NSN 4240-01-217-0948, 4240012170948
FOOT GUARDS

Federal Supply Classification: FSC 4240 - Safety and Rescue Equipment
National Item Identification Number: NIIN 012170948
Codification Country: United States
Item Name Code: INC 77777
Criticality: (X) This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.
Hazardous Material Indicator Code: (P) 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.

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DLMS^® Summary

National Stock Number 4240-01-217-0948

National Stock Number (NSN) 4240-01-217-0948, or NIIN 012170948, (foot guards) was assigned September 21, 1985 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.

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 2 suppliers. Today, 2 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 Nov 12, 2019. There have been 3 contracts issued for this part number, with 3 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 3 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE8E620V0368, SPE8EH14V1943, SPM8EJ10V0245. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 2,011.91.

This NSN is unique to one weapons system.

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 10, 2013, 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) 77777. 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 4240012170948 does not contain precious metals.

This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.

Technical Characteristics

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTION: (TEXT) 12 GA ALUMINUM; WITHSTAND IMPACT OF 100-LB DEADWEIGHT DROPPED FROM 3 FT; FURNISHED WITH RUBBER-BUMPER TOE PIECE AND TWO-PIECE LEATHER STRAP