# NSN 6685-01-721-6880: Sensor, Ambient Temperature

NSN 6685-01-721-6880 (also written 6685017216880; NIIN 01-721-6880) is a sensor, ambient temperature in Federal Supply Class 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. 1 manufacturer part number from 1 supplier is on record. It was last purchased in Sep 2026.

## Identification

- NSN: 6685-01-721-6880 (6685017216880)
- NIIN: 01-721-6880 (017216880)
- Item name: SENSOR,AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
- 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 2026-10-10)
- Acquisition method code: 3

## Characteristics

| Code | Requirement | Reply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AGAV | END ITEM IDENTIFICATION | THERMOCOUPLER |
| CXCY | PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | SENSOR-RTD |

## Part numbers

| Part number | CAGE | Supplier | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 128-0512 | 11083 | CATERPILLAR INC DIV CATERPILLAR DEFENSE | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |

## Contract awards

Newest first.

| Date | Award | Description | Recipient | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-09-18 | [SPE4A526P3810](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6685017216880) | SENSOR, AMBIENT TEMP | — | $22,392.00 |

## Sources

- DLA DIBBS RFQs for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=6685017216880&category=nsn
- DLA DIBBS awards for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6685017216880
- 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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