National Stock Number
6850-01-538-1742
National Stock Number (NSN) 6850-01-538-1742, or NIIN 015381742, (inspection penetrant) was assigned March 14, 2006 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. One of those 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, 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 16 contracts issued for this part number, with 22 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 2 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE4A525FZ677, SPE4A725FAPP7, SPE4A725FAPP7, SPE4A723FCKUD, SPE4A723FCKUD. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 6,215.35.
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 Feb 20, 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) 22013. [AN OIL OR ESTER BASE LIQUID USED WITH A DEVELOPER TO DETECT SURFACE FLAWS IN METALS, CERAMICS, GLASS, AND SOME PLASTICS. PENETRANTS WILL REVEAL ONLY DEFECTS WHICH ARE OPEN TO THE SURFACE AND WHICH ARE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO PERMIT ENTRANCE OF THE PENETRANT BY CAPILLARY ACTION. THE PENETRANT REMAINS IN THE OPENING UNTIL IT IS WITHDRAWN BY THE GREATER CAPILLARY ACTION OF THE DEVELOPER.]. 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 6850015381742 does not contain precious metals.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.