National Stock Number (NSN) 6685-00-245-7696, or NIIN 002457696, (thermometer,self-indicating) was assigned January 1, 1963 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN replaces 5 stock numbers: 6685000619030, 6685002631790, 6685002473746, 6685008077749, 6685009206710.
There are 11 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 9 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 5 suppliers. Today, 2 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, there are no suppliers that are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts. ISO Group has several sources of supply for this NSN.
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 4 contracts issued for this part number, with 4 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 3 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE4A525P2366, SPE4A622PM893, SPE4A415VJ555, SPE4A415VJ555, SPM4A411MVF78. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 1,606.25.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 2 different weapons systems.
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 Sep 02, 2006, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) The Government has unlimited rights to the technical data, and the data package is complete. Valid AMCs: 1 and 2.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 42787. [AN ITEM THAT HAS CONFINED LIQUID WHOSE PHYSICAL PROPERTY(IES) CHANGES WITH VARIATION IN TEMPERATURE AND INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE TO A DIVISION OR NUMBER ON A GRADUATED SCALE(S). MAY INCLUDE FLEXIBLE TUBING (CAPILLARY) FOR INDOOR/OUTDOOR APPLICATIONS. EXCLUDES: THERMOMETER, CLINICAL, HUMAN.]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. Information is in the Hazardous Materials Information Resource System (HMIRS). NSN 6685002457696 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 9025114000: thermometers liquid-filled, for direct reading, except clinical. The Schedule B End Use is listed as cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.. NAICS classification category 334519: other measuring and controlling device manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.