# NSN 6685-00-557-5316: Thermometer, Self-Indicating, Bime

NSN 6685-00-557-5316 (also written 6685005575316; NIIN 00-557-5316) is a thermometer, self-indicating, bime in Federal Supply Class 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. 7 manufacturer part numbers from 6 suppliers are on record. It was last purchased in Aug 2026.

## Identification

- NSN: 6685-00-557-5316 (6685005575316)
- NIIN: 00-557-5316 (005575316)
- Item name: THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING,BIME
- Federal Supply Class: [FSC 6685 Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments](https://nsnexplorer.com/fsc/6685/)
- Federal Supply Group: [FSG 66](https://nsnexplorer.com/group/66/)
- Acquisition method suffix code: AMSC D: the data needed to compete the part is unavailable or cannot be obtained economically. (observed 2026-10-28)
- Acquisition method code: 3

## Characteristics

| Code | Requirement | Reply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ATEQ | SCALE TYPE | CONCENTRIC DIAL |
| ALZD | STEM LENGTH | INCHES NOMINAL 3.375 |
| ASSP | DIAL DIAMETER | INCHES NOMINAL 1.875 |
| BGKZ | SCALE INSCRIPTION/BACKGROUND COLOR | FLUORESCENT LUMINESCENT MARKINGS ON A BLACK BACKGROUND |
| ABHP | OVERALL LENGTH | INCHES NOMINAL 5.250 |
| CSYG | SCALE MEASUREMENT RANGE | DEG FAHRENHEIT -70.000 TO 40.000 |
| MATT | MATERIAL | METER CASE ALUMINUM |
| AWAG | SCALE SMALLEST INCREMENT | DEG CELSIUS 2.0 |
| CBBL | FEATURES PROVIDED | PROTECTIVE GLASS/PLASTIC |
| BKCN | SCALE ACCURACY RATING | 1/2 OF 1 PCT |
| STYL | STYLE DESIGNATOR | — |
| APGF | DESIGN TYPE | FLUCTUATING |

## Part numbers

| Part number | CAGE | Supplier | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5-09613 | 18509 | PSG CONTROLS, INC. | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 6685PL0892276 | 9009H | JEDNOLITY INDEKS MATERIALOWY - UNIFORM MATERIAL INDEX | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 6685PL2234088 | 9009H | JEDNOLITY INDEKS MATERIALOWY - UNIFORM MATERIAL INDEX | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| LT225-6508C | 81405 | TEL-TRU INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| MILT6508 | 81349 | MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| MS28028-1 | 96906 | MILITARY STANDARDS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| MS28028-1 | A0126 | LEONARDO SPA HELICOPTERS DIVISION - PRODUCTION SITE | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |

## Contract awards

Newest first.

| Date | Award | Description | Recipient | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-08-26 | [SPE4A723D5363/SPE4A726F019F](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6685005575316) | THERMOMETER, SELF-INDICATING, BIMETALLIC | — | $33,079.75 |

## Sources

- DLA DIBBS RFQs for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=6685005575316&category=nsn
- DLA DIBBS awards for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6685005575316
- 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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