National Stock Number (NSN) 6515-01-017-2177, or NIIN 010172177, (applicator,disposable) was assigned March 5, 1976 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 3 suppliers. Today, 3 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 is actively being procured by the US Government, with procurement history within the last 90 days. There have been 76 contracts issued for this part number, with 102 awards given. There is moderate competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 9 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE2DS25V8867, SPE2DS25F0045, SPE2DS25V7334, SPE2DS25V0236, SPE2DS24V025K. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 23,215.60.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 7 different weapons systems.
There has been a moderate 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 Dec 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) 26509. [A SLENDER ROD OF WOOD, PLASTIC, COMPRESSED PAPER AND THE LIKE. IT IS USED FOR APPLYING MEDICATION TO THE NOSE, THROAT, OR OTHER CAVITIES, OR FOR CLEANSING BY SWABBING. IT MAY BE PLAIN, OR HAVE A TIP OF ABSORBENT MATERIAL AT ONE OR BOTH ENDS. FOR NONDISPOSABLE APPLICATORS, SEE APPLICATOR (AS MODIFIED).]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 6515010172177 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 3005900000: wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles, impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances for medical, surgical etc purposes ne soi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as pharmaceutical preparations. NAICS classification category 339113: surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing.
This information was last updated on May 01, 2025.