To expedite the procurement process, the U.S. Department of Defense created a system that separately and permanently classifies items.
National Stock Numbers are 13-digit numeric codes assigned to all items that are procured, stocked, and distributed by the federal supply chain. The 13-digit code can be split into various subcategories:
Federal Supply Classification Group (FSCG) - The first 4-digits of the NSN. This is split into the FSG and the FSC.
Federal Supply Group (FSG) - The first 2-digits of the NSN.
Federal Supply Classification (FSC) - The second 2-digits of the NSN
The Federal Supply Group 53 consists of numerous hardware components and abrasives. This category includes many items such as screws, bolts, studs, nuts, pins, rivets, gaskets, O-rings, hardware, brackets, weapon systems, abrasive materials, coils, bushings, shims, spacers, and more.
The Federal Supply Codes within FSG 53 that we supply include:
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