National Stock Number
5920-01-138-3572
National Stock Number (NSN) 5920-01-138-3572, or NIIN 011383572, (lightning rod) was assigned September 11, 1982 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There is only one manufacturer part number 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.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over a year. There have been 15 contracts issued for this part number, with 15 awards given. There is moderate competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 7 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE7M521V4510, SPE7M521V4510, SPE7M519V0624, SPE7M519V0624, SPE7M518V5049. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 188,836.12.
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$ 10,689. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Oct 21, 2015, 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) 00758. [A ROD OR ROD ASSEMBLY SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO BE MOUNTED VERTICALLY ON THE HIGHEST POINT OF A STRUCTURE AND CONNECTED TO GROUND IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT CAN CARRY A LIGHTNING DISCHARGE TO GROUND. MAY INCLUDE ACCESSORIES SUCH AS CLAMPS AND CABLES.]. 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 5920011383572 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8535400000: lightning arrestors, voltage limiters and surge suppressors, for voltage exceeding 1000 v. The Schedule B End Use is listed as electric apparatus. NAICS classification category 334417: electronic connector manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.