National Stock Number
6850-01-264-8684
National Stock Number (NSN) 6850-01-264-8684, or NIIN 012648684, (inspection penetrant developer,w) was assigned October 7, 1987 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 2 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 2 of those 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, 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 not been procured by the US Government in over a year. There have been 15 contracts issued for this part number, with 18 awards given. The US Government has only awarded those contracts to one supplier. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE4A723FCRXR, SPE4A723FCRXR, SPE4A723FCE96, SPE4A723FCE96, SPE4A619FAFMU. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 10,301.90.
Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Jan 04, 2014, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) Acquisition of this part is controlled by QPL procedures. Valid AMCs: 1 and 2.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 26930. [A MATERIAL SUPPLIED IN WET OR DRY FORM TO BE APPLIED TO THE PART BEING PENETRANT INSPECTED, AFTER THE EXCESS SURFACE PENETRANT HAS BEEN REMOVED. THE "WET" DEVELOPER, ON DRYING, PROVIDES AN ABSORBENT WHITE BACKGROUND TO THE PART FOR MAXIMUM COLOR CONTRAST, AND ENHANCES THE BLEED OUT OF THE PENETRANT FROM THE CAVITY TO OBTAIN INCREASED INSPECTION ACCURACY.]. 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 6850012648684 does not contain precious metals.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.