At Simplified Purchasing we carry all parts pertaining to the Government National Stock Number's (NSN) and all categories in FSG Groups.
National Stock Numbers are 13-digit serial number assigned to all items that are procured, stocked, and distributed by the federal supply chain. They are assigned by the DLA and recognized by NATO members. The NSN can be split into the following sub-categories:
FSCG - Federal Supply Classification Group - this is the first 4-digits of the NSN. It can be further broken down into the FSG and FSC.
FSG - Federal Supply Group - the first 2-digits of the NSN. This determines which of the 78 groups an item belongs to.
FSC - Federal Supply Class - the second 2 digits of the NSN. This determines the subclass an items belongs to.
NIIN - National Item Identification Number - the remaining 9-digits of the NSN, which is a unique code to the item. The initial 2-digits are the country identifier.
One of these groups is FSG 20 Ship and Marine Equipment Group. This group encompasses Ship Propellers, Sail Booms, Deck Machinery, Steering Gears and Controls, Marine Hardware and Hull Items, Anchors, Buoys,
Commercial Fishing Equipment and all Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment. The FSCs within this FSG include:
At Simplified Purchasing, they can provide you any and all parts needed for your water vessel, commercial or domestic. On their website www.simplifiedpurchasing.com you can order parts on the job site, in office or the comfort of your own home. They provide first class customer service 24 hours a day 7 days a week worldwide. So next time you want to go out on the water don’t hesitate to get your part needs at Simplified Purchasing.
