272 – Remove Obsolete NSNs
Definition
The removal of unneeded items of supply (NSNs) from DoD supply systems on a continuous basis.
General/Information/Narrative
As a system is modified or nears the end of its lifecycle, parts associated with the system may no longer be needed. These items (and associated NSNs) should no longer be obtainable, thus reducing unnecessary stock and errors in parts acquisition.
A materiel manager annually identifies potentially inactive items. Inactive items include parts which have been replaced with newer versions or parts no longer needed due to system modifications: items that are no longer required to maintain operational availability.
The request to deactivate an NSN is given by the manager to the Defense Inactive Item Program (DIIP) through the referral of an Inactive Item Review Notification (IIRN). “The inactive item of supply will be removed from the supply system in accordance with DoD 4100.39-M” (AR 708-1). The status of the inactive item will be verified; ensuring no other branch of service is actively using the item. If an item is no longer used, related service/agency MOE rules must be deleted to ensure the item is unable to be procured.
Deactivated items (NSNs) can be reactivated if they are needed.
Policies, Directives, Regulations, Laws
AR 708-1. Logistics Management Data and Cataloging Procedures for Army Supplies and Equipment. http://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/pdf/R708_1.PDF
DoD 4140.32-M. Defense Inactive Item Program. http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/414032m.pdf
DoD 4100.39-M. FLIS Procedures Manual, Volume 10. http://www.dlis.dla.mil/pdfs/procedures/vol10.pdf
Best Practices, Lessons Learned, Stories, Guides, Handbooks, Templates, Example Tools, Communities of Practice, LEC Tools
Training Resources
Related Articles
DLIS Publication: The National Stock Number: The Gear That Keeps the Supply Chain Running.
http://www.dlis.dla.mil/PDFs/NSN.pdf
Required for:
All systems are required to continuously monitor for inactive items.
Responsible Activity:
Materiel Managers are responsible for reviewing and submitting possibly inactive items.
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