# NSN 6515-01-604-0305: Suture, Nonabsorbable, Surgical

NSN 6515-01-604-0305 (also written 6515016040305; NIIN 01-604-0305) is a suture, nonabsorbable, surgical in Federal Supply Class 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. 6 manufacturer part numbers from 5 suppliers are on record. The government has 2 open solicitations for it.

## Identification

- NSN: 6515-01-604-0305 (6515016040305)
- NIIN: 01-604-0305 (016040305)
- Item name: SUTURE,NONABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
- Federal Supply Class: [FSC 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies](https://nsnexplorer.com/fsc/6515/)
- Federal Supply Group: [FSG 65](https://nsnexplorer.com/group/65/)
- Acquisition method suffix code: AMSC Z: a commercial, nondevelopmental or off-the-shelf item. (observed 2026-10-10)
- Acquisition method code: 3

## Characteristics

| Code | Requirement | Reply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ABRY | LENGTH | INCHES NOMINAL 18.000 |
| AGUC | UNIT PACKAGE QUANTITY | 24 |
| APWL | ARMED SUTURE NEEDLE STYLE | — |
| APZJ | STRAND FIBER ARRANGEMENT | BRAIDED |
| CXCY | PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | SUTURE NONABS NEURO SILK SZ 3-0 18IN L 5 STRAND B3 1/2 CIR C7 RD TAPER 24S |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE TYPE SH; REPLACEMENT NSN FOR 6515-01-243-1143 |
| HUES | COLOR | BLACK |
| MATT | MATERIAL | NEEDLE STEEL CORROSION RESISTING |
| MATT | MATERIAL | SUTURE SILK |
| APTD | END TYPE | SINGLE ARMED |
| AJXE | SIZE DESIGNATOR | 3-0 |
| AKMX | STERILITY | STERILE |
| ANNW | IMMEDIATE CONTAINER TYPE | PACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED |
| APRH | ARMED SUTURE NEEDLE POINT STYLE | — |
| APSH | NEEDLE DESIGN DESIGNATION | GASTRO-INTESTINAL AND NEUROSURGERY |

## Part numbers

| Part number | CAGE | Supplier | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 31980 | 89875 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL MATERIEL DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER PHILADELPHIA | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 6515NCM127226 | 64616 | DEFENSE MEDICAL STANDARDIZATION BOARD | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| C0135 | 10614 | ETHICON, INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| GS63M | 6VKK4 | COVIDIEN SALES LLC DBA COVIDIEN SALES | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| GS63M | 77HM9 | MEDTRONIC USA INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| PERMA-HAND | 10614 | ETHICON, INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |

## Open solicitations

| Solicitation | Quantity | Closes | Link |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SPE2DS-27-T-1253 | 1 | 2026-11-09 | [DIBBS](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=6515016040305&category=nsn) |
| SPE2DS-27-T-1437 | 6 | 2026-11-10 | [DIBBS](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=6515016040305&category=nsn) |

## Price history

Newest first.

| Date | Unit price | Quantity | Supplier | Agency | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-10-19 | $188.00 | 1 | SZY HOLDINGS, LLC DBA SZY HOLDINGS LLC | — | [record](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6515016040305) |
| 2026-10-13 | $299.00 | 1 | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC | — | [record](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6515016040305) |
| 2026-09-29 | $188.00 | 2 | SZY HOLDINGS, LLC DBA SZY HOLDINGS LLC | — | [record](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6515016040305) |
| 2026-09-17 | $188.00 | 1 | SZY HOLDINGS, LLC DBA SZY HOLDINGS LLC | — | [record](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6515016040305) |
| 2026-08-18 | $182.00 | 1 | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC | — | [record](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6515016040305) |

## Contract awards

Newest first.

| Date | Award | Description | Recipient | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | [SPE2DS27V1121](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6515016040305) | SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SURGICAL | ARS SALES & SERVICES LLC | $200.00 |
| 2026-10-19 | [SPE2DS27V0588](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6515016040305) | SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SURGICAL | SZY HOLDINGS, LLC DBA SZY HOLDINGS LLC | $188.00 |
| 2026-10-13 | [SPE2DS27V0462](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6515016040305) | SUTURE, NONABSORBABL | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC | $299.00 |
| 2026-09-29 | [SPE2DS26V020Z](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6515016040305) | SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SURGICAL | SZY HOLDINGS, LLC DBA SZY HOLDINGS LLC | $376.00 |
| 2026-09-17 | [SPE2DS26V000C](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6515016040305) | SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SURGICAL | SZY HOLDINGS, LLC DBA SZY HOLDINGS LLC | $188.00 |
| 2026-08-26 | [SPE2DS26V9217](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6515016040305) | SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SURGICAL | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC | $543.00 |
| 2026-08-26 | [SPE2DS26V9217](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6515016040305) | SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SURGICAL | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC | $543.00 |
| 2026-08-18 | [SPE2DS26V8946](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6515016040305) | SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SURGICAL | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC | $182.00 |

## Sources

- DLA DIBBS RFQs for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=6515016040305&category=nsn
- DLA DIBBS awards for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6515016040305
- 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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