# NSN 6230-01-143-4778: Light, Marker, Distress

NSN 6230-01-143-4778 (also written 6230011434778; NIIN 01-143-4778) is a light, marker, distress in Federal Supply Class 6230, Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment. 23 manufacturer part numbers from 12 suppliers are on record. It was last purchased in Sep 2026.

## Identification

- NSN: 6230-01-143-4778 (6230011434778)
- NIIN: 01-143-4778 (011434778)
- Item name: LIGHT,MARKER,DISTRESS
- Federal Supply Class: [FSC 6230 Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment](https://nsnexplorer.com/fsc/6230/)
- Federal Supply Group: [FSG 62](https://nsnexplorer.com/group/62/)
- Acquisition method suffix code: AMSC C: needs engineering source approval; other sources must qualify first. (observed 2026-10-23)
- Acquisition method code: 1

## Characteristics

| Code | Requirement | Reply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ABHP | OVERALL LENGTH | INCHES NOMINAL 9.900 |
| ADAV | OVERALL DIAMETER | INCHES NOMINAL 2.200 |
| AGAV | END ITEM IDENTIFICATION | VIRGINIA CLASS CGN (41); FORRESTAL CLASS CV; LOS ANGELES CLASS SSN (688); SPRUANCE CLASS DD (963); FIRE PUMPS; LANDING CRAFT AIR CUSHION (LCAC); NIMITZ CLASS CVN; STURGEON CLASS SSN (637); TICONDEROGA CLASS CG (47); AN/SRN-25(V) NAVIGATION RADIO SET |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | OPERATION: THROW 3M-3 OVERBOARD OR TURN UPRIGHT AND STROBE LIGHT WILL AUTOMATICALLY BEING TO FLASH; BATTERY: 2 AA LITHIUM BATTERIES (L91); ACTIVATION: AUTOMATIC GRAVITY SWITCH; MATERIAL: UV RESISTANT POLYCARBONATE; COLOR: INTERNATIONAL SAFETY ORANGE; BUOYANT: YES; WEIGHT: 0.66 LBS (300G); LIGHT ONLY: 0.71LBS (330G); LIGHT WITH BATTERIES: 0.90LBS (406G); LIGHT EMITTING DIODE WITH A MINIMUM OF 3 CANDELAS PER FLASH IN ALL DIRECTIONS; VISIBILITY: 360 DEGREES VISIBILITY; FLASH RATE: 50-70 TIMES PER MINUTE; MOUNTING BRACKET: UV RESISTANT POLYCARBONATE BRACKET INCLUDED / SAME MOUNTING HOLE PATTERN AS PREVIOUS SM-2 MODEL FOR EASY RETROFIT; DROP TESTED TO 76 METERS (249 FEET) |
| MATT | MATERIAL | BODY PLASTIC POLYCARBONATE |
| SPCL | SPECIAL TEST FEATURES | OPERATIONAL LIFE: 40 HOURS OVER 3 CD AT 30 DEGREES CELSIUS (86 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT) / 24 HOURS OVER 3 CD AT -1 DEGREES CELSIUS (30 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT); APPROVALS: USCG, MED AND SOLAS |

## Part numbers

| Part number | CAGE | Supplier | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 623000069 | 094BB | GAUZON IBERICA SL | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 815-F-1197249C PIECES28,29,30 | 80064 | NAVAL SHIP SYSTEMS COMMAND | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 815F1197249PC5 | 80064 | NAVAL SHIP SYSTEMS COMMAND | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| ACR SM-2 P/N 3940.1 | 18560 | ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DBA ACR ELECTRONICS INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| ACR/SM-2 | 18560 | ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DBA ACR ELECTRONICS INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| ACR1SM-2 | 8A849 | FEDCAP REHABILITATION SERVICES, INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| CGSPEC161.010 CHAPTER 1 TITLE 46 | 81340 | UNITED STATES COAST GUARD DBA U.S.C.G. SFLC DIV SURFACE FORCES LOGISTICS CENTER (SFLC) | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| E/SM-2 | U4207 | SURVITEC SERVICE & DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| FRS/MS-2000M | 8A849 | FEDCAP REHABILITATION SERVICES, INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| FRS/SM-2 | 8A849 | FEDCAP REHABILITATION SERVICES, INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| FRS/SM-3 | 18560 | ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DBA ACR ELECTRONICS INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| FSR/SM-2 | 8A849 | FEDCAP REHABILITATION SERVICES, INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| MIL-L-24532 | 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-R-24532 | 06101 | UNITED STATES COAST GUARD YARD | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| MIL-R-24532 | 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/) |
| MS2000-M | 8A849 | FEDCAP REHABILITATION SERVICES, INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| SM-2 | 8A849 | FEDCAP REHABILITATION SERVICES, INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| SN-TD | 63607 | TEK-LITE INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| SS-1-TD | 0FDD9 | MULTI-SPEC PRODUCTS CORP | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| SS777 | 0FDD9 | MULTI-SPEC PRODUCTS CORP | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| UL1196 PARA 3.1 | 88193 | UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| UL1196-PARE 3.1 | 88193 | UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| UL1196-PARE.3.1 | D9182 | ZF INDUSTRIEANTRIEBE WITTEN GMBH | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |

## Contract awards

Newest first.

| Date | Award | Description | Recipient | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-09-14 | [SPE4A626D0067/SPE4A626F425G](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6230011434778) | LIGHT, MARKER, DISTRESS | — | $206,850.33 |

## Sources

- DLA DIBBS RFQs for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=6230011434778&category=nsn
- DLA DIBBS awards for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6230011434778
- 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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