# National/NATO Stock Number (NSN) Assignment Brochure

/ Published Jan. 16, 2024

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NSN is the official label applied and must be assigned to any item subject to repetitive procurement, storage, distribution within the DOD and Federal Government. Centrally managed items will be named, described, identified, classified, and numbered (cataloged) in the Federal Catalog System (FCS) or NATO Codification System (NCS). Whenever a new weapon system is developed, the DOD Component responsible for the new weapon system will identify the spares needed to maintain the weapon system throughout the life cycle.  Spares that do not have NSNs assigned are identified and requests for NSN assignment are sent to the Logistics Information Services by the DOD Component. In turn, the Logistics Information Services processes the requests by assigning new NSNs. Other materials not tied specifically to a weapon system, may require the need for NSN assignment as well. When a NSN is assigned to an item, data is assembled to describe that item. Some data elements include information such as an item name, manufacturer's CAGE and part number (reference number), unit price, and physical and / or performance characteristics. NSNs are an essential part of the DOD Supply Chain used in acquisition, managing, moving, storing, and disposal of material. 41 CFR Subpart 101-30.3 and DoDM 4100.39 (FLIS)- Cataloging Items of Supply, and DoDM 4140.01- DoD Supply Chain Materiel Management Procedures, and NATO Manual on Codification (ACodP-1). 

### Each DOD Component has designated personnel with decision making authority for NSN assignment requests:

Army, Navy, and Marine Corps - have designated provisioner's with this responsibilityAir Force designated personnel are referred to as Cataloging Managers (CATMs) or Cataloging Focal Points at each Air Logistics Center

### Manufacturers and Suppliers can solicit and offer items for sale through various DOD and Federal web sites:

Army:**http://www.sellingtoarmy.com****USMC:**http://www.secnav.navy.mil/smallbusiness/Pages/hqmc.aspx****Navy:**https://www.secnav.navy.mil/smallbusiness/Pages/default.aspx****Air Force:**www.airforcesmallbiz.a**f.mil**Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD):**http://business.defense.gov/****GSA:**www.gsa.gov/buying-selling****Manufacturer and Suppliers can also respond to solicitations for bid at: **https://www.sam.gov/****

## **360° approach to Life Cycle Logistics**

### Customer Support:

**DLA Customer Interaction Center**The DLA Customer Interaction Center (CIC) began servicing customers in 2009, with 315K contacts in 2017 leveraging technology to provideworld class customer service geared towards logistics and supply needs. The CIC provides solutions to the Armed Services, Federal Agencies, State and local governments, government contractors, allied foreign military and the general public.Email:**dlacontactcenter@dla.milWeb:  **http://www.dla.mil/CustomerSupport**

**Training**Logistics Operations (J31CT) offers comprehensive training and education on several DLA products and services. Many of our courses offer classroom instruction as well as delivery by Computer Based Training (CBT), Web Based Training (WBT), Satellite/VTC Training, and Webinar.  Tailored courses are developed to meet individual service or agency needs.Email: **dla.tng@dla.milWeb: **www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/TrainingandReference**

**Customer Outreach**Informing and delivering information regarding DLA Products and Services to the internal and external customer group. Utilizing Web, E-mail, and Face-to-Face engagement to represent DLA to high/mid-level, product user and private industry customers worldwide.Email: **customeroutreach@dla.milWeb: **www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/CustomerOutreach**

**Demilitarization**In coordination with the Military Services, Defense Agencies, and other Federal Government entities the DOD Demilitarization Coding Management Office ensures validation of the DEMIL code for every item of supply.Email: **dlacontactcenter@dla.milWeb: **www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/FIC/DEMILCoding**

**Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) Process Management**The FLIS Process Management is responsible for facilitation of the creation, maintenance, dissemination, and viewing of National Stock Number data within the FLIS Portfolio Suite of Systems. The sharing of this data amongst DLA systems (FED LOG, WebFLIS, FedMALL), DOD, Federal Agencies, and International Allies ensures data is available and actionable for military supply chains worldwide.Email: **dlacontactcenter@dla.milWeb:**https://www.dla.mil/Information-Operations/Services/Applications/**

**DLA Customer Analysis Report & Engagement Summary**The Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Analytics team stands ready to provide detailed reports regarding the nature of contacts made to the DLA Customer Interaction Center (CIC). Report data is tailored to assist senior leaders, trainers and Customer Support Representatives. If you would like to request a report, feel free to reach out to us atEmail: **crmanalytics@dla.milWeb:**https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/CustomerOutreach**

**National Stock Number Cataloging**Logistics Information Services is responsible for creating and maintaining the National Stock Numbers (NSNs) utilized by the Department of Defense, other Federal Agencies, Civilian Agencies and International Allies. Cataloging serves as the foundation of the DOD supply chain, ensuring information is provided in a way that allows supported activities to easily understand and utilize information.Email: **dlacontactcenter@dla.milWeb:**https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/FIC**

**Joint Certification Program**As partners in the joint defense of North America, the U.S. and Canada have established a bilateral common structure for mutual defense. The Joint Certification Program certifies contractors of each country for access, on an equally favorable basis, to unclassified technical data disclosing militarily critical technology.Email: **dlacontactcenter@dla.milWeb:**https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP**

**U.S. National Codification Bureau (NCB)**U.S. NCB - A member of NATO Allied Committee/135 and the National Codification System. The U.S. representative at NATO planning/codification meetings on logistics information matters. Our Mission: To facilitate the exchange of logistics information between multinational defense forces in support of U.S. and NATO missions.Email: **ncbus@dla.milWeb:**https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/FIC**

### Logistics Applications - Acquisitions Products and Services:

FedMallFED LOGPUB LOGPUB LOG FLIS SearchDLA Map CatalogWebFLISJoint Certification Program (JCP)MEDALS

### DLA Customer Interaction Center (DLA CIC)

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