National Stock Number
5440-01-297-1658
National Stock Number (NSN) 5440-01-297-1658, or NIIN 012971658, (stepladder) was assigned March 29, 1989 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 5 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 2 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, 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 28 contracts issued for this part number, with 28 awards given. There is heavy competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 13 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE8E525P0623, SPE8E524P1443, SPE8E524V2447, SPE8E524V1778, SPE8E524V1710. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 374,744.34.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 8 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$ 134,293. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Apr 26, 2008, 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) 02119. [A SELF-SUPPORTING LADDER OF FIXED SIZE CONSISTING OF FRONT AND REAR SECTIONS WHICH ARE HINGED AT THE TOP. IT IS USUALLY CONSTRUCTED WITH STEPS ON THE FRONT SECTION ONLY BUT MAY BE CONSTRUCTED AS A TRESTLE TYPE UNIT WITH IDENTICAL FRONT AND REAR SECTIONS UTILIZING EITHER STEPS OR RUNGS.]. 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 5440012971658 does not contain precious metals.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.