National Stock Number
5855-01-670-0577
National Stock Number (NSN) 5855-01-670-0577, or NIIN 016700577, (eyeshield,optical instrument) was assigned February 2, 2018 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 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 not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years.
Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Feb 03, 2018, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) This part is a commercial/non-developmental/off-the-shelf-item. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 22120. [A RESILIENT RUBBER ITEM, DESIGNED TO BE ATTACHED TO THE VIEWING APERTURE OF AN OPTICAL INSTRUMENT, TO MAINTAIN PROPER EYE DISTANCE AND TO PROTECT THE EYE(S) OF THE OBSERVER FROM STRAY LIGHT, WIND, AND/OR INJURY DUE TO SHOCK OF GUN FIRE OR SIMILAR DISTURBANCES. EXCLUDES:VISOR, PERISCOPE.]. 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 5855016700577 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.