National Stock Number (NSN) 6605-01-571-6052, or NIIN 015716052, (compass,magnetic,unmounted) was assigned February 10, 2009 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 3 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 3 suppliers. Today, 3 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 3 suppliers 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 223 contracts issued for this part number, with 219 awards given. There is heavy competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 15 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE4A625PX658, SPE4A625PQ432, SPE4A625V6995, SPE4A625V6995, SPE4A625V6995. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 1,040,710.24.
This national stock number is in high demand. 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$ 450,702. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Sep 29, 2016, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Acquire directly from the actual manufacturer, whether or not the prime contractor is the actual manufacturer. The data needed to produce this item from additional sources is not physically available. Valid AMCs: 3, 4 and 5.
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 6605015716052 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.