National Stock Number
8455-00-253-5978
National Stock Number (NSN) 8455-00-253-5978, or NIIN 002535978, (tab,shoulder sleeve insignia) 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, with the most recent procurement date of Aug 14, 2020. There have been 4 contracts issued for this part number, with 4 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 3 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE1C120P0634, SPE1C118V0399, SPE1C115M1546, SPM1C110M1971. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 2,049.80.
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 Jan 02, 2005, 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) 09872. [A DEVICE TO BE WORN IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA.]. 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 8455002535978 contains an unknown precious metal.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 9803100000: military wearing apparel of all types and materials, including footwear and headwear. The Schedule B End Use is listed as military apparel and footwear. NAICS classification category 314999: all other miscellaneous textile product mills.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.