National Stock Number (NSN) 8305-01-115-9168, or NIIN 011159168, (cloth,parachute) was assigned July 17, 1981 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. One 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. ISO Group has several sources of supply for this NSN.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over a year. There have been 9 contracts issued for this part number, with 9 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 4 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE1C124P1129, SPE1C124P1129, SPE1C122P0087, SPE1C122P0087, SPE1C122P0006. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 1,849,200.20.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 5 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$ 1,732. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Mar 01, 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) 29981. [A VERY FINE, LIGHTWEIGHT, LUSTROUS, STRONG CLOTH IN A PLAIN OR TWILL WEAVE AND GENERALLY IN SOLID COLOR. IT IS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF PARACHUTES.]. 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 8305011159168 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8804000000: parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotochutes; parts thereof and accessories thereto. The Schedule B End Use is listed as aircraft launching gear, parachutes, etc.. NAICS classification category 314999: all other miscellaneous textile product mills.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.