NSN 6515-01-549-6457, 6515015496457
PLUG,EAR

Federal Supply Classification: FSC 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
National Item Identification Number: NIIN 015496457
Codification Country: United States
Item Name Code: INC 13117
Criticality: (X) This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.
Hazardous Material Indicator Code: (N) There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials.

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DLMS^® Summary

National Stock Number 6515-01-549-6457

National Stock Number (NSN) 6515-01-549-6457, or NIIN 015496457, (plug,ear) was assigned March 27, 2007 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.

There are 5 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 been procured by the US Government within the last year, but shows no recent (last 90 days) procurement activity. There have been 203 contracts issued for this part number, with 332 awards given. There is heavy competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 15 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE2DS25V9156, SPE2DS25V7641, SPE2DS25V6538, SPE2DS25V4994, SPE2DS25V4631. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 355,853.14.

This national stock number is in high demand. 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 Jul 23, 2008, 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) 13117. [A DEVICE TO PROTECT THE EAR AGAINST HARMFUL NOISE OR WATER.]. 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 6515015496457 does not contain precious metals.

This NSN is associated to Schedule B 9018908000: other instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as medicinal equipment. NAICS classification category 339112: surgical and medical instrument manufacturing.

This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.

Technical Characteristics

PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY: (CXCY) EAR PLUG EP-3 SONIC DEFENDER LARGE 1PR
SPECIAL FEATURES: (FEAT) EP-3 SONIC DEFENDERS, LARGE, 1 PAIR; 9DB NOISE REDUCTINOS RATING (NRR) WITH STOPPERS OUT; 16DB(NRR)WITH STOPPERS IN, LOWERS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS NOISE LEVELS ABOVE 80DB; ERGONOMIC DESIGN CONFORMS TO THE NATRUAL SHAPE OF EAR FOR COMFORT AND EARPIECE RETENTION; MADE FROM SOFT, HYPOALLERGENIC, MEDICAL-GRADE POLYMER;LOW-PROFILE DESIGN