National Stock Number
8465-01-004-6225
National Stock Number (NSN) 8465-01-004-6225, or NIIN 010046225, (boatswain's pipe) was assigned June 11, 1975 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN replaces 1 stock number, 8465003720636.
There are 5 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. One 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 several sources of supply for this NSN.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over a year. There have been 10 contracts issued for this part number, with 10 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 3 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE1C123P0587, SPE1C123P0587, SPE1C123P0587, SPE1C123P0587, SPE1C123P0587. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 1,264,417.50.
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$ 19,228. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Mar 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) 23510. [A SMALL SHRILL WHISTLELIKE ITEM USED ABOARD SHIP TO ATTRACT ATTENTION FOR ORDERS AND FOR SIDE RAIL CEREMONIES.]. 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 8465010046225 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 9208900080: mouth-blown sound signalling instruments, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.. NAICS classification category 339999: all other miscellaneous manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.