To expedite the flow of parts, the U.S. Department of Defense put into place a system that uniquely and permanently identifies the items that it purchases. This system, named the National Stock Number (NSN), consists of 13 digits which are broken down into the 2 following 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).
Additionally, the FSCG and NIIN can be broken down even further into the next classifying subgroups:
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).
3. National Codification Bureau – The first 2 digits of the NIIN identifies the National Codification Bureau (NCB) or NATO country code.
4. 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 known for our comprehensive inventory of both current and obsolete merchandise.
We stock parts within the FSG 36 - Special Industry Machinery. Manufacturers for FSG 36 that we carry include:
