National Stock Number
5985-01-668-2972
National Stock Number (NSN) 5985-01-668-2972, or NIIN 016682972, (mast) was assigned November 16, 2017 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 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 not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years.
Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Nov 17, 2017, 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) 00188. [AN ITEM ESSENTIALLY OF COLUMNAR SHAPE, HAVING A SINGLE FOOTING OR MOUNTING BASE, USED TO SUPPORT ANOTHER ITEM. IT MAY INCLUDE ACCESSORIES SUCH AS GUYS, INSULATORS, AND COLLARS. SEE ALSO TOWER. FOR SIMILAR ITEMS OF THIS TYPE USED TO CARRY POWER AND/OR COMMUNICATION LINES, SEE POLE, LINE CONSTRUCTION (AS MODIFIED)]. 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 5985016682972 contains an unknown precious metal.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 9030908040: parts and accessories of articles of schedule b subheading 9030.40. The Schedule B End Use is listed as telecommunications equipment. NAICS classification category 334515: instrument manufacturing for measuring and testing electricity and electrical signals.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.