National Stock Number (NSN) 5315-01-564-3840, or NIIN 015643840, (pin,cotter) was assigned June 16, 2008 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. 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 been procured by the US Government within the last year, but shows no recent (last 90 days) procurement activity. There have been 5 contracts issued for this part number, with 5 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: SPE4A625P3829, SPE5E915V4269, SPE5E815V2512, SPM5A111V2839, SPM5A111V2839. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 974.12.
This NSN is fairly common among different weapons systems, belonging to 24 different platforms.
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$ 163. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Mar 22, 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. 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) 02381. [A HALF ROUND, CYLINDRICAL, OR FLAT PIECE OF METAL, BENT TO FORM A STRAIGHT OR CRIMPED TWO-PRONGED DEVICE WITH AN EYE AT ONE END, FOR INSERTING IN A HOLE DRILLED AT RIGHT ANGLE TO THE AXIS OF THE STUD, SHAFT, OR LIKE ITEM. ITS ENDS ARE SEPARABLE OR ONE END IS BENT TO HOLD IT IN PLACE.]. 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 5315015643840 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 7318240000: cotters and cotter pins, of 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 Aug 01, 2025.