National Stock Number (NSN) 4720-01-017-8291, or NIIN 010178291, (tubing,nonmetallic) was assigned March 14, 1976 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 2 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 one supplier. Today, one supplier is listed as an Active supplier for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, only one supplier is 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 8 contracts issued for this part number, with 8 awards given. There is moderate competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 6 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE7M325V2097, SPE7M420V0295, SPE8E515V2080, SPE8E515V2080, SPE8ES15M0877. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 17,601.05.
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$ 5,139. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Mar 01, 2020, 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 Government physically does not have in its possession sufficient, accurate, or legible data to purchase this part from other than current source(s). (NOTE: This code is applicable only to parts under immediate buy requirements and only as long as the deficiency is under review for resolution and appropriate recoding.) Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 31934. [AN ITEM OF VARYING TUBULAR SHAPES MOLDED OR EXTRUDED FROM NONMETALLIC MATERIAL. IT INCLUDES FLAT FORM PLASTIC TUBING DESIGNED TO BE EXPANDED FOR USE AND RUBBER TUBING DESIGNED TO BE FABRICATED INTO SEALING AND/OR CUSHIONING DEVICES. EXCLUDES HOSE, NONMETALLIC AND TUBE (AS MODIFIED).]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 4720010178291 contains an unknown precious metal.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 3917320000: tubes, pipes & hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, w/o fittings, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as other industrial supplies. NAICS classification category 326220: rubber and plastics hoses and belting manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.