National Stock Number
2540-01-440-4979
National Stock Number (NSN) 2540-01-440-4979, or NIIN 014404979, (adapter,towbar,vehicular) was assigned January 15, 1997 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are no manufacturer part numbers associated to this NSN.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over a year. There have been 17 contracts issued for this part number, with 16 awards given. There is moderate competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 9 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE7L223V1504, SPE7L223V1504, SPE7L323V7198, SPE7L323V7198, SPE7L323V7198. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 2,867,411.45.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 3 different weapons systems.
There has been a small amount of demand for this national stock number. The demand for this NSN originated from less than 5 countries. The 24 month forecast from the US Government for this part number has high volatility, with an estimated forecasted value of US$ 747,215. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Dec 04, 2013, 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) 49768. [AN ADAPTER OF VARYING DESIGN NECESSARY TO FACILITATE THE CONNECTION OF A TOWBAR, MOTOR VEHICLE OR TOWBAR, RECOVERY VEHICLE TO THE TOWING EYE(S) OR HOOK(S) OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. INCLUDES SWIVELLING TYPE ADAPTERS.]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. There is no information in the HMIRS; however, the NSN is in an FSC in Table II of Federal Standard 313 and an MSDS may be required by the user. The requirement for an MSDS is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of the product. NSN 2540014404979 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8708998175: parts and accessories, for motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as other parts and accessories of vehicles.
This information was last updated on Dec 01, 2024.