National Stock Number (NSN) 2540-01-566-0273, or NIIN 015660273, (latch,pintle hook) was assigned August 18, 2008 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There is only one manufacturer part number 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 been procured by the US Government within the last year, but shows no recent (last 90 days) procurement activity. There have been 9 contracts issued for this part number, with 9 awards given. There is moderate competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 7 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE7L325V2000, SPE7L424P0909, SPE7L423P0846, SPE7L423V0155, SPE7L422P2662. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 43,021.34.
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$ 33,388. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Mar 17, 2009, 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) 11401. [A METAL SAFETY DEVICE DESIGNED FOR SECURING A TOWING PINTLE LOCK OR DOG IN EITHER THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION.]. 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 2540015660273 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 9403901000: parts of furniture of a kind used for motor vehicles. The Schedule B End Use is listed as other parts and accessories of vehicles. NAICS classification category 337215: showcase, partition, shelving, and locker manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.