NMDF

The NMDFClosedNavy Master Data File. database, also defined as the Management List-Navy, is the primary source for relating NSNClosedNational Stock Number - a 13-digit number assigned to a part under the Federal Cataloging Program. The first four digits of the NSN are the Federal Supply Class (FSC) of the part. The last nine digits are the National Item Identification Number (NIIN) of the part. management data. It is a Navy-tailored file published in NIINClosedNational Item Identification Number - nine-digit number assigned to a part under the Federal Cataloging Program. It is the last nine digits of the National Stock Number. sequence containing key data such as price, COGClosedCognizance Symbol - a two-position prefix to Federal Stock Numbers to identify and designate the inventory control point, office, or agency that exercises supply management within the Name. The first position of the COG is numeric and identifies the storage account. The second position is alphabetic and identifies the combined technical and inventory managers having jurisdiction over the item. The inventory manager is that inventory control point, office, or agency that exercises supply demand control over a given segment of Navy interest material., SMICClosedSpecial Material Identification Code - indicates unique application, reporting segments specialized distribution, etc., for logistics management purposes. Codes must be authorized by NAVSUP/SMR (Source Maintenance Recoverability Code)., SOSClosedSource of Supply - code identifies the activity to receive requisitions for an item. This is the SOS is the Routing Identifier Code (RIC) that is listed in DOD 4140.17M, Supplement 1, MILSTRIP regulation. SOS G-O is shown to identify the GSA regional office, S-S to identify the subsistence purchasing activity. When G-O or S-S is used, place the correct character in the blank space. This should be done before updating on-site AMDF or other files. Refer to DOD 4041.17M for the correct character., AACClosedActivity Address Code - six-position code assigned to identify specific units, activities or organizations authorized to direct, ship or receive material, documentation or billing. Also Acquisition Advise Code - indicates how (as distinguished from where), and under what restrictions, an item is acquired., and item names.

To do a NMDF search

  1. Click Database > USClosedUSP UNIT (Unit of Measure). Navy > NMDF.
  2. Type rivet brake lining in the Item NameClosedThe approved name of the item (as established by the Federal Cataloging Program) may assist in verifying the item prior to requisitioning. The length of an item's name is restricted to its first 19 characters. The item name is usually made up of a basic name such as "saw" which covers a broad area of related items, followed by modifiers such as "hand crosscut." field.
    A result list of five records are found. The item you are looking for has a price of approximately five cents (American).
  3. Click NIIN 00-420-6122 to open a NMDF summary window to view the NSN and details for it, which include the COG, QUPClosedQuantity Per Unit Pack - the number of Units of Issue in the unit package, as established by the managing unit., Price, OGM, PMICClosedPrecious Metals Indicator Code - a one-character code that identifies items with precious metals as part of their content. Precious metals are those metals generally considered to be uncommon and highly valuable. Use this code together with the Recoverability Code (RC) to make sure that precious metals are recovered or that special handling or disposal procedures are followed., SLCClosedShelf Life Code - a one-character code that shows both the estimated period of time the item will remain serviceable and whether the shelf life can be extended., SLACClosedShelf Life Action Codes - a two-position code denoting the action to be taken for an item at the expiration of the shelf life period indicated by the shelf life code. SEC, SOS, SMCCClosedSpecial Material Content Code - a code used to indicate unique application, reporting segments, specialized distribution, etc., for logistics management purposes. These codes must be authorized by NAVSUP. DMLClosedDemilitarization Code - a one-character alphabetic code that identifies whether items require demilitarization and the types of demilitarization required. Also referred to as DEM and DMIL. AAC Net Cube, Net Price, Net Weigh, Gross Weigh, and Gross Cube. With this information you should be able to verify that this is the NSN we are looking for.
  4. To verify further, click the NSN link, 5320-00-420-6122.
    A Details/Summary window appears with FLISClosedFederal Logistics Information System - the Haystack APL Federal Supply Catalog comprised of the FLIS (Parts 1, 2, 3); the Management List - Consolidated (ML-C); the Federal Supply Classifications Handbooks (H-2); the Federal Item Name Directory (H-6); the Commercial Activity Government Entity Handbook (CAGE); the Characteristics Data (V-Segment); the Interchangeability / Substitutability Data; and the Major Organizational Entity Rules (MOE) databases. Header Segment A, MCRLClosedMaster Cross-Reference List - cross-reference information from reference numbers to NSNs., and ML-CClosedThe Management-List Consolidated - a consolidated, cumulative listing of NSNs for all branches of the armed services. Each NSN is listed once. The integrated material manager and service or agency is listed separately. The ML-C is used to determine management data applicable to items used or managed by other military activities. The ML-C information is included in Navy or DoD approved CD-ROM technical research publications. data.
  5. To view the NIIN in cross-referenced databases, click any of the links under the sentence, "This NIIN was also found in the following databases." Any underlined databases are linked to data for this NIIN.

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