National Stock Number
8340-00-257-2557
National Stock Number (NSN) 8340-00-257-2557, or NIIN 002572557, (tent) was assigned January 1, 1963 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are no manufacturer part numbers associated to this NSN.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years.
There has been very little 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 Sep 13, 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) 10873. [A PORTABLE SHELTER OF CANVAS OR OTHER STRONG FABRIC SUPPORTED BY AIR PRESSURE, LIGHT RIGID FRAMEWORK, OR POLES. IT MAY HAVE ONE END OPEN FOR ATTACHMENT TO A BUILDING, EQUIPMENT, OR ANOTHER TENT. ALTHOUGH IT MAY BE PROVIDED WITH A FLOOR, IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR ERECTION ON A FOUNDATION. SEE ALSO BUILDING, PREFABRICATED (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 data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 8340002572557 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 6306292100: tents, of other textile materials. The Schedule B End Use is listed as sports apparel and gear.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.