National Stock Number (NSN) 6605-00-553-8795, or NIIN 005538795, (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 6 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 3 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 4 suppliers. Today, 3 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, there are no suppliers that are 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 23 contracts issued for this part number, with 39 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 2 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE4A625F7469, SPE4A625F7469, SPE4A625F0809, SPE4A625F0809, SPE4A624F274T. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 588,726.74.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 2 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$ 178,267. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Oct 27, 2020, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Not established. Not established.
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. 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 6605005538795 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.