# NSN 5985-00-432-0503: Coupler, Directional

NSN 5985-00-432-0503 (also written 5985004320503; NIIN 00-432-0503) is a coupler, directional in Federal Supply Class 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. 6 manufacturer part numbers from 4 suppliers are on record. The government has 1 open solicitation for it.

## Identification

- NSN: 5985-00-432-0503 (5985004320503)
- NIIN: 00-432-0503 (004320503)
- Item name: COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL
- Federal Supply Class: [FSC 5985 Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment](https://nsnexplorer.com/fsc/5985/)
- Federal Supply Group: [FSG 59](https://nsnexplorer.com/group/59/)
- Acquisition method suffix code: AMSC C: needs engineering source approval; other sources must qualify first. (observed 2026-10-10)
- Acquisition method code: 1

## Characteristics

| Code | Requirement | Reply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ABHP | OVERALL LENGTH | INCHES NOMINAL 4.750 |
| ABMK | OVERALL WIDTH | INCHES NOMINAL 3.250 |
| ALBY | USAGE DESIGN | TERMINAL FITTING MAIN LINE AND SECONDARY LINE |
| ANKZ | RADIO FREQUENCY RATING | GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM 1.02 AND GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM 1.1 |
| APQB | UNIT TYPE | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| AXEB | IDENTIFYING NUMBER | TERMINAL FITTING TYPE N |
| BGPX | POWER LOSS IN DECIBELS | 10.0 |
| BGPZ | TERMINAL FITTING CONTROLLING AGENCY | JETDS |
| APGF | DESIGN TYPE | UNIDIRECTIONAL |
| ABKW | OVERALL HEIGHT | INCHES NOMINAL 1.230 |

## Part numbers

| Part number | CAGE | Supplier | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 572C45 | 67270 | ANTENNA ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA ANTENNA ASSOCIATES INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 572C45 | 94033 | CARDWELL CONDENSER CORP LAPOINTE-ADMIRAL DIV | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 8965 | 27834 | MICROWAVE FILTER CO INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| GC5807 | 59475 | REX SYSTEMS INCORPORATED DBA REX SYSTEMS INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| GC5807 | 94033 | CARDWELL CONDENSER CORP LAPOINTE-ADMIRAL DIV | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| GD5807 | 59475 | REX SYSTEMS INCORPORATED DBA REX SYSTEMS INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |

## Open solicitations

| Solicitation | Quantity | Closes | Link |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SPE7M5-27-T-0209 | 8 | 2026-10-19 | [DIBBS](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=5985004320503&category=nsn) |

## Sources

- DLA DIBBS RFQs for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=5985004320503&category=nsn
- DLA DIBBS awards for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=5985004320503
- AMSC record: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/
- All data is public U.S. government data; every row above links to its source record where one exists.

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