National Stock Number
6640-00-127-4779
National Stock Number (NSN) 6640-00-127-4779, or NIIN 001274779, (test tube) was assigned November 27, 1968 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, with the most recent procurement date of Mar 11, 2017. There have been 3 contracts issued for this part number, with 3 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 3 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE2DH17V1952, SPM7MX10D9007, SPM7MX10D9007, SPM2DS09MA502, SPM2DS09MA502. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 45.45.
This NSN is unique to one weapons system.
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 Dec 02, 2006, 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) 18770. [A STRAIGHT WALL VESSEL WITH A FLAT OR A ROUND BOTTOM FOR USE IN VARIOUS LABORATORY PROCEDURES. IT MAY HAVE A SIDE ARM AND A MOUTH DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE A STOPPER OR A SCREW CAP. DO NOT USE IF A MORE SPECIFIC NAME IS AVAILABLE.]. 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 6640001274779 does not contain precious metals.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.