Acquisition method (AMC)
3
FSC 6550 × BACTERIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN COLLECT
BACTERIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN COLLECT
6550-01-474-0651 FSC 6550
NSN 6550-01-474-0651 (also written 6550014740651; NIIN 01-474-0651) is a bacteriological specimen collect in Federal Supply Class 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. 6 manufacturer part numbers from 5 suppliers are on record. The government has 1 open solicitation for it.
Open for bid
1 open solicitation on record right now — quantity, close date, and where to submit.
| Solicitation | Qty | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPE2DS-27-T-1367 | 1 | Closes in 2d | 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 |
|---|---|
| END ITEM IDENTIFICATION AGAV | FOR THROAT, VAGINAL, WOUND AND SKIN SWABS |
| TUBE LENGTH AGYT | INCHES NOMINAL 6.875 |
| PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY CXCY | BACTERIOLOGICAL SPEC COLL&TRANSPORTATION SYS W/TRANSPORT MEDIA 50S |
| SPECIAL FEATURES FEAT | CONTAINS AMIES AGAR GEL, NO CHARCOAL; BLUE CAP; 5 ML DEEP GEL COLUMN AFFORDS MAXIMUM PROTECTION, IMPROVES SAMPLE VIABILITY; VENTURI HOURGLASS DESIGN PREVENTS DISINTEGRATION OR BREAKDOWN OF GEL COLUMN DURING SPECIMEN TRANSPORT; UNDESIRABLE BUBBLES AND BREAKS IN GEL AUTOMATICALLY SQUEEZED OUT AS SWAB IS INSERTED; ELIMINATES AIR POCKETS HARMFUL TO FASTIDIOUS BACTERIA, CENTRALIZES SWAB; SINGLE PLASTIC SWAB; SOFT RAYON SWAB TIPS ARE INERT AND NON TOXIC TO MICRO ORGANISMS AND PATIENTS; EXTRA LONG 5.250 SWAB SHAFTS; EXTRA LARGE SIZE POLYURETHANE FOAM SPONGE SOAKED WITH LIQUID TRANSPORT MEDIUM STAYS ANCHORED IN PLACE; NO ACTIVATION STEP NECESSARY; LARGE PREATTACHED LABEL; 50 PER PACKAGE; 500 PER CASE |
| MATERIAL MATT | TUBE PLASTIC |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 00-0291 | 89875 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL MATERIEL DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER PHILADELPHIA |
| 220116 | 06531 | BECTON, DICKINSON AND CO DBA BECTON DICKINSON & CO |
| 90001-052 | 2E624 | VWR INTERNATIONAL, LLC DBA VWR SCIENTIFIC |
| COP 108C-WH | 0CG54 | INFOLAB, LLC DBA INFOLAB |
| COPAN LTALIA 108C | 8R855 | INVENEX LABORATORIES LIFE TECHNOLOGIES INC |
| M8500A | 8R855 | INVENEX LABORATORIES LIFE TECHNOLOGIES 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
$51.00
Purchases
2
Total spend
$102.00
Sep 28, 2026
Last purchased
4 · 4.0/yr
Purchase records
$204.00
Total demand
$51.00
Latest unit price
Purchase history
| Awarded | Qty | Unit price | Total | Supplier | Agency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | 1 | $51.00 | $51.00 | MIDLAND SCIENTIFIC INC (6P701) | Unknown | Source ↗ |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1 | $51.00 | $51.00 | MIDLAND SCIENTIFIC INC (6P701) | 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 12, 2026 | SPE2DS26V8756 ↗ | MIDLAND SCIENTIFIC INC | — | $51.00 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | SPE2DS26V017V ↗ | MIDLAND SCIENTIFIC INC | — | $51.00 |
Demand history
Every solicitation we've indexed for this NSN, open and closed — 10 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 9 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
MIDLAND SCIENTIFIC INC
last award Sep 2026
BECTON, DICKINSON AND CO DBA BECTON DICKINSON & CO
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 INFOLAB, LLC DBA INFOLAB
no award yet
no awards on record
Listed source INVENEX LABORATORIES LIFE TECHNOLOGIES INC
no award yet
no awards on record
Listed source VWR INTERNATIONAL, LLC DBA VWR SCIENTIFIC
no award yet
no awards on record
Listed source MIDLAND SCIENTIFIC INC won 2 of the last 2 awards. MIDLAND SCIENTIFIC INC won without being a listed source.
| Solicitation | Issued | Closes / closed | Qty | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPE2DS-27-T-1367 | Nov 4, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | 1 | Open | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-27-T-0988 | Oct 27, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 | 1 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-27-T-0808 | Oct 21, 2026 | Oct 26, 2026 | 1 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-27-T-0445 | Oct 7, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 | 4 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-26-T-458B | Sep 22, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | 3 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-26-T-441G | Sep 16, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | 1 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-26-T-404Q | Sep 4, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | 2 | Cancelled | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-26-T-387Y | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 | 1 | Cancelled | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-26-T-330D | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | 5 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-26-T-319J | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 12, 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: 2026-11-04.
- Full methodology →
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Citation
NSN Explorer. "BACTERIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN COLLECT." nsnexplorer.com, https://nsnexplorer.com/nsn/6550-01-474-0651/. Data as of November 7, 2026.
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