National Stock Number
5340-01-659-0705
National Stock Number (NSN) 5340-01-659-0705, or NIIN 016590705, (link,detachable) was assigned November 2, 2016 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. One of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 2 suppliers. Today, 2 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 2 suppliers are 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 7 contracts issued for this part number, with 7 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: SPE7LX25FZ765, SPE7LX24FZ32G, SPE7LX24FZ32G, SPE7L124V7427, SPE7LX24FAEKQ. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 11,459.97.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 5 different weapons systems.
There has been very little 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$ 4,902. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Apr 09, 2020, 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) 68660. [A METAL LINK MADE IN TWO OR MORE PIECES, HELD SECURELY TOGETHER BY MEANS OF A LOCKING PIN OR OTHER DEVICE BUT MAY TAKEN APART FOR REUSE. IT IS USED TO CONNECT A CHAIN AND/OR A CABLE AND/OR A ROPE AND/OR A STRAP, AND THE LIKE. EXCLUDES TRANSMISSION CHAIN LINKS.]. 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 5340016590705 does not contain precious metals.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.