National Stock Number
6685-00-889-1579
National Stock Number (NSN) 6685-00-889-1579, or NIIN 008891579, (thermometer,self-indicating) was assigned January 1, 1962 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. 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 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 has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years.
Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Feb 02, 2005, 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 6685008891579 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 Jul 01, 2025.