National Stock Number (NSN) 3940-01-501-1216, or NIIN 015011216, (sling,endless) was assigned September 25, 2002 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. None of the associated part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 6 suppliers. Today, 6 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 6 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 16 contracts issued for this part number, with 16 awards given. There is moderate competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 6 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE8EE25V0577, SPE8EE25P0334, SPE8EE24P0709, SPE8EE22P0575, SPE8EE17V0147. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 30,108.03.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 5 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$ 7,028. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Dec 06, 2013, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) 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) 05497. [A SLING CONSISTING OF A SINGLE PIECE OF CHAIN, ROPE, OR WEBBING IN THE FORM OF A CLOSED LOOP OR CIRCLE, WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS. EXCLUDES:SLING, DRUM LIFTING.]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 3940015011216 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8431390090: parts for lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as materials handling equipment. NAICS classification category 333120: construction machinery manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.