVE DESIGNED TO CONTROL THE FLOW OF A FLUID BY THE ROTATION OF A PORTED PLUG OR PLUG SECTOR WITHIN A SUITABLE PORTED SEAT. THE PLUG REQUIRES LUBRICATION FOR EASE OF OPERATION OR CONTAINS A BONDED COMPOSITION SEAL(S). SEE ALSO VALVE, SEATLESS AND COCK, PLUG.]. 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 4820002043448 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8481805090: taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, nesoi, hand operated, of materials other than copper, iron or steel. The Schedule B End Use is listed as industrial machines, other. NAICS classification category 332911: industrial valve manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.