National Stock Number (NSN) 8140-00-659-0078, or NIIN 006590078, (box,ammunition) 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 is only one manufacturer part number associated with this NSN. None of the associated part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by one supplier. Today, one supplier is listed as an Active supplier for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, there are no suppliers that are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts. ISO Group has several sources of supply for this NSN.
This part number is actively being procured by the US Government, with procurement history within the last 90 days. 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 2 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE4A124P0788, SPE4A723V3512, SPE4A723P1726, SPE4A723P1726, SPE4A414V0392. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 213,504.41.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 5 different weapons systems.
There has been a small amount of 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 medium volatility, with an estimated forecasted value of US$ 128,365. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Aug 02, 2010, 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) 33226. [A REUSABLE WOODEN BOX OF SOLID CONSTRUCTION DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE AND PROTECT AMMUNITION DURING STORAGE, HANDLING AND/OR SHIPMENT. IT USUALLY CONSISTS OF TWO RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE FACE SECTIONS, MOUNTED ON THE BOTTOM SECTION. THE LID MAY BE MOUNTED ON A SIDE OR FRONT SECTION OR MAY BE ATTACHED TO ONE SIDE OR FRONT SECTION BY HINGES, SPRINGS OR THE LIKE; IT MAY HAVE ONE OR MORE PLAIN, DURABLE LOCKING DEVICES TO ACCOMMODATE LEAD SEALS. INSTEAD OF A HINGED LID, ONE OR BOTH SIDE SECTIONS OR FRONT SECTIONS MAY BE DETACHABLE. FOR INCREASED STABILITY AND/OR STACKING CAPABILITY, THE ITEM MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH CARRYING FACILITIES. FOR CONTAINERS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR SPECIAL ITEMS SEE CONTAINER, SHIPPING AND STORAGE (AS MODIFIED). EXCLUDES:CRATE, SHIPPING AND STORAGE, AMMUNITION.]. 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 8140006590078 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 9305996600: part and accessories of articles of headings 9301 to 9304, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as toys, games, and sporting goods. NAICS classification category 332994: small arms, ordnance, and ordnance accessories manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Apr 01, 2024.