National Stock Number (NSN) 6230-01-513-8446, or NIIN 015138446, (light,head,utility) was assigned October 8, 2003 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 4 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 a year. There have been 138 contracts issued for this part number, with 145 awards given. There is heavy competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 16 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE8E724V0827, SPE8E724P0422, SPE8E724P0383, SPE8E723P0378, SPE8E722V1325. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 65,965.74.
This national stock number is in high demand. 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 Dec 02, 2006, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Acquire directly from the actual manufacturer, whether or not the prime contractor is the actual manufacturer. 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) 52363. [AN ITEM DESIGNED TO PROJECT A BEAM OF LIGHT. IT INCLUDES AN ADJUSTABLE HEADBAND, ALLOWING IT TO HOLD ITS POSITION ON THE WEARER'S FOREHEAD. IT MAY INCLUDE ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS BATTERIES, STORAGE BOX, AND THE LIKE.]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. 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 6230015138446 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8513100000: portable electric lamps, using own source of energy (dry battery, storage battery, or magneto), other than lighting equipment of heading 8512. The Schedule B End Use is listed as cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.. NAICS classification category 335129: other lighting equipment manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.