Acquisition method (AMC)
3
FSC 6550 × CULTURE MEDIUM,GRAM NEGATIVE BRO
CULTURE MEDIUM,GRAM NEGATIVE BRO
6550-01-231-7217 FSC 6550
NSN 6550-01-231-7217 (also written 6550012317217; NIIN 01-231-7217) is a culture medium, gram negative bro in Federal Supply Class 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. 11 manufacturer part numbers from 7 suppliers are on record. No purchases are on record yet.
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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
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| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| PHYSICAL FORM AGXW | LIQUID |
| PROTECTIVE STORAGE FEATURE AJCN | REQUIRES REFRIGERATION STORAGE BETWEEN 2 TO 8 DEG CELSIUS |
| PRIMARY CONTAINER TYPE CQCT | TUBE |
| TOTAL PRIMARY CONTAINER QUANTITY CSCW | 100 |
| PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY CXCY | CULTURE MEDIUM GRAM NEGATIVE BROTH 5-8ML 100 TUBES PER PACKAGE |
| SPECIAL FEATURES FEAT | 5 TO 8 MILLILITERS; TUBE WITH SCREW CAP |
| SUPPLEMENTARY FEATURES SUPP | MEDSEP ITEM FOR DOD,BECTON-DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01-0134 | 89875 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL MATERIEL DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER PHILADELPHIA |
| 21730 | 05545 | BECTON-DICKINSON AND CO MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS DIV |
| 21730-BT | 22353 | BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP BAXTER SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS DIV GOVERNMENT SALES |
| 21730# | 22353 | BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP BAXTER SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS DIV GOVERNMENT SALES |
| 221730 | 05545 | BECTON-DICKINSON AND CO MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS DIV |
| 221730 | 22790 | BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY DBA BECTON DICKINSON & CO |
| 4321730 | 05545 | BECTON-DICKINSON AND CO MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS DIV |
| 4321730 | 07TA6 | CARDINAL HEALTH 200, LLC |
| 4321730 | 22353 | BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP BAXTER SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS DIV GOVERNMENT SALES |
| BB21730 | 22527 | FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY L.L.C. |
| F91C392 | 66735 | AIR FORCE MEDICAL LOGISTICS OFFICE |
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Related contract actions
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Demand history
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| Solicitation | Issued | Closes / closed | Qty | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPE2DS-26-T-336L | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 | 1 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-26-T-311Y | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 | 1 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
Open RFQs on DIBBS → DIBBS award history ↗
About this data
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- AMSC: latest observed value from DIBBS solicitation history as of Oct 10, 2026.
- Contract action totals: USAspending, context only.
- Full methodology →
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