# NSN 5850-00-501-1455: Light, Signal

NSN 5850-00-501-1455 (also written 5850005011455; NIIN 00-501-1455) is a light, signal in Federal Supply Class 5850, Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment. 12 manufacturer part numbers from 8 suppliers are on record. It was last purchased in Oct 2026.

## Identification

- NSN: 5850-00-501-1455 (5850005011455)
- NIIN: 00-501-1455 (005011455)
- Item name: LIGHT,SIGNAL
- Federal Supply Class: [FSC 5850 Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment](https://nsnexplorer.com/fsc/5850/)
- Federal Supply Group: [FSG 58](https://nsnexplorer.com/group/58/)
- Acquisition method suffix code: AMSC C: needs engineering source approval; other sources must qualify first. (observed 2026-10-28)
- Acquisition method code: 1

## Characteristics

| Code | Requirement | Reply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MATT | MATERIAL | BODY ALUMINUM ALLOY |
| AHHZ | WIRING PROVISION LENGTH | ALL PROVISIONS INCHES NOMINAL 130.0 |
| ASXH | VOLTAGE RATING IN VOLTS | AC NOMINAL 22.5 OR DC NOMINAL 25.2 |
| CRHX | LAMP TYPE ACCOMMODATED AND QUANTITY | INCANDESCENT 1 |
| CRLP | LENS TYPE AND QUANTITY | CONVEX, SEMI-DOME 1 |
| TEST | TEST DATA DOCUMENT | STANDARD (INCLUDES INDUSTRY OR ASSOCIATION STANDARDS, INDIVIDUAL MANUFACTUREER STANDARDS, ETC.). 96906--S19106 SY-BOL 106.1 |
| TMQY | FURNISHED ITEMS AND QUANTITY | INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 1 AND LAMP 1 |
| ABKW | OVERALL HEIGHT | INCHES NOMINAL 9.968 |
| AEYM | LIGHT BEAM MOTION | FLASHING |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | CRITICAL APPLICATION,POSEIDON MATERIAL; TRIDENT MATERIAL; HULL; ELECTRONICS; WEAPON SYSTEM ESSENTIAL |
| AEUJ | LAMP BASE TYPE ACCOMMODATED | MOGUL END PRONG |
| AEXD | LENS COLOR | COLORLESS |
| SHPE | SHAPE | IRREGULAR |
| CRTL | CRITICALITY CODE JUSTIFICATION | FEAT |
| CTXJ | LENS SURFACE CONDITION | BACK SMOOTH |
| AEZK | BEAM SIGNAL TYPE | INTERRUPTED |
| AEZL | BEAM SIGNAL METHOD | CIRCUIT |
| AEZM | BEAM SIGNAL CONTROL LOCATION | LOCAL |
| AGAV | END ITEM IDENTIFICATION | TICONDEROGA CLASS CG (47), NIMIZ CLASS CVN, LOS ANGELES CLASS SSN (688), VIRGINIA CLASS CGN (41), STURGEON CLASS SSN (673), KIDD CLASS DDG, DEEP SUBMERGENCE SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (DSSP), FORRESTAL CLASS CV, SUBMARINE HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS, SPRUANCE CLASS DD (963) |
| CTXJ | LENS SURFACE CONDITION | FACE STIPPLED |
| AEXK | LENS TRANSPARENCY | TRANSPARENT |
| AEYB | WIRING PROVISION METHOD | CABLE ASSEMBLY |
| SFTT | SURFACE TREATMENT | BODY PAINT |
| ADAV | OVERALL DIAMETER | INCHES NOMINAL 6.562 |
| TTQY | TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY | CONNECTOR, PLUG, EXTERNAL, 3 CONTACTS, 1 CONTACT U-SHAPED FOR GROUND 2 |

## Part numbers

| Part number | CAGE | Supplier | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12550 | 31281 | DISAN ENGINEERING CORP | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 1550A | 21435 | FALGE ENGINEERING SERVICE | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 9000S6405-74470TYR70A | 80064 | NAVAL SHIP SYSTEMS COMMAND | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| FSP127COMMERCIAL A4023 24 V 3PIN | K0165 | FRANCIS SEARCHLIGHTS LTD DIV FRANCIS SEARCHLIGHTS LTD | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| MIL-L-24282 | 81349 | MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| MIL-L-24282 | 8D690 | WILMER MFG CO | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| MIL-L-24282 SYM106-1 | 81349 | MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| MIL-L-24282 SYM106-2 | 81349 | MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| MIL24282 | 81349 | MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| MS19106SYM106-1M0D | 26571 | FMC CORP MARINE AND RAIL EQUIPMENT DIV | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| SYMBOL 106.1 | 10741 | CARLISLE & FINCH CO | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| SYMBOL 106.1 | 81349 | MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |

## Contract awards

Newest first.

| Date | Award | Description | Recipient | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-10-27 | [SPE4A724PA323](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=5850005011455) | LIGHT, SIGNAL | CARLISLE & FINCH CO | $239,265.00 |
| 2026-10-27 | [SPE4A724PA323](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=5850005011455) | LIGHT, SIGNAL | CARLISLE & FINCH CO | $239,265.00 |

## Sources

- DLA DIBBS RFQs for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=5850005011455&category=nsn
- DLA DIBBS awards for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=5850005011455
- 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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