National Stock Number (NSN) 5340-01-281-1941, or NIIN 012811941, (catch,clamping) was assigned June 18, 1988 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 3 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 2 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by one supplier. Today, there are no suppliers listed as an Active supplier for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, there are no suppliers that are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts. ISO Group has several sources of supply for this NSN.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years, with the most recent procurement date of Nov 28, 2018. 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 5 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE5EK19V1287, SPE5EK19P0400, SPE5EK15V1606, SPE5EK15V1606, SPE5EK14V4377. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 8,936.57.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 3 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. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Dec 17, 2013, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) The Government has unlimited rights to the technical data, and the data package is complete. Valid AMCs: 1 and 2.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 26525. [A POSITIVE FASTENING DEVICE CONSISTING OF A MOUNTABLE BASE WITH AN EXTENDED LOOP, CLAW, OR THE LIKE. IT MAY INCLUDE A CATCH STRIKE AND MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR ITS COMPLETE INSTALLATION ON FLAT SURFACES. THE LOOP, CLAW, OR THE LIKE CAN BE MANUALLY ENGAGED OR DISENGAGED READILY FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING THE MATING SECTIONS OF A SUITCASE, LOCKER-TRUNK, SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINER, PREFABRICATED BUILDING, TOOL CHEST OR THE LIKE. EXCLUDES:CATCH, ELBOW; CATCH, FLUSH; CATCH, FRICTION; AND LATCH OR LOCK (AS MODIFIED).]. 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 5340012811941 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 7326190000: other articles of iron or steel forged or stamped, but not further worked, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as finished metal shapes. NAICS classification category 332999: all other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.