National Stock Number (NSN) 5325-00-449-2993, or NIIN 004492993, (lock spring,turnlock fastener) was assigned January 1, 1963 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 2 suppliers. 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 3 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE4A625V9106, SPE4A025P0691, SPE4A025P0691, SPE4A624P5665, SPM5A410M0500. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 3,622.95.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 5 different weapons systems.
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$ 851. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Feb 19, 2010, 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) 18420. [A SPRING-TEMPERED WIRE ITEM USED TO SECURE A STUD, TURNLOCK FASTENER OR STUD ASSEMBLY, TURNLOCK FASTENER BY ENGAGING WITH THE CAMMED GROOVE OF THE STUD, TURNLOCK FASTENER AND SECURING IT BY MEANS OF ITS SPRING ACTION.]. 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 5325004492993 contains an unknown precious metal.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 7320905060: springs of iron or steel, other than of wire nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as finished metal shapes.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.