NSN 6550-01-579-1542, 6550015791542
PLATE MRSA SELECT

Federal Supply Classification: FSC 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets
National Item Identification Number: NIIN 015791542
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 6550-01-579-1542

National Stock Number (NSN) 6550-01-579-1542, or NIIN 015791542, (plate mrsa select) was assigned November 2, 2009 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. 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 Jun 25, 2020. There have been 4 contracts issued for this part number, with 4 awards given. The US Government has only awarded those contracts to one supplier. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE2DS20P3530, SPE2DS17P0518, SPE2DS16M1854, SPM2DS10MC233. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 388.46.

There has been very little 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 Mar 11, 2010, 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 6550015791542 does not contain precious metals.

This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.

Technical Characteristics

PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY: (CXCY) PLATE MRSA SELECT 20 PLATES BY 90 MM
SPECIAL FEATURES: (FEAT) 20 X 90 MM CHROMOGENIC CULTURE PLATES FOR DIRECT IDENTIFICATION OF METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS; 20 PETRI DISHES