# NSN 6685-01-473-0542: Thermometer, Self-Indicating, Bime

NSN 6685-01-473-0542 (also written 6685014730542; NIIN 01-473-0542) is a thermometer, self-indicating, bime in Federal Supply Class 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. 2 manufacturer part numbers from 2 suppliers are on record. The government has 1 open solicitation for it.

## Identification

- NSN: 6685-01-473-0542 (6685014730542)
- NIIN: 01-473-0542 (014730542)
- 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 Q: the government lacks adequate data or rights, but breakout to competition is expected. (observed 2026-10-13)
- Acquisition method code: 3

## Characteristics

| Code | Requirement | Reply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ABHP | OVERALL LENGTH | INCHES NOMINAL 8.406 |
| ALZD | STEM LENGTH | INCHES NOMINAL 4.000 |
| APGF | DESIGN TYPE | FLUCTUATING |
| ASSP | DIAL DIAMETER | INCHES NOMINAL 3.000 |
| ATEQ | SCALE TYPE | DIAL |
| CSYG | SCALE MEASUREMENT RANGE | DEG CELSIUS 0.000 TO 50.000 |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | 3/4 IN. 28 UNS-2A JAM NUT;DIAL HAS WHITE BACKGROUND WITH BLACK MARKINGS |
| MATT | MATERIAL | OVERALL STEEL CORROSION RESISTING |
| STYL | STYLE DESIGNATOR | — |
| ZZZK | SPECIFICATION/STANDARD DATA | GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION 81349--IL-I-17244E |

## Part numbers

| Part number | CAGE | Supplier | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| E3ZZA4 | 049X3 | ASHCROFT INC DBA HEISE, WEKSLER | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| E3ZZA4 | 64467 | WEKSLER GLASS THERMOMETER CORP | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |

## Open solicitations

| Solicitation | Quantity | Closes | Link |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SPE4A5-27-T-0677 | 8 | 2026-10-20 | [DIBBS](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=6685014730542&category=nsn) |

## Sources

- DLA DIBBS RFQs for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=6685014730542&category=nsn
- DLA DIBBS awards for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6685014730542
- AMSC record: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/
- All data is public U.S. government data; every row above links to its source record where one exists.

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