To ensure consistency in its sourcing processes, the U.S. Department of Defense put into place a system that uniquely and permanently identifies the items that it purchases. This system, called the National Stock Number (NSN), is made of 13 digits which are broken down into the 2 following categorizing parts:
1. Federal Supply Classification Group – The first 4 digits of the NSN identifies the Federal Supply Class code (FSCG).
2. National Item Identification Number – The last 9 digits of the NSN identifies the National Item Identification Number (NIIN).
Furthermore, the FSCG and NIIN can be broken down even further into the following classifying parts:
1. Federal Supply Group – The first 2 digits of the FSCG identifies the Federal Supply Group (FSG).
2. Federal Supply Code – The last 2 digits of the FSCG identifies the Federal Supply Code (FSC).
National Codification Bureau – The first 2 digits of the NIIN identifies the National Codification Bureau (NCB) or NATO country code.
Item Serial Number – The last 7 digits of the NIIN is merely an item serial number that does not follow an assignment pattern.
As an ISO 9001-2008 certified/ASA 100 accredited distributor, we are recognized for our comprehensive inventory of both current and obsolete product lines.
One FSG we at ASAP Semiconductor stock is FSG 37- Agricultural Machinery and Equipment. Manufacturers for FSG 37 that we carry include: