National Stock Number (NSN) 6685-01-520-6159, or NIIN 015206159, (thermometer,self-indicating,digi) was assigned May 19, 2004 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 4 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 been procured by the US Government within the last year, but shows no recent (last 90 days) procurement activity. There have been 143 contracts issued for this part number, with 137 awards given. There is heavy competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 13 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE4A525P0082, SPE4A525P3471, SPE4A525P3469, SPE4A625V7921, SPE4A625V7921. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 85,581.02.
This NSN is fairly common among different weapons systems, belonging to 12 different platforms.
This national stock number is in high demand. The demand for this NSN originated from less than 5 countries. The 24 month forecast from the US Government for this part number has high volatility, with an estimated forecasted value of US$ 16,512. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Jul 04, 2014, 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) 33257. [A DEVICE WHOSE MEASURABLE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES CHANGE WITH VARIATION IN TEMPERATURE. THE TEMPERATURE READING APPEARS IN EITHER DEGREES CELSIUS OR DEGREES FAHRENHEIT ON A SELF-INDICATING DIGITAL DISPLAY. THE DEVICE OPERATES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THERMOCOUPLES AND IS POWERED BY AN ELECTRIC CURRENT. EXCLUDES:INDICATOR, TEMPERATURE, THERMOCOUPLE.]. 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 6685015206159 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.