National Stock Number (NSN) 6515-00-564-8242, or NIIN 005648242, (applicator,disposable) was assigned November 19, 1974 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 5 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. One of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 3 suppliers. Today, 3 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 2 suppliers are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts. ISO Group has several sources of supply for this NSN.
This part number is actively being procured by the US Government, with procurement history within the last 90 days. There have been 287 contracts issued for this part number, with 399 awards given. There is heavy competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 20 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE2DS25V037E, SPE2DS25V034J, SPE2DS25V034J, SPE2DS25V034J, SPE2DS25V021T. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 17,569.00.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 3 different weapons systems.
This national stock number is in high demand. The demand for this NSN originated from less than 5 countries. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Dec 02, 2006, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Acquire directly from the actual manufacturer, whether or not the prime contractor is the actual manufacturer. This part is a commercial/non-developmental/off-the-shelf-item. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 26509. [A SLENDER ROD OF WOOD, PLASTIC, COMPRESSED PAPER AND THE LIKE. IT IS USED FOR APPLYING MEDICATION TO THE NOSE, THROAT, OR OTHER CAVITIES, OR FOR CLEANSING BY SWABBING. IT MAY BE PLAIN, OR HAVE A TIP OF ABSORBENT MATERIAL AT ONE OR BOTH ENDS. FOR NONDISPOSABLE APPLICATORS, SEE APPLICATOR (AS MODIFIED).]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 6515005648242 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 3005900000: wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles, impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances for medical, surgical etc purposes ne soi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as pharmaceutical preparations. NAICS classification category 339113: surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.