National Stock Number
4010-01-642-2029
National Stock Number (NSN) 4010-01-642-2029, or NIIN 016422029, (chain,bead) was assigned February 17, 2015 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 not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years, with the most recent procurement date of Aug 13, 2018. There have been 6 contracts issued for this part number, with 6 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: SPE4A618V426V, SPE4A018P0930, SPE4A618PG357, SPE4A618V121V, SPE4A618V6275. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 1,428.33.
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 Feb 18, 2015, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) This part is a commercial/non-developmental/off-the-shelf-item. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 06642. [A SERIES OF HOLLOW BALL-SHAPED UNITS INTERCONNECTED BY SHORT PIECES OF WIRE IN THE FORM OF "DUMBBELLS". EACH KNOB END OF WIRE IS INCLOSED BY A BALL MAKING AN EXTREMELY FLEXIBLE CONTINUATION. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE CHAIN WITH ATTACHMENTS OR TERMINATIONS. FOR CHAIN(S) WITH ATTACHMENTS OR TERMINATIONS, USE CHAIN ASSEMBLY, SINGLE LEG.]. 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 4010016422029 does not contain precious metals.
This information was last updated on Apr 01, 2025.