NSN 6515-01-552-0229, 6515015520229
PLUG,EAR

Federal Supply Classification: FSC 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
National Item Identification Number: NIIN 015520229
Codification Country: United States
Item Name Code: INC 13117
Criticality: (X) This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.
Hazardous Material Indicator Code: (N) There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials.

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DLMS^® Summary

National Stock Number 6515-01-552-0229

National Stock Number (NSN) 6515-01-552-0229, or NIIN 015520229, (plug,ear) was assigned June 4, 2007 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.

There are 4 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. One of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 2 suppliers. 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. ISO Group has several sources of supply for this NSN.

This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years, with the most recent procurement date of Apr 27, 2010. There have been 12 contracts issued for this part number, with 11 awards given. There is moderate competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 7 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPM2DS10MC572, SPM2DS10MC572, SPM2DS10MC572, SPM2DS10MC572, SPM2DS10MC572. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 52,297.66.

There has been a small amount of demand for this national stock number. 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 Jun 08, 2007, 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) 13117. [A DEVICE TO PROTECT THE EAR AGAINST HARMFUL NOISE OR WATER.]. 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 6515015520229 does not contain precious metals.

This NSN is associated to Schedule B 9018908000: other instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as medicinal equipment. NAICS classification category 339112: surgical and medical instrument manufacturing.

This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.

Technical Characteristics

PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY: (CXCY) EAR PLUG COMBAT ARMS W/PISTOL GRIP MED 50PR
SPECIAL FEATURES: (FEAT) COMBAT ARMS EAR PLUGS, WITH PISTOL GRIP; SIZE:MEDIUM; 50 INDIVIDUAL PAIRS; ALLOWS WEARERS TO HEAR LOW-LEVEL SOUNDS CRITICAL TO MISSION SAFETY (CONVERSATION, FOOT STEPS, RIFLE BOLTS, APPROACHING ENEMIES), YET PROVIDES INSTANT PROTECTION FROM HIGH LEVEL NOISES