National Stock Number (NSN) 4730-01-244-6021, or NIIN 012446021, (nipple,pipe) was assigned November 15, 1986 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 6 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 2 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 4 suppliers. Today, 4 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 not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years, with the most recent procurement date of Aug 02, 2016. There have been 6 contracts issued for this part number, with 6 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: SPE7MC16VA449, SPE7M116VF937, SPE7M116VF937, SPE7M016VA306, SPE7M016V1657. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 4,660.50.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 3 different weapons systems.
There has been a small amount of demand for this national stock number. The demand for this NSN originated from less than 5 countries. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Apr 02, 2005, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for competitive acquisition for the first time. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) 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) 03782. [A STRAIGHT ONE-PIECE METALLIC PIPE 12 INCHES(304 MM)OR LESS IN LENGTH HAVING EXTERNAL THREADS OF THE SAME SIZE ON BOTH ENDS. IT MAY HAVE A CENTER SECTION WHICH IS EXTERNALLY SHAPED TO ACCOMMODATE A WRENCH. FOR PIPE HAVING INTERNAL THREADS 12 INCHES(304 MM)OR LESS IN LENGTH SEE COUPLING,PIPE. FOR PIPE IN EXCESS OF 12 INCHES(304 MM)SEE PIPE 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 4730012446021 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 7307994000: other fittings nesoi of alloy steel not stainless. The Schedule B End Use is listed as iron and steel products, other. NAICS classification category 332919: other metal valve and pipe fitting manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.