National Stock Number
4240-01-598-4253
National Stock Number (NSN) 4240-01-598-4253, or NIIN 015984253, (ax,emergency escape and rescue) was assigned August 1, 2011 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 2 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. One of those 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 May 11, 2017. There have been 8 contracts issued for this part number, with 406 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: SPE8EH17V0679, SPE8EJ14D0002, SPE8EJ14D0002, SPE8EJ14D0002, SPE8EJ14D0002. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 1,149,226.32.
There has been a small amount of 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 Aug 02, 2011, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Acquire directly from the actual manufacturer, whether or not the prime contractor is the actual manufacturer. 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) 27389. [A ONE-PIECE ALL METAL AX, THE HEAD OF WHICH IS DESIGNED WITH A SEMICIRCULAR CUTTING EDGE ON ONE SIDE AND A PICKLIKE PROJECTION ON THE OTHER. THE HANDLE IS USUALLY COVERED WITH A PERMANENTLY ATTACHED INSULATING GRIP. THE AX IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE RESCUE OF PERSONS TRAPPED IN WRECKAGE, ESPECIALLY OF AIRCRAFT OR GROUND VEHICLES.]. 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 4240015984253 does not contain precious metals.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.