National Stock Number (NSN) 1670-01-040-2569, or NIIN 010402569, (parachute assembly and container) was assigned May 5, 1977 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 4 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 2 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 3 suppliers. Today, 2 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 2 suppliers 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 11 contracts issued for this part number, with 10 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 2 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE4A725P8481, SPE4A725P8481, SPE4A725P2963, SPE4A725P2963, SPE4A724PE809. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 3,868,573.62.
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$ 2,243. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Aug 09, 2019, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) The data or the rights to use the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources are not owned by the Government and it has been determined that it is uneconomical to purchase them. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 35339. [AN ASSEMBLED UNIT DESIGNED TO RETARD THE DESCENT OF A GUIDED MISSILE FOR MIDAIR RECOVERY. THE UNIT MAY CONSIST OF A MAIN AND DROGUE PARACHUTE, A CONTAINER, AND RECOVERY SUSPENSION FACILITIES.]. This item is a Flight Safety Critical Aircraft Part (FSCAP). There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 1670010402569 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8804000000: parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotochutes; parts thereof and accessories thereto. The Schedule B End Use is listed as aircraft launching gear, parachutes, etc.. NAICS classification category 314999: all other miscellaneous textile product mills.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.