National Stock Number (NSN) 5340-01-296-8605, or NIIN 012968605, (cap,protective,dust and moisture) was assigned March 24, 1989 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 3 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, one supplier is listed as an Active supplier 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 been procured by the US Government within the last year, but shows no recent (last 90 days) procurement activity. There have been 18 contracts issued for this part number, with 61 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: SPE4A525FAK8C, SPE5EK19P1878, SPE7M118F8W16, SPE7M118F79QW, SPE7M118F06YY. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 18,231.90.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 10 different weapons systems.
There has been very little 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$ 3,812. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Sep 24, 2017, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 13432. [AN ITEM SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO FIT OVER THE OPENING(S) OF VARIOUS ITEMS TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL PROTECTION AND/OR TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF FOREIGN MATTER DURING PAINTING, SHIPPING, STORAGE, OR THE LIKE. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO RETAIN FLUIDS UNDER PRESSURE DURING EQUIPMENT OPERATION. EXCLUDES COVER, ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR; HOOD, SEALING, BOTTLE; AND STOPPER, BOTTLE. FOR ITEMS DESIGNED TO FIT INTO OR OVER THE OPENING(S) OF VARIOUS ITEMS, SEE CAP-PLUG, PROTECTIVE, DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL.]. 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 5340012968605 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 3926904500: gaskets,washers & other seals. The Schedule B End Use is listed as other industrial supplies. NAICS classification category 339991: gasket, packing, and sealing device manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.