National Stock Number (NSN) 5855-01-394-3688, or NIIN 013943688, (filter,infrared light) was assigned August 7, 1994 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. 2 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 6 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. ISO Group has several sources of supply for this NSN.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over a year. There have been 17 contracts issued for this part number, with 22 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: SPE4A722F3237, SPE4A722F1170, SPE4A722F1170, SPE4A721F7543, SPE4A721F7543. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 161,809.84.
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. The 24 month forecast from the US Government for this part number has medium volatility, with an estimated forecasted value of US$ 39,440. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on May 21, 2008, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 38885. [AN ITEM FABRICATED OF A SPECIAL GLASS OR OTHER SUITABLE MATERIAL FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSMITTING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION HAVING WAVELENGTHS GREATER THAN THOSE OF MICROWAVES AND BLOCKING ALL OTHER WAVELENGTHS OF LIGHT. IT IS DESIGNED TO FIT INTO THE APERTURE OF A SUITABLE LIGHT SOURCE OR DETECTOR. EXCLUDES:FILTER, ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT.]. There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 5855013943688 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 9014900000: parts & accessories for direction finding compasses and other navigational instruments and appliances. The Schedule B End Use is listed as marine engines, parts. NAICS classification category 334511: search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.