National Stock Number (NSN) 6605-00-515-5637, or NIIN 005155637, (compass,magnetic,unmounted) was assigned January 1, 1963 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 5 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 3 of those 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, there are no suppliers that 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 5 years, with the most recent procurement date of Oct 05, 2016. There have been 3 contracts issued for this part number, with 5 awards given. The US Government has only awarded those contracts to one supplier. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE4A617P0287, SPE4A617P0287, SPE4A617P0287, SPE4A617P0287, SPE4A617P0287. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 369,858.10.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 5 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 high volatility, with an estimated forecasted value of US$ 34,293. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on May 02, 2006, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) The Government has unlimited rights to the technical data, and the data package is complete. Valid AMCs: 1 and 2.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 16207. [AN INSTRUMENT WHICH UTILIZES A MAGNETIC NEEDLE OR INDICATOR AND A GRADUATED DIAL OR CARD TO DETERMINE DIRECTION IN RELATION TO THE MAGNETIC NORTH. IT DOES NOT HAVE PROVISIONS FOR MOUNTING IN A FIXED POSITION WHEN IN USE. IT MAY INCLUDE A MIRROR BISECTED BY A HAIRLINE AND AFFIXED TO THE INSIDE OF A HINGED COVER.]. 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 6605005155637 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.