The Tool Kit,fiber Optic System, cataloged under National Stock Number 5180-01-574-5837, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5180 (Sets, Kits, and Outfits of Hand Tools) of the Hand Tools group. The manufacturer of record is Kitco Fiber Optics Inc Div Kitco Fiber Optics. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5180-01-574-5837 |
| Primary Part Number | 0831-8236 |
| Item Name | Tool Kit,fiber Optic System |
| FSC / FSG | 5180 / 51 — Sets, Kits, and Outfits of Hand Tools |
| Manufacturer | Kitco Fiber Optics Inc Div Kitco Fiber Optics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Supplementary Features | A DUAL-PURPOSE OVEN IS REQUIRED TO MELT THE 3M HOT MELTS AND CURE THE EPOXY-STYLE CONNECTORS; A UNIVERSAL CRIMPING TOOL THAT HOLDS SEPARATE CRIMP DIES IS NECESSARY FOR THE VARIOUS CRIMPING SLEEVES SPECIFIED BY EACH MFR |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 0831-8236 PRIMARY | Kitco Fiber Optics Inc Div Kitco Fiber Optics (USA) |
NSN 5180-01-574-5837 is a Tool Kit,fiber Optic System, manufactured by Kitco Fiber Optics Inc Div Kitco Fiber Optics, classified under FSC 5180, Sets, Kits, and Outfits of Hand Tools. Status: active.
NSN 5180-01-574-5837 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 0831-8236 (Kitco Fiber Optics Inc Div Kitco Fiber Optics).
Key specifications for 0831-8236: Supplementary Features: A DUAL-PURPOSE OVEN IS REQUIRED TO MELT THE 3M HOT MELTS AND CURE THE EPOXY-STYLE CONNECTORS; A UNIVERSAL CRIMPING TOOL THAT HOLDS SEPARATE CRIMP DIES IS NECESSARY FOR THE VARIOUS CRIMPING SLEEVES SPECIFIED BY EACH MFR; Special Features: CONTAINS ALL TOOLS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH ALL FROCA (SG) CONNECTORS AND "MILITARY/COMMERCIAL" CONNECTORS INCLUDING 3M HOT MELTS, CORNING UNICAM 9NO EPOXY, NO POLISH), TYCO EPOXY-STYLE, AND LUCENT EPOXY-STYLE CONNECOTRS; KIT SUPPORTS ALL ST, SC ANC LC CONNECTORS FROM EVERY VENDOR; CONTAINS THE QUAL EL FUSION SPLICER THAT FUSION SPLICES FOUR 900-BUFFERED SINGLEMODE OR MULTIMODE TFOCA OR COMMERCIAL FIBERS SIMULTANEOUSLY; ALL SUPPORTING TOOLS WILL STRIP, CLEAVE, FUSE, AND PROTECT 4 FIBERS AT THE SAME TIME; SEPARATE HOLDERS ARE INCLUDED TO SPLICE 250 MICRO FIBERS FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICTIONS; WARFIGHTER CAN FUSION SPLICE ANY KIND OF "PIGTAIL" IN THE BUILDING OR OUTSIDE TFOCA ENVIRONMENT; INCLUDES WATERPROOF MILITARY GRADE CASE WITH PRESSURE RELEASE VALVE; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: CAGE: GROUND TACTICAL QUAD FUSION SPLICING AND GROUND TACTICAL MILITARY/COMMERCIAL FIBER OPTIC TERMINATION KIT; End Item Identification: GPETE. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5180-01-574-5837 has DEMIL Code Q. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.