National Stock Number (NSN) 8465-01-625-6602, or NIIN 016256602, (descender,mountain climbers) was assigned February 11, 2014 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.
This part number has been procured by the US Government within the last year, but shows no recent (last 90 days) procurement activity. There have been 51 contracts issued for this part number, with 49 awards given. There is heavy competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 12 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE1C125V0713, SPE1C125V0690, SPE1C125V0624, SPE1C125P0661, SPE1C125P0645. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 33,908.09.
This national stock number is in high demand. 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$ 7,660. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Oct 16, 2015, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Acquire, for the first time, directly from the actual manufacturer rather than the prime contractor who is not the actual manufacturer. The data needed to produce this item from additional sources is not physically available. Valid AMCs: 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 46415. [AN ITEM USUALLY IN THE SHAPE OF A FIGURE-8 INTENDED TO BE USED TO RAPPEL DOWN STEEP INCLINES WHEN USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ROPES.]. 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 8465016256602 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 9506997000: articles and equipment for gymnastics, athletics, other sports or outdoor games, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as toys, games, and sporting goods. NAICS classification category 339920: sporting and athletic goods manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.