National Stock Number (NSN) 2540-01-454-0663, or NIIN 014540663, (hook,tow) was assigned March 18, 1998 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN replaces 1 stock number, 2540011896472.
There are 2 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. None of the associated 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, only one supplier is 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 Jan 13, 2017. There have been 2 contracts issued for this part number, with 2 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: SPE7L417P0707, SPM7L211V6271. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 32,198.16.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 2 different weapons systems.
There has been very little 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 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) 20165. [A METAL HOOK-SHAPED ITEM, SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO BE MOUNTED ON A VEHICLE TO FACILITATE ATTACHMENT OF A CHAIN, ROPE, AND/OR CABLE FOR TOWING PURPOSES. SEE ALSO HOOK, PINTLE AND PINTLE ASSEMBLY, TOWING.]. 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 2540014540663 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8302300000: other mountings, fittings and similar articles (except hinges) suitable for motor vehicles; and parts thereof, all of base metal. The Schedule B End Use is listed as other parts and accessories of vehicles. NAICS classification category 332510: hardware manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.