National Stock Number
4020-01-572-8257
National Stock Number (NSN) 4020-01-572-8257, or NIIN 015728257, (rope,fibrous) was assigned March 26, 2009 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 3 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. One of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by one supplier. Today, one supplier is listed as an Active supplier for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, there are no suppliers that are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number has been procured by the US Government within the last year, but shows no recent (last 90 days) procurement activity. There have been 21 contracts issued for this part number, with 21 awards given. There is heavy competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 11 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE8EE24P0633, SPE8EE24P0289, SPE8EE24P0118, SPE8EE23P0732, SPE8EE23P0655. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 545,545.05.
There has been a small amount of demand for this national stock number. The demand for this NSN originated from less than 5 countries. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Aug 26, 2015, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) The Government has unlimited rights to the technical data, and the data package is complete. Valid AMCs: 1 and 2.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 31134. [AN ASSEMBLAGE OF FIBERS OR FILAMENTS (INCLUDES NATURAL OR SYNTHETIC FIBERS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ASBESTOS) IN THE FORM OF A CONTINUOUS CYLINDRICAL LENGTH, 1/8 INCH (3.175 MM) OR OVER IN NOMINAL DIAMETER. IT IS STRANDED CONSTRUCTION MADE BY TWISTING OR LAYING TOGETHER 3 OR MORE STRANDS IN WHICH EACH SUCCESSIVE TWIST DIRECTION IS IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO THE PRECEDING TWIST. SEE ALSO TWINE, FIBROUS; AND CORD, FIBROUS. EXCLUDES:ITEMS WITH FITTINGS OR LOOP ENDS; HOUSELINE; RATLINE; ROPE, ASBESTOS; ROUNDLINE; SEIZING STUFF; YACHT MARLINE; ROPE; WIRE; AND FIBER (AS MODIFIED).]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 4020015728257 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 5607210000: twine, cordage rope & cable wh/not plaited/braided/impreg/covered or sheathed of sisal or other textile fibers genus agave binder or baler twine. The Schedule B End Use is listed as cotton fiber cloth.
This information was last updated on Apr 01, 2025.