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NSN Assignment Process Flow GuideBase/Unit Level Acquisition

Requisition existing NationalStock Number (NSN) fromservice supply system.

An NSN is not always necessary for acquisition, though it can make it easier for a unit to order. Ordering using MILSTRIP may take higher authority and can cause delays. A unit can also do a one time buy for an item or set up a revolving contract with a vendor to ful�ll requirements.

The item will not have an NSN assigned. Contact yourlogistics command

Military Service logistics command sends the cataloging request for the NSN assignment to Logistics Information Services.

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Is theCommercial

and GovernmentEntity (CAGE) code and

part number (PN)stock listed?

Would the Base/Unit

purchasing authority like to do a local

purchase?

As an alternative to establishing an NSN for materials, vendors can

upload their items to DOD EMALL for ease of buying

with unit issued government purchase cards.

The Base/Unit authority will forward the CAGE & PN requisition to their service logistics command.

Does the military service deem an NSN is

necessary?

Base/Unit supply section submits a DD Form 1348-6 requisition using the manufacturer’s CAGE & PN.

Military unit identi�es requirement for an item.

Revised April 2017

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