# NSN 5985-00-509-1182: Attenuator, Variable

NSN 5985-00-509-1182 (also written 5985005091182; NIIN 00-509-1182) is an attenuator, variable in Federal Supply Class 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. 12 manufacturer part numbers from 9 suppliers are on record. It was last purchased in Oct 2026.

## Identification

- NSN: 5985-00-509-1182 (5985005091182)
- NIIN: 00-509-1182 (005091182)
- Item name: ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE
- Federal Supply Class: [FSC 5985 Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment](https://nsnexplorer.com/fsc/5985/)
- Federal Supply Group: [FSG 59](https://nsnexplorer.com/group/59/)
- Acquisition method suffix code: AMSC C: needs engineering source approval; other sources must qualify first. (observed 2026-10-10)
- Acquisition method code: 1

## Characteristics

| Code | Requirement | Reply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AHUC | COAXIAL CONNECTOR SERIES DESIGNATION | SMA |
| ABMK | OVERALL WIDTH | INCHES MAXIMUM 1.580 |
| CQTQ | ADJUSTMENT DEVICE TYPE AND QUANTITY | SLOTTED SCREW 1 |
| TTQY | TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY | CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE 2 |
| ASYC | INSERTION LOSS AT MINIMUM ATTENUATION IN MAXIMUM DECIBELS | 2.0 |
| ASYD | OVERALL ATTENUATION RANGE IN DECIBELS | 0.0 TO 10.0 |
| ABKR | CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITIES PARALLEL TO WIDTH | INCHES NOMINAL 1.090 |
| AHTW | VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO | 1.20 AND 1.50 AND 2.00 |
| ASYF | ATTENUATION VARIATION METHOD | CONTINUOUS |
| AEBV | UNTHREADED MOUNTING HOLE DIAMETER | INCHES NOMINAL 0.140 |
| AAFS | APPLICATION DESIGN | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| AAQL | BODY STYLE | — |
| ABHP | OVERALL LENGTH | INCHES MAXIMUM 1.560 |
| ABKQ | CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITIES PARALLEL TO LENGTH | INCHES NOMINAL 0.340 |
| AJDB | POWER RATING | MILLIWATTS AVERAGE 500.0 |
| CTGG | IMPEDANCE RATING IN OHMS | INPUT-OUTPUT 50.0 |
| ABKW | OVERALL HEIGHT | INCHES MAXIMUM 1.100 |
| BNGR | FREQUENCY RANGE | MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM 0.000 AND MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM 400.000 |

## Part numbers

| Part number | CAGE | Supplier | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1310AS2977 | 30003 | NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND MANAGED ORIGINAL DESIGN ACTIVITY NOT MATERIAL/PARTS SUPPLIER | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 468-0042 | 52151 | CONTINENTAL ELECTRONICS CORP | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 5L.5177.001.92 | D1901 | HENSOLDT SENSORS GMBH DIV SEPS | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 5L5177-001-92 | D1901 | HENSOLDT SENSORS GMBH DIV SEPS | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 654VE7067-1 | 81755 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION DIV LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS COMPANY | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 707943-1 | 3B150 | RAYTHEON COMPANY DBA RAYTHEON CO | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 707943-1 | 49956 | RAYTHEON COMPANY DIV CORP | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| ARM-1 | 12457 | MERRIMAC INDUSTRIES, INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| ARM-1/26492 | 12457 | MERRIMAC INDUSTRIES, INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| ARM-1/5117 | 06141 | L3 AVIATION PRODUCTS, INC. DBA L3 TECHNOLOGIES | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| SM-C-801289 | 80063 | US ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS MATERIEL READINESS COMMAND LOGISTICS ENGINEERING DIR | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| SM-C-801289-1 | 80063 | US ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS MATERIEL READINESS COMMAND LOGISTICS ENGINEERING DIR | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |

## Price history

Newest first.

| Date | Unit price | Quantity | Supplier | Agency | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-10-20 | $2,497.00 | 2 | VICTOR MICROWAVE, INC | — | [record](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=5985005091182) |

## Contract awards

Newest first.

| Date | Award | Description | Recipient | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-10-20 | [SPE7M327V0197](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=5985005091182) | ATTENUATOR, VARIABLE | VICTOR MICROWAVE, INC | $4,994.00 |

## Sources

- DLA DIBBS RFQs for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=5985005091182&category=nsn
- DLA DIBBS awards for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=5985005091182
- 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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