National Stock Number (NSN) 5970-01-217-8835, or NIIN 012178835, (insulating varnish,electrical) was assigned October 5, 1985 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 9 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 2 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 5 suppliers. Today, 5 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 4 suppliers are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts. ISO Group has several sources of supply for this NSN.
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 83 contracts issued for this part number, with 68 awards given. There is moderate competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 6 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE4A625PM169, SPE4A625PM169, SPE4A625PM169, SPE4A625PM169, SPE4A625PM169. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 67,854.64.
This NSN is very common among different weapons systems, belonging to 28 different platforms.
This national stock number is in high demand. The demand for this NSN originated from less than 5 countries. The 24 month forecast from the US Government for this part number has low volatility, with an estimated forecasted value of US$ 17,424. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Dec 02, 2004, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) Acquisition of this part is controlled by QPL procedures. Valid AMCs: 1 and 2.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 16220. [A LIQUID PREPARATION WHICH DRIES BY EVAPORATION AND/OR OXIDATION AND IS SPECIFICALLY COMPOUNDED TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL INSULATING CHARACTERISTICS. IT MAY HAVE OTHER INCIDENTAL VALUES SUCH AS RESISTANCE TO MOISTURE, FUNGUS, OR THE LIKE. FOR ITEMS WHICH ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY COMPOUNDED TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL INSULATING CHARACTERISTICS, USE VARNISH, OIL OR LACQUER. SEE ALSO INSULATING COMPOUND, ELECTRICAL.]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. Information is in the Hazardous Materials Information Resource System (HMIRS). NSN 5970012178835 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8546900000: electrical insulators, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as electric apparatus. NAICS classification category 326199: all other plastics product manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.