NSN 6550-01-374-2257, 6550013742257
CULTURE MEDIUM,THIOSULFATE CITRA

Federal Supply Classification: FSC 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets
National Item Identification Number: NIIN 013742257
Codification Country: United States
Item Name Code: INC 77777
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: (P) There is no information in the HMIRS; however, the NSN is in an FSC in Table II of Federal Standard 313 and an MSDS may be required by the user. The requirement for an MSDS is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of the product.

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DLMS^® Summary

National Stock Number 6550-01-374-2257

National Stock Number (NSN) 6550-01-374-2257, or NIIN 013742257, (culture medium,thiosulfate citra) was assigned April 18, 1993 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.

There are 3 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, 2 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, only one supplier is deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.

This part number has been procured by the US Government within the last year, but shows no recent (last 90 days) procurement activity. There have been 28 contracts issued for this part number, with 27 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 5 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE2DS25V4580, SPE2DS25V4580, SPE2DS25V4580, SPE2DS25P0355, SPE2DS25V3217. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 5,236.70.

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 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) 77777. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. There is no information in the HMIRS; however, the NSN is in an FSC in Table II of Federal Standard 313 and an MSDS may be required by the user. The requirement for an MSDS is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of the product. NSN 6550013742257 does not contain precious metals.

This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.

Technical Characteristics

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTION: (TEXT) GELATIN; DISH,PETRI; 10 PER PACKAGE; REQUIRES REFRIGERATION
PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY: (CXCY) CULTURE MEDIUM THIOSULFATE CITRATE BILE SALT AGAR 10S