Acquisition method (AMC)
3
FSC 6515 × SUTURE,NONABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
SUTURE,NONABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
6515-01-604-0305 FSC 6515
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.
Open for bid
2 open solicitations on record right now — quantity, close date, and where to submit.
| Solicitation | Qty | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPE2DS-27-T-1253 | 1 | Closes in 2d | Bid → |
| SPE2DS-27-T-1437 | 6 | Closes in 3d | Bid → |
Can you win it?
This item is coded to be bought directly from the actual manufacturer (AMC 3).
Suffix (AMSC)
Z
Competition
Coded for a named source
AMC 3: buy directly from the actual manufacturer, second or later time. AMSC Z: a commercial, nondevelopmental or off-the-shelf item. The codes describe the item's status on record, not any one solicitation. What the codes mean
What it is — can you make it?
Dimensions, the FLIS specification requirements, and the manufacturer part numbers already qualified against this NSN.
Specifications
From the federal catalog (DLA FLIS / PUB LOG) — what your part has to meet. Cited specification documents can be looked up in ASSIST Quick Search ↗, DoD's public spec repository — copy the document number in.
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| LENGTH ABRY | INCHES NOMINAL 18.000 |
| UNIT PACKAGE QUANTITY AGUC | 24 |
| ARMED SUTURE NEEDLE STYLE APWL | — |
| STRAND FIBER ARRANGEMENT APZJ | BRAIDED |
| PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY CXCY | SUTURE NONABS NEURO SILK SZ 3-0 18IN L 5 STRAND B3 1/2 CIR C7 RD TAPER 24S |
| SPECIAL FEATURES FEAT | CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE TYPE SH; REPLACEMENT NSN FOR 6515-01-243-1143 |
| COLOR HUES | BLACK |
| MATERIAL MATT | NEEDLE STEEL CORROSION RESISTING |
| MATERIAL MATT | SUTURE SILK |
| END TYPE APTD | SINGLE ARMED |
| SIZE DESIGNATOR AJXE | 3-0 |
| STERILITY AKMX | STERILE |
| IMMEDIATE CONTAINER TYPE ANNW | PACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED |
| ARMED SUTURE NEEDLE POINT STYLE APRH | — |
| NEEDLE DESIGN DESIGNATION APSH | GASTRO-INTESTINAL AND NEUROSURGERY |
Manufacturer part numbers
Commercial part numbers cross-referenced to this NSN in the federal catalog — the parts that have been accepted as satisfying this stock number, and who makes them.
| Part number | CAGE | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 31980 | 89875 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL MATERIEL DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER PHILADELPHIA |
| 6515NCM127226 | 64616 | DEFENSE MEDICAL STANDARDIZATION BOARD |
| C0135 | 10614 | ETHICON, INC |
| GS63M | 6VKK4 | COVIDIEN SALES LLC DBA COVIDIEN SALES |
| GS63M | 77HM9 | MEDTRONIC USA INC |
| PERMA-HAND | 10614 | ETHICON, INC |
What it pays — so you can quote
The government's own price and demand record for this NSN — what past awards cleared at, so you know where to land your quote.
Latest unit price
$188.00
Purchases
5
Total spend
$1,233
Nov 5, 2026
Last purchased
13 · 13.0/yr
Purchase records
$3,752
Total demand
$188.00
Latest unit price
Price history with quantity and a typical range
What has the government paid for this item, and was any award out of line? Every award as a dot, Aug 2026 to today.
- Award (bigger dot, bigger quantity)
- Middle half of prices
Most awards fall between $188 and $188.
Award price calculator
What do the last few awards average, and over what range? Choose how many awards to include.
Average unit price$225
Weighted by quantity$216
Observed range$188 – $299
Window coveredSep 2026 – Oct 2026
| Awarded | Quantity | Unit price | Supplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 1 | $188 | SZY HOLDINGS, LLC DBA SZY HOLDINGS LLC |
| Oct 2026 | 1 | $299 | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC |
| Sep 2026 | 2 | $188 | SZY HOLDINGS, LLC DBA SZY HOLDINGS LLC |
| Sep 2026 | 1 | $188 | SZY HOLDINGS, LLC DBA SZY HOLDINGS LLC |
| Aug 2026 | 1 | $182 | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC |
Shaded rows are included. This reports past awards and does not suggest a price.
Purchase history
| Awarded | Qty | Unit price | Total | Supplier | Agency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 | $188.00 | $188.00 | SZY HOLDINGS, LLC DBA SZY HOLDINGS LLC (0AG09) | Unknown | Source ↗ |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 | $299.00 | $299.00 | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC (1WAS9) | Unknown | Source ↗ |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 2 | $188.00 | $376.00 | SZY HOLDINGS, LLC DBA SZY HOLDINGS LLC (0AG09) | Unknown | Source ↗ |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 1 | $188.00 | $188.00 | SZY HOLDINGS, LLC DBA SZY HOLDINGS LLC (0AG09) | Unknown | Source ↗ |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1 | $182.00 | $182.00 | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC (1WAS9) | Unknown | Source ↗ |
Related contract actions
Contract action totals, not unit prices — obligation amounts from USAspending for related awards, shown for context only. These do not appear on the price chart above.
| Action date | Award # | Recipient | Agency | Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | SPE2DS26V8946 ↗ | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC | — | $182.00 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | SPE2DS26V9217 ↗ | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC | — | $543.00 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | SPE2DS26V9217 ↗ | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC | — | $543.00 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | SPE2DS26V000C ↗ | SZY HOLDINGS, LLC DBA SZY HOLDINGS LLC | — | $188.00 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | SPE2DS26V020Z ↗ | SZY HOLDINGS, LLC DBA SZY HOLDINGS LLC | — | $376.00 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | SPE2DS27V0462 ↗ | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC | — | $299.00 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | SPE2DS27V0588 ↗ | SZY HOLDINGS, LLC DBA SZY HOLDINGS LLC | — | $188.00 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | SPE2DS27V1121 ↗ | ARS SALES & SERVICES LLC | — | $200.00 |
Demand history
Every solicitation we've indexed for this NSN, open and closed — 9 on record. Closed RFQs (expired, cancelled, or awarded) stay here as a record of past demand; they never get removed.
Buying rhythm
How often does the government buy this item, and how long since the last time? Every solicitation and award on one line.
- Solicitation posted
- Award made
Dot size shows quantity. A faint bar joins a solicitation to the award made against it.
Time from solicitation to award
How long does a buy take from posting to award? One bar per past award that matches a solicitation.
- Open for quotes
- Closed, awaiting award
The typical buy took 7 days from posting to award.
Who wins this item
Does one supplier win this every time, and are the winners on the listed-source list? One dot per award.
- Award in the last 2 years
- Older award
SZY HOLDINGS, LLC DBA SZY HOLDINGS LLC
last award Oct 2026
CENMED ENTERPRISES INC
last award Oct 2026
COVIDIEN SALES LLC DBA COVIDIEN SALES
no award yet
no awards on record
Listed source DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL MATERIEL DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER PHILADELPHIA
no award yet
no awards on record
Listed source DEFENSE MEDICAL STANDARDIZATION BOARD
no award yet
no awards on record
Listed source ETHICON, INC
no award yet
no awards on record
Listed source MEDTRONIC USA INC
no award yet
no awards on record
Listed source SZY HOLDINGS, LLC DBA SZY HOLDINGS LLC won 3 of the last 5 awards. SZY HOLDINGS, LLC DBA SZY HOLDINGS LLC and 1 other won without being listed sources.
| Solicitation | Issued | Closes / closed | Qty | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPE2DS-27-T-1437 | Nov 5, 2026 | Nov 10, 2026 | 6 | Open | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-27-T-1253 | Nov 3, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | 1 | Open | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-27-T-0441 | Oct 7, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 | 1 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-26-T-490Y | Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 | 2 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-26-T-447V | Sep 18, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 | 1 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-26-T-413E | Sep 10, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | 1 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-26-T-402A | Sep 4, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 | 19 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-26-T-387P | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 | 2 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-26-T-331K | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | Cancelled | View at DIBBS → |
Open RFQs on DIBBS → DIBBS award history ↗
About this data
- Unit prices: DLA DIBBS award records — every row links to its government record.
- AMSC: latest observed value from DIBBS solicitation history as of Oct 10, 2026.
- Contract action totals: USAspending, context only.
- Data last refreshed: 2026-11-06.
- Full methodology →
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