# NSN 6605-01-496-0638: Compass, Magnetic, Mounted

NSN 6605-01-496-0638 (also written 6605014960638; NIIN 01-496-0638) is a compass, magnetic, mounted in Federal Supply Class 6605, Navigational Instruments. 2 manufacturer part numbers from 1 supplier are on record. It was last purchased in Aug 2026.

## Identification

- NSN: 6605-01-496-0638 (6605014960638)
- NIIN: 01-496-0638 (014960638)
- Item name: COMPASS,MAGNETIC,MOUNTED
- Federal Supply Class: [FSC 6605 Navigational Instruments](https://nsnexplorer.com/fsc/6605/)
- Federal Supply Group: [FSG 66](https://nsnexplorer.com/group/66/)
- Acquisition method suffix code: AMSC Q: the government lacks adequate data or rights, but breakout to competition is expected. (observed 2026-10-28)
- Acquisition method code: 3

## Characteristics

| Code | Requirement | Reply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ABFF | FURNISHED ITEMS | ILLUMINATED |
| ADAV | OVERALL DIAMETER | INCHES NOMINAL 7.500 |
| AGAV | END ITEM IDENTIFICATION | BOAT, RIGID, INFLATABLE |
| APGF | DESIGN TYPE | TOP READING |
| AXGY | MOUNTING METHOD | FLUSH |
| BBWN | INSTRUMENT TYPE | WET |
| BBWP | FLUID TYPE | WATER |
| BCHG | BOWL SHAPE | SPHERICAL |
| BCHH | BOWL ELEMENT TYPE | NEEDLE |
| BCHK | DIAL SIZE | INCHES 5.000 |
| BCHR | SMALLEST INCREMENT IN DEG | DIAL 2.0 OR DIAL 5.0 |
| CXCY | PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | FLUSH MOUNT GLOBEMASTER |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | FULL INTERNAL GIMBALS, EXCLUSIVE NITE VU 12 VOLT NIGHT LIGHTING, SPHERICAL DESIGN WITH FIBERGLASS REINFORCED VALOX BOWL, HIGH-CAPACITY ROLLER DIAPHRAGM FOR EXTENDED TEMPERATURE OPERATING RANGES, APPROX. SHIPPING WEIGHT: 5LBS 12 OZ |

## Part numbers

| Part number | CAGE | Supplier | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FB-500 | 50967 | RITCHIE E S AND SONS INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| FB-500-5N12 | 50967 | RITCHIE E S AND SONS INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |

## Contract awards

Newest first.

| Date | Award | Description | Recipient | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-08-27 | [SPE4A526V1931](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6605014960638) | COMPASS, MAGNETIC, MO | SOUTHERN AUTOMOTIVE WHOLESALERS, INC | $820.00 |

## Sources

- DLA DIBBS RFQs for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=6605014960638&category=nsn
- DLA DIBBS awards for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6605014960638
- 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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