# NSN 3439-01-371-1588: Desoldering Braid

NSN 3439-01-371-1588 (also written 3439013711588; NIIN 01-371-1588) is a desoldering braid in Federal Supply Class 3439, Miscellaneous Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Supplies and Accessories. 5 manufacturer part numbers from 3 suppliers are on record. It was last purchased in Aug 2026.

## Identification

- NSN: 3439-01-371-1588 (3439013711588)
- NIIN: 01-371-1588 (013711588)
- Item name: DESOLDERING BRAID
- Federal Supply Class: [FSC 3439 Miscellaneous Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Supplies and Accessories](https://nsnexplorer.com/fsc/3439/)
- Federal Supply Group: [FSG 34](https://nsnexplorer.com/group/34/)
- Acquisition method suffix code: AMSC L: annual buy value is below the screening threshold. (observed 2026-10-10)
- Acquisition method code: 1

## Characteristics

| Code | Requirement | Reply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TEXT | GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTION | SD SPOOL SIZE,WIDTH 0.100 IN.,COLOR BLUE; USED IN DESOLDERING TOOL; BRAIDED IN A TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT USING ONLY THE FINEST OXYGEN-FREE,OIL-FREE,HIGHLY CONDUCTIVE 42 GAUGE FINE WIRE; THE BRAIDING PATTERN IS A UNIQUELY DESIGNED GEOMETRIC WEAVE FOR MAXIMUM SPEED AND SOLDER HOLDING CAPACITY; ULTRASONICALLY APPLIED,PURE WHITE ROSIN FLUX IS LAMINATED ON TO THE ENTIRE BRAID TO PROTECT AGAINST OXIDATION AND TO PROMOTE SOLDERABILITY |

## Part numbers

| Part number | CAGE | Supplier | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 10-5L | 21267 | ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. DIV ITW CHEMTRONICS | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 10-5SD | 21267 | ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. DIV ITW CHEMTRONICS | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 237ST105 | 30239 | TECHNI-TOOL, INC. | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 728S0804 | 30239 | TECHNI-TOOL, INC. | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| WS78-5 | 28493 | HEXACON ELECTRIC COMPANY | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |

## Price history

Newest first.

| Date | Unit price | Quantity | Supplier | Agency | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-08-14 | $4.05 | 1,035 | 17NZ6 | — | [record](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=3439013711588) |

## Contract awards

Newest first.

| Date | Award | Description | Recipient | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-08-14 | [SPE8E526V1298](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=3439013711588) | DESOLDERING BRAID | — | $4,191.75 |

## Sources

- DLA DIBBS RFQs for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=3439013711588&category=nsn
- DLA DIBBS awards for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=3439013711588
- AMSC record: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/
- USAspending contract actions (each award above links to its record)
- All data is public U.S. government data; every row above links to its source record where one exists.

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