National Stock Number
6515-01-253-8293
National Stock Number (NSN) 6515-01-253-8293, or NIIN 012538293, (introducer kit,catheter,percutan) was assigned April 26, 1987 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There is only one manufacturer part number associated with this NSN. None of the associated part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by one supplier. Today, one supplier is listed as an Active supplier for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, only one supplier is deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years, with the most recent procurement date of Sep 18, 2014. There have been 2 contracts issued for this part number, with 21 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 2 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPM2DS11D0001, SPM2DS11D0001, SPM2DS11D0001, SPM2DS11D0001, SPM2DS11D0001. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 9,001.23.
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: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) 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) 50636. [A COLLECTION OF ITEMS DESIGNED FOR USE IN THE INTRODUCTION THROUGH THE SKIN INTO A BLOOD VESSEL OF CARDIOVASCULAR CATHETERS OR PACING LEADS. MAY BE USED FOR LONG TERM DRUG ADMINISTRATION TO TREAT CHEMOTHERAPY PATIENTS AND TO DRAW BLOOD.]. 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 6515012538293 does not contain precious metals.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.