Military Standard Parts Sourcing

NSN Fulfillment is a leading distributor of M.S. parts like rivets, screws, elbows, and more. M.S. stands for "military standard," although it is colloquially referred to as mil-spec by the general public. This classification came about as an attempt to standardize the requirements and commonality of components so they can be easily bought, sold, and installed in equipment used by the United States Military. Such requirements include specific requirements for the item's design, engineering, and materials used.

It has been known since the late 1800's that the interchangeability and standardization of parts would improve operational efficiency while decreasing downtime due to mistakes. The U.S. and its European allies were among the first to adopt such a program, and by World War II, there had been a diligent effort to define such standards. However, as no formal specifications had been widely agreed upon, soldiers inevitably found that certain fasteners from other nations did not fit with their equipment, rendering many parts useless when repairs were needed.

Since then, an exhaustive amount of regulations and directives have been published regarding M.S. parts. Furthermore, even after a part has been manufactured to meet the imposed requirements, the vendor will still need to request that the product be added to the Qualified Products Database (QPD). These measures are yet another safeguard used to ensure the standardization and quality of components. In addition, various other regulatory bodies will formulate their standards based on any updates to M.S.

Whether you are a government purchasing official or are looking to fit your equipment with high-quality M.S. parts, NSN Fulfillment has you covered. We have compiled our inventory of M.S. components into one easy-to-navigate page where you can quickly request a quotation. When purchasing from NSN Fulfillment, customers can look forward to products that are of the highest quality. Part of our quality assurance program involves routinely subjecting our inventory to deliberate testing before being shipped out. These tests include visual inspections, document verification, cross-referencing of identifiers, and more, to screen for potential defects or problems. Furthermore, we maintain a strict No-China sourcing pledge, choosing to only work with trustworthy vendors. As a result of our unwavering efforts, we operate with AS9120B, ISO 9001:2015, and FAA AC 00-56B certification and accreditation.

NSN Fulfillment is owned and operated by ASAP Semiconductor, which means that we have direct access to an extensive global distribution network that allows us to offer expedited shipping to our domestic and international customers. Indeed, our enterprise is poised to help customers facing Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations. We also use this network, along with our purchasing power, to offer you the best prices whenever. Furthermore, our team members are available for our customers 24/7x365 and provide person-to-person communication at every step of the purchasing process to ensure that no details are missed. Therefore, if you are interested in learning more about our various services or are ready to begin the purchasing process, we invite you to give our team members a call or email today. They would be more than happy to help you with all your needs.

List of Military Standard Hardware