National Stock Number
5960-01-161-7240
National Stock Number (NSN) 5960-01-161-7240, or NIIN 011617240, (ion trap,cathode ray tube) was assigned September 9, 1983 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 6 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 3 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 5 suppliers. Today, 3 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 not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years, with the most recent procurement date of May 12, 2020. There have been 21 contracts issued for this part number, with 28 awards given. The US Government has only awarded those contracts to one supplier. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE7M520P6594, SPE7M520P6367, SPE7M520P5919, SPE7M520P5915, SPE7M520P4680. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 1,812,630.00.
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 21, 2013, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for competitive acquisition for the first time. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) Acquisition of this part is restricted to source(s) specified on "Source Control", "Altered Item" or "Selected Item" drawings/documents. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 14215. [A MAGNETIC OR ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICE DESIGNED TO BE ATTACHED TO THE OUTER SURFACE OF A CATHODE RAY TUBE FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF PREVENTING THE NEGATIVELY CHARGED IONS FROM REACHING THE LUMINESCENT CATHODE RAY TUBE SCREEN. IT IS USED AS A PREVENTATIVE MEASURE AGAINST ION SCREEN DISCOLORATION.]. 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 5960011617240 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8540914000: cathode ray tube parts, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as telecommunications equipment.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.