National Stock Number (NSN) 3431-00-986-5764, or NIIN 009865764, (torch,welding,gas shielded arc) was assigned January 1, 1962 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. 5 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 7 suppliers. Today, 5 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 is actively being procured by the US Government, with procurement history within the last 90 days. 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: SPE8E925P0933, SPM8E311V0509, SPM8E311V0509, SPM8E310V1069, SPM8E310V0799. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 1,970.25.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 6 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. The 24 month forecast from the US Government for this part number has high volatility, with an estimated forecasted value of US$ 1,026. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Jul 02, 2006, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) The Government does not have adequate data, lacks rights to data, or both, needed to purchase this part from additional sources. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 33825. [A TUBULAR OR GUN-SHAPED INSTRUMENT, HAND OR MACHINE HELD, FOR ARC WELDING AND PROVIDING AN ATMOSPHERE OF GAS. IT IS DESIGNED TO PERMIT USE OF VARIOUS TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES FOR DIFFERENT WELDING IN TUNGSTEN INERT GAS WELDING OR VARIOUS WIRE ELECTRODES IN CARBON DIOXIDE OR METAL INERT-GAS WELDING. WIRE ELECTRODES ARE FED THROUGH THE TORCH IN USE. THE ITEM CONSISTS OF A HANDLE AND A TORCH HEAD. EXCLUDES:TORCH, WELDING. SEE ALSO TORCH OUTFIT, WELDING, GAS SHIELDED ARC.]. 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 3431009865764 contains an unknown precious metal.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8515902000: welding machine parts and parts of apparatus. The Schedule B End Use is listed as metalworking machine tools. NAICS classification category 333992: welding and soldering equipment manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.