National Stock Number (NSN) 6605-00-815-1903, or NIIN 008151903, (compass,magnetic,mounted) was assigned January 1, 1960 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. 3 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 3 suppliers. Today, 3 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, only one supplier is deemed design controlled or valid supply parts. ISO Group has a strong supply network for this NSN, with 15 sources of supply.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over a year. There have been 24 contracts issued for this part number, with 41 awards given. The US Government has only awarded those contracts to one supplier. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE4A623P8960, SPE4A623P8960, SPE4A623P8960, SPE4A622V514V, SPE4A622V514V. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 2,488,325.85.
This NSN is very common among different weapons systems, belonging to 28 different platforms.
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 low volatility, with an estimated forecasted value of US$ 179,140. 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.) Acquisition of this part is controlled by QPL procedures. Valid AMCs: 1 and 2.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 16206. [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 HAS PROVISIONS FOR MOUNTING IN A FIXED POSITION TO INSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT WHEN IN USE.]. 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 6605008151903 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.