National Stock Number (NSN) 6605-01-196-6971, or NIIN 011966971, (compass,magnetic,unmounted) was assigned December 13, 1984 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 7 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 2 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 6 suppliers. Today, 6 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 several sources of supply for this NSN.
This part number is actively being procured by the US Government, with procurement history within the last 90 days. There have been 26 contracts issued for this part number, with 47 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: SPE4A725F6916, SPE4A723F9279, SPE4A723F9279, SPE4A723F8114, SPE4A723F8114. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 49,122,829.41.
This NSN is fairly common among different weapons systems, belonging to 15 different platforms.
There has been a moderate amount of demand for this national stock number. Globally, demand for this NSN has originated from 10 countries. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Jan 02, 2009, 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 but does have other critical feature(s) such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. Information is in the Hazardous Materials Information Resource System (HMIRS). NSN 6605011966971 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.