Given the vastness of the federal government, comprising hundreds of agencies, departments, and units, effective organization is essential, particularly in government contracting. One key method used to streamline and standardize the procurement process is through the utilization of National Stock Numbers (NSNs). NSNs play a pivotal role in federal procurement by mitigating duplicate items in the federal inventory and establishing standardized military requirements for testing. While you may be familiar with NSNs, questions often arise regarding their format, assignment process, and where to find NSN data. This blog aims to address all these queries and provide a comprehensive understanding of NSNs. #governmentprocurement #gsaschedule #federalcontracting
One of the many ways the government is working toward streamlining and standardizing the procurement process is through National Stock Numbers (NSNs). You may have heard this term before and wondered how to read the NSN format, how to access NSN data, and how NSNs are assigned. Here's everything you need to know: https://hubs.la/Q02k9RjW0 #gsa #procurement #govcon