National Stock Number (NSN) 5310-01-521-6996, or NIIN 015216996, (washer,flat) was assigned June 30, 2004 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 Sep 14, 2015. There have been 2 contracts issued for this part number, with 2 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: SPE5E815M5291, SPM5E812M0649. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 250.00.
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 Mar 14, 2012, 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 requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 13393. [A WASHER HAVING A CENTRALLY LOCATED HOLE WITH A SOLID OR LAMINATED CROSS-SECTION AND TWO FLAT PARALLEL BEARING SURFACES. THE HOLE MUST BE 75 PERCENT OR LESS THAN THE LARGEST DIMENSION AND THE BEARING SURFACE FINISH IS GREATER THAN 32 MICROINCH (0.8 MICROMETER). THE THICKNESS CANNOT EXCEED 25 PERCENT OF THE LARGEST OUTSIDE DIMENSION. WHEN THE LARGEST OUTSIDE DIMENSION IS LESS THAN 1/4 INCH OR 6MM, THE THICKNESS MUST BE 0.006 INCHES (0.15MM) OR GREATER AND FOR ITEMS 1/4 INCH (6MM) OR LARGER, THE THICKNESS MUST BE 0.016 INCHES (0.4MM) OR GREATER. THE MAXIMUM TOLERANCE IS APPLIED TO DIMENSIONS AND USED AS A DETERMINING FACTOR. ITEMS WITH SEPARABLE LAMINATION USE SHIM. FOR ITEMS FABRICATED FROM CERAMIC OR ELECTRICALLY RATED MATERIALS BY SPECIFICATION OR INDUSTRY STANDARDS USE INSULATOR (1), WASHER. EXCLUDES:DISK, VALVE, GRAPHITE IMPREGNATED AND LUBRICATED ITEMS.]. 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 5310015216996 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 7318220000: washers other than lock washers, iron or steel. The Schedule B End Use is listed as finished metal shapes. NAICS classification category 332722: bolt, nut, screw, rivet, and washer manufacturing.
This information was last updated on May 01, 2025.