National Stock Number (NSN) 2530-01-166-1368, or NIIN 011661368, (tie rod end,steering) was assigned November 8, 1983 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN replaces 1 stock number, 3040012630084.
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 3 suppliers. Today, 3 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, only one supplier is deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over a year. There have been 10 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: SPE7L324V5668, SPE7L222V1473, SPE7L319V8452, SPE7L319V3323, SPE7M018V7400. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 25,507.59.
This NSN is fairly common among different weapons systems, belonging to 14 different platforms.
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$ 13,576. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Apr 25, 2008, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Acquire directly from the actual manufacturer, whether or not the prime contractor is the actual manufacturer. The annual buy value of this part falls below the screening threshold of $10,000 but it has been screened for known source(s). (NOTE: This code shall not be used when screening parts entering the inventory. It shall not be assigned in preference to or supersede any other AMSC.) Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 15952. [A METAL DEVICE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SWIVELING CONNECTION BETWEEN A TIE ROD AND ARM OF AN AUTOMOTIVE STEERING MECHANISM.]. 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 2530011661368 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8708295170: parts and accessories, nesoi, of bodies (including cabs) of heading 8701 to 8705. The Schedule B End Use is listed as other parts and accessories of vehicles.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.