# NSN 6160-01-597-1208: Rod, Battery Retaining

NSN 6160-01-597-1208 (also written 6160015971208; NIIN 01-597-1208) is a rod, battery retaining in Federal Supply Class 6160, Miscellaneous Battery Retaining Fixtures and Liners. 3 manufacturer part numbers from 2 suppliers are on record. It was last purchased in Oct 2026.

## Identification

- NSN: 6160-01-597-1208 (6160015971208)
- NIIN: 01-597-1208 (015971208)
- Item name: ROD,BATTERY RETAINING
- Federal Supply Class: [FSC 6160 Miscellaneous Battery Retaining Fixtures and Liners](https://nsnexplorer.com/fsc/6160/)
- Federal Supply Group: [FSG 61](https://nsnexplorer.com/group/61/)
- Acquisition method suffix code: AMSC D: the data needed to compete the part is unavailable or cannot be obtained economically. (observed 2026-10-10)
- Acquisition method code: 3

## Characteristics

| Code | Requirement | Reply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ABHP | OVERALL LENGTH | MILLIMETERS NOMINAL 152.4 |
| ADAV | OVERALL DIAMETER | MILLIMETERS NOMINAL 6.0 |
| AGAV | END ITEM IDENTIFICATION | 6115-01-561-7718 |
| CXCY | PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | ROD, BATTERY RETAINING |
| MATT | MATERIAL | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING |
| SFTT | SURFACE TREATMENT | PAINT |
| THDS | THREAD SIZE AND SERIES/TYPE DESIGNATOR | M 6 |

## Part numbers

| Part number | CAGE | Supplier | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 04-21470 | 30554 | DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROJECT MANAGER-MOBILE ELECTRIC POWER | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 04-21470 | 44940 | CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| A029L024 | 44940 | CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |

## Contract awards

Newest first.

| Date | Award | Description | Recipient | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-10-15 | [SPE7LX21D0007/SPE7L127FA564](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6160015971208) | ROD, BATTERY RETAINING | CUMMINS INC DIV CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE | $55.24 |
| 2026-10-14 | [SPE7LX21D0007/SPE7L127FA454](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6160015971208) | ROD, BATTERY RETAINING | CUMMINS INC DIV CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE | $110.48 |
| 2026-10-13 | [SPE7LX21D0007/SPE7L127FA411](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6160015971208) | ROD, BATTERY RETAINING | CUMMINS INC DIV CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE | $165.72 |
| 2026-10-13 | [SPE7LX21D0007/SPE7L127FA410](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6160015971208) | ROD, BATTERY RETAINING | CUMMINS INC DIV CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE | $386.68 |
| 2026-10-08 | [SPE7LX21D0007/SPE7L127FA352](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6160015971208) | ROD, BATTERY RETAINING | CUMMINS INC DIV CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE | $110.48 |
| 2026-10-05 | [SPE7LX21D0007/SPE7L127FA206](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6160015971208) | ROD, BATTERY RETAINING | CUMMINS INC DIV CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE | $276.20 |
| 2026-09-29 | [SPE7LX21D0007/SPE7L126FAXF8](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6160015971208) | ROD, BATTERY RETAINING | CUMMINS INC DIV CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE | $110.48 |
| 2026-09-29 | [SPE7LX21D0007/SPE7L126FAXL3](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6160015971208) | ROD, BATTERY RETAINING | CUMMINS INC DIV CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE | $220.96 |
| 2026-09-29 | [SPE7LX21D0007/SPE7L126FAXM8](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6160015971208) | ROD, BATTERY RETAINING | CUMMINS INC DIV CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE | $276.20 |
| 2026-09-29 | [SPE7LX21D0007/SPE7L126FAXN6](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6160015971208) | ROD, BATTERY RETAINING | CUMMINS INC DIV CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE | $110.48 |
| 2026-09-29 | [SPE7LX21D0007/SPE7L126FAXQ3](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6160015971208) | ROD, BATTERY RETAINING | CUMMINS INC DIV CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE | $138.10 |
| 2026-09-28 | [SPE7LX21D0007/SPE7L126FAWM3](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6160015971208) | ROD, BATTERY RETAINING | CUMMINS INC DIV CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE | $110.48 |
| 2026-09-28 | [SPE7LX21D0007/SPE7L126FAWN8](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6160015971208) | ROD, BATTERY RETAINING | CUMMINS INC DIV CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE | $55.24 |
| 2026-09-28 | [SPE7LX21D0007/SPE7L126FAWS7](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6160015971208) | ROD, BATTERY RETAINING | CUMMINS INC DIV CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE | $359.06 |
| 2026-09-20 | [SPE7LX21D0007/SPE7L126FATP1](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6160015971208) | ROD, BATTERY RETAINING | CUMMINS INC DIV CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE | $110.48 |

## Sources

- DLA DIBBS RFQs for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=6160015971208&category=nsn
- DLA DIBBS awards for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6160015971208
- 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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