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The following definitions represent the various search key types available within the infoDART application. When performing a query with the infoDART, a search key type must be specified via the Search-Bar, system tray icon menu or from the Hot-Key popup menu.



Document Number
Identification code for a Specification or Standards document (ANSI, IEEE, NASA document, etc.).

Sample value: ANSI-B18.22M (Metric Plain Washer)



NIIN (National Item Identification Number)
The second of two main parts of the National Stock Number. (See NSN.) A NIIN is unique and no two items have the same NIIN. An item can be tracked in technical files using just the NIIN. Contract files require the full NSN to track information.

Sample value: 01-238-0876 (Filter Element)



NSN (National Stock Number)
A government tracking number consisting of a Federal Stock Class (FSC) and a National Item Identification Number (NIIN). The number is used to identify the required item and is associated with all buys related to that item. More than one part number may be associated with an NSN however all parts associated will have to be the same in fit, form and function. A National Stock number breaks down as follows: 6150-00-234-5967 61= FSG 6150=FSC 00=Country assigning the NSN 234-5967=serial number 00-234-5967=NIIN

Sample value: 2910-01-361-2368 (Injector Assembly)



Part Number
Government or commercial part identification code.

Sample value: 4P2995 (Injector Assembly)



CAGE Code (Contractor and Government Entity Code)
A CAGE code is a five-digit number assigned to a company to represent the company's physical address. It is used for mailing, payments and administrative records. A vendor cannot do business without a CAGE code.

Sample value: 6A920 (Information Handling Services, Inc.)



Vendor Name
Actual name of vendor or company



APL (U.S. Navy Allowance Parts List)
The Navy's General Distribution APL (Allowance Parts List) cross-references part numbers, NSNs and CAGE Codes to APLs. Obtained from the Navy Ships Parts Control Center (SPCC), this database shows top-down, bottom-up relationships between all parts in the system. The database includes Sections A (FLSIP .25-APL and MODFLSIP-APL and .5 APL), B (electronic or MAPL) and C (AEL).

Sample value: 590100101 (Elevator Weapons Handling)



RIC (U.S. Navy Repairable Identification Code)
U.S. Navy Repairable Identification Code

Sample value: 590100101 (Elevator Weapons Handling)


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