National Stock Number (NSN) 6515-01-572-5151, or NIIN 015725151, (suction apparatus,surgical) was assigned March 12, 2009 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. None of the associated part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 2 suppliers. Today, 2 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 2 suppliers are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number is actively being procured by the US Government, with procurement history within the last 90 days. There have been 143 contracts issued for this part number, with 136 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 4 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE2DS25V022G, SPE2DS25V8828, SPE2DS25V8828, SPE2DS25V8828, SPE2DS25V8828. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 476,852.16.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 6 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 Mar 17, 2009, 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) 13158. [A POWER OPERATED ITEM WHICH IS USED IN MAINTAINING NEGATIVITY IN THE PLEURAL SPACE BY RAPID REMOVAL OF AIR/FLUIDS OR FOR USE IN SUCTIONING OF BLOOD, BODY FLUIDS, VOMITUS AND TISSUE. IT IS COMPATIBLE FOR USE WITH CANISTER ASSEMBLY, SUCTION, SURGICAL. EXCLUDES:SUCTION AND PRESSURE APPARATUS, SURGICAL.]. 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 6515015725151 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 Jul 01, 2025.