National Stock Number
2530-01-188-3685
National Stock Number (NSN) 2530-01-188-3685, or NIIN 011883685, (parts kit,ball joint) was assigned September 2, 1984 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN replaces 1 stock number, 2530014333009.
There are 15 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 7 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 8 suppliers. Today, 8 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 2 suppliers are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts. ISO Group has built a very strong supply chain for this NSN. We have direct relationships with 30 sources of supply.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years, with the most recent procurement date of Nov 08, 2018. There have been 10 contracts issued for this part number, with 30 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: SPE7MX19F0128, SPE7MX19F0128, SPE7M118F38KS, SPE7M118F38KS, SPE7MX15D0117. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 7,512,212.76.
This NSN is fairly common among different weapons systems, belonging to 17 different platforms.
This national stock number is in high demand. Globally, demand for this NSN has originated from 17 countries. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Oct 10, 2008, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) Acquisition of this part is restricted to source(s) specified on "Source Control", "Altered Item" or "Selected Item" drawings/documents. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 33848. 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 2530011883685 does not contain precious metals.
This information was last updated on May 01, 2025.