# NSN 4730-00-196-1980: Nipple, Pipe

NSN 4730-00-196-1980 (also written 4730001961980; NIIN 00-196-1980) is a nipple, pipe in Federal Supply Class 4730, Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings. 6 manufacturer part numbers from 4 suppliers are on record. The government has 1 open solicitation for it.

## Identification

- NSN: 4730-00-196-1980 (4730001961980)
- NIIN: 00-196-1980 (001961980)
- Item name: NIPPLE,PIPE
- Federal Supply Class: [FSC 4730 Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings](https://nsnexplorer.com/fsc/4730/)
- Federal Supply Group: [FSG 47](https://nsnexplorer.com/group/47/)
- Acquisition method suffix code: AMSC G: the government has a complete data package and the rights to use it. (observed 2026-10-10)
- Acquisition method code: 1

## Characteristics

| Code | Requirement | Reply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ZZZK | SPECIFICATION/STANDARD DATA | PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD 81346-AST- B687 AND GOVERNMENT STANDARD 96906--S51846 |
| THSD | THREAD SERIES DESIGNATOR | ALL ENDS NPT |
| MDCL | MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION | OVERALL ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE AST- B43 |
| AHNC | CONNECTION STYLE | — |
| MATT | MATERIAL | OVERALL COPPER ALLOY 230 |
| CQJX | NOMINAL THREAD SIZE | ALL ENDS INCHES 0.250 |
| STYL | STYLE DESIGNATOR | — |
| CWFR | NOMINAL OVERALL LENGTH | INCHES 6.000 |
| AWLS | CONNECTION TYPE | ALL ENDS THREADED EXTERNAL PIPE |

## Part numbers

| Part number | CAGE | Supplier | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ASTM-B687 | 81346 | AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS DBA ASTM INTERNATIONAL | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| B687R-36B | 81346 | AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS DBA ASTM INTERNATIONAL | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| MS51846-36 | 91109 | GA PIPE INC DBA TRENTON PIPE NIPPLE CO | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| MS51846-36 | 96906 | MILITARY STANDARDS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| WWN351 | 81348 | FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| WWN351 | 91109 | GA PIPE INC DBA TRENTON PIPE NIPPLE CO | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |

## Open solicitations

| Solicitation | Quantity | Closes | Link |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SPE7M4-27-T-0258 | 745 | 2026-10-19 | [DIBBS](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=4730001961980&category=nsn) |

## Sources

- DLA DIBBS RFQs for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=4730001961980&category=nsn
- DLA DIBBS awards for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=4730001961980
- AMSC record: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/
- All data is public U.S. government data; every row above links to its source record where one exists.

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