# NSN 4730-00-196-2045: Nipple, Pipe

NSN 4730-00-196-2045 (also written 4730001962045; NIIN 00-196-2045) 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. It was last purchased in Sep 2026.

## Identification

- NSN: 4730-00-196-2045 (4730001962045)
- NIIN: 00-196-2045 (001962045)
- 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MATT | MATERIAL | OVERALL COPPER ALLOY 230 |
| STYL | STYLE DESIGNATOR | — |
| THSD | THREAD SERIES DESIGNATOR | ALL ENDS NPT |
| ZZZK | SPECIFICATION/STANDARD DATA | PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD 81346-AST- B687 AND GOVERNMENT STANDARD 96906--S51846 |
| MDCL | MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION | OVERALL ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE AST- B43 |
| AWLS | CONNECTION TYPE | ALL ENDS THREADED EXTERNAL PIPE |
| AHNC | CONNECTION STYLE | — |
| AGAV | END ITEM IDENTIFICATION | MULTI APPLICATION |
| CQJX | NOMINAL THREAD SIZE | ALL ENDS INCHES 3.000 |
| CWFR | NOMINAL OVERALL LENGTH | INCHES 6.000 |

## Part numbers

| Part number | CAGE | Supplier | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 917907 | 12793 | AQUA-CHEM INC CLEAVER-BROOKS DIV | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 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-198B | 81346 | AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS DBA ASTM INTERNATIONAL | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| MS51846-198 | 12793 | AQUA-CHEM INC CLEAVER-BROOKS DIV | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| MS51846-198 | 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/) |

## Contract awards

Newest first.

| Date | Award | Description | Recipient | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-09-17 | [SPE7M526P5145](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=4730001962045) | NIPPLE, PIPE | — | $8,346.60 |

## Sources

- DLA DIBBS RFQs for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=4730001962045&category=nsn
- DLA DIBBS awards for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=4730001962045
- AMSC record: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/
- USAspending contract actions (each award above links to its record)
- All data is public U.S. government data; every row above links to its source record where one exists.

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