National Stock Number (NSN) 5985-01-496-8596, or NIIN 014968596, (spark gap) was assigned April 30, 2002 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. One of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 4 suppliers. Today, 4 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 3 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 Aug 24, 2012. There have been 5 contracts issued for this part number, with 5 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 3 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPM4A612MNE57, SPM4A612MKF08, SPM4A412M0732, SPM4A612MGT29, SPM4A610M1056. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 63,611.00.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 4 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. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Jun 05, 2015, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Acquire only from the prime contractor although the engineering data identifies the Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE) and part number of a source other than the prime contractor. The Government physically does not have in its possession sufficient, accurate, or legible data to purchase this part from other than current source(s). (NOTE: This code is applicable only to parts under immediate buy requirements and only as long as the deficiency is under review for resolution and appropriate recoding.) Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 00171. [AN ITEM DESIGNED TO ACT AS A SWITCHING OR TRIGGERING DEVICE BY MEANS OF A DISRUPTIVE DISCHARGE OF ELECTRICITY (A SPARK) BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES. THE INSULATION (USUALLY AIR) BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES IS SELF-RESTORING AFTER PASSAGE OF THE SPARK. FOR SPARK GAPS USED AS A PROTECTIVE DEVICE, SEE ARRESTER, ELECTRICAL SURGE. FOR ITEMS WITH ADDITIONAL CIRCUITRY WHICH PERFORM COMPLETE MODULATION FUNCTIONS, SEE MODULATOR, RADAR.]. 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 5985014968596 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8409918000: parts for spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as industrial engines. NAICS classification category 333618: other engine equipment manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jun 01, 2024.