National Stock Number (NSN) 2530-01-285-6296, or NIIN 012856296, (tie rod,steering) was assigned September 17, 1988 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 5 suppliers. Today, 3 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 not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years, with the most recent procurement date of Aug 15, 2013. There have been 5 contracts issued for this part number, with 5 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 5 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPM7L313M6460, SPM7L213V1291, SPM7L112MV064, SPM7L112MV064, SPM7L111VA546. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 18,238.30.
This NSN is very common among different weapons systems, belonging to 26 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. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Jun 02, 2006, 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 data needed to produce this item from additional sources is not physically available. Valid AMCs: 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 19164. [AN ITEM DESIGNED TO FORM A CONNECTION OR LINK, EITHER DIRECT OR INDIRECTLY BETWEEN THE STEERING KNUCKLE ARMS. IT IS USED TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT OF THE WHEELS AND TO FACILITATE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. SEE ALSO DRAG LINK, STEERING.]. 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 2530012856296 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8708945000: steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes for vehicles, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as other parts and accessories of vehicles. NAICS classification category 336330: motor vehicle steering and suspension components (except spring) manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.