National Stock Number (NSN) 5855-01-501-5176, or NIIN 015015176, (filter,infrared light) was assigned October 3, 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. 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 36 contracts issued for this part number, with 37 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: SPE4A125P1141, SPE4A125P1141, SPE4A125P1141, SPE4A125P1141, SPE4A724F5584. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 756,184.49.
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 26, 2008, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Acquire directly from the actual manufacturer, whether or not the prime contractor is the actual manufacturer. 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) 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.]. 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 5855015015176 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 Jul 01, 2025.