National Stock Number
5342-01-515-9957
National Stock Number (NSN) 5342-01-515-9957, or NIIN 015159957, (plug,anode retaining) was assigned December 16, 2003 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. ISO Group has several sources of supply for this NSN.
This part number is actively being procured by the US Government, with procurement history within the last 90 days. There have been 16 contracts issued for this part number, with 16 awards given. There is moderate competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 6 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE4A525P6000, SPE4A525P4207, SPE4A725P4451, SPE4A723PB796, SPE4A723P4889. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 200,223.75.
This NSN is unique to one weapons system.
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$ 35,085. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Jun 12, 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) 18480. [A METALLIC ITEM SIMILAR TO A STANDARD SOLID PIPE PLUG. THE PLUG END IS FACED, DRILLED, AND TAPPED TO ACCOMMODATE THE THREADED PORTION OF A CORROSION PREVENTIVE ANODE.]. 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 5342015159957 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 7412200000: copper alloy tube or pipe fittings. The Schedule B End Use is listed as finished metal shapes. NAICS classification category 332919: other metal valve and pipe fitting manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jun 01, 2025.