Acquisition method (AMC)
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FSC 6550 × CONTROL SET,BLOOD CHEMISTRY
CONTROL SET,BLOOD CHEMISTRY
6550-01-557-1581 FSC 6550
NSN 6550-01-557-1581 (also written 6550015571581; NIIN 01-557-1581) is a control set, blood chemistry 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 2 open solicitations for it.
Open for bid
2 open solicitations on record right now — quantity, close date, and where to submit.
| Solicitation | Qty | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPE2DS-27-T-1381 | 6 | Closes in 2d | Bid → |
| SPE2DS-27-T-1457 | 21 | Closes in 3d | 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 |
|---|---|
| SPECIAL FEATURES FEAT | LIQUID GENERAL CHEMISTRY AND LIPID CONTROL COMBO KIT; LEVEL 1-2 KIT, 12 X 1ML; FOR THE PICCOLO ANALYZER. 6 VIALS OF HIGH AND 6 VIALS OF LOW; STROAGE TEMP. IS NEGATIVE OR MINUS 20 DEG. C; AT LEAST 6 MONTHS SHELF LIFE/ MAXIMUM 14 MONTHS SHELF LIFE; STORE AND SHIP AT BELOW 20 DEG. C; MUST REMAIN FROZEN. MANUFACTURE CAGE 4AB79, PART NUMBER ALPC-14026-100 HAS EXPIRED ITEM IS CURRENTLY BEING PURCHASED FROM DISTRIBUTORS. |
| END ITEM IDENTIFICATION AGAV | PICCOLO XPRESS CHEMISTRY ANALYZER, NSN: 6630-01-547-9986 AND THE FIELD DEPLOYMENT PACK, NSN: 6630-01-547-9890. |
| PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY CXCY | CONTROL SET PICCOLO XPRESS ANALYZERS 6VI/HIGH 6VI/LOW 12S |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1084522 | 0NUS8 | HENRY SCHEIN, INC. |
| 1167244 | 0NUS8 | HENRY SCHEIN, INC. |
| 5158 | 89875 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL MATERIEL DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER PHILADELPHIA |
| 6550NCM071991 | 64616 | DEFENSE MEDICAL STANDARDIZATION BOARD |
| ALPC-G14026-100 | 4AB79 | NOVA-ONE DIAGNOSTICS LLC DBA NOD |
| NC9531749 | 5E871 | FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY L.L.C. DBA THERMOFISHER SCIENTIFIC |
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
$152.00
Purchases
8
Total spend
$4,972
Oct 22, 2026
Last purchased
19 · 19.0/yr
Purchase records
$11,738
Total demand
$152.00
Latest unit price
Price history with quantity and a typical range
What has the government paid for this item, and was any award out of line? Every award as a dot, Aug 2026 to today.
- Award (bigger dot, bigger quantity)
- Middle half of prices
Most awards fall between $154 and $166.
Price by order quantity
How does the price change with quantity, and what did past awards near an open solicitation's quantity pay?
Awards near 6 units
| Awarded | Quantity | Unit price | Supplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 10 | $149 | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC |
1 past award was between 4 and 10 units, at $149 each.
Award price calculator
What do the last few awards average, and over what range? Choose how many awards to include.
Average unit price$162
Weighted by quantity$156
Observed range$152 – $172
Window coveredSep 2026 – Oct 2026
| Awarded | Quantity | Unit price | Supplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 11 | $152 | CAGE 8H3Q8 |
| Sep 2026 | 3 | $161 | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC |
| Sep 2026 | 2 | $172 | PACIFIC STAR CORPORATION |
| Sep 2026 | 1 | $155 | PACIFIC STAR CORPORATION |
| Sep 2026 | 2 | $165 | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC |
| Aug 2026 | 1 | $168 | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC |
| Aug 2026 | 10 | $149 | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC |
| Aug 2026 | 2 | $165 | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC |
Shaded rows are included. This reports past awards and does not suggest a price.
Purchase history
| Awarded | Qty | Unit price | Total | Supplier | Agency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11 | $152.00 | $1,672 | Unknown (8H3Q8) | Unknown | Source ↗ |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 3 | $161.00 | $483.00 | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC (1WAS9) | Unknown | Source ↗ |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 2 | $171.91 | $343.82 | PACIFIC STAR CORPORATION (4QNY3) | Unknown | Source ↗ |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 1 | $154.80 | $154.80 | PACIFIC STAR CORPORATION (4QNY3) | Unknown | Source ↗ |
| Sep 8, 2026 | 2 | $165.00 | $330.00 | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC (1WAS9) | Unknown | Source ↗ |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $168.00 | $168.00 | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC (1WAS9) | Unknown | Source ↗ |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 10 | $149.00 | $1,490 | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC (1WAS9) | Unknown | Source ↗ |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 2 | $165.00 | $330.00 | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC (1WAS9) | 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 10, 2026 | SPE2DS26V8649 ↗ | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC | — | $644.00 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | SPE2DS26V8649 ↗ | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC | — | $644.00 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | SPE2DS26V8790 ↗ | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC | — | $330.00 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | SPE2DS26V8813 ↗ | PACIFIC STAR CORPORATION | — | $506.97 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | SPE2DS26V8980 ↗ | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC | — | $1,490 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | SPE2DS26V9198 ↗ | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC | — | $168.00 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | SPE2DS26V9617 ↗ | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC | — | $330.00 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | SPE2DS26P3078 ↗ | PACIFIC STAR CORPORATION | — | $154.80 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | SPE2DS26V9787 ↗ | PACIFIC STAR CORPORATION | — | $343.82 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | SPE2DS26V003G ↗ | — | — | $483.00 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | SPE2DS27P0264 ↗ | — | — | $1,672 |
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 6 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
CAGE 8H3Q8
last award Oct 2026
CENMED ENTERPRISES INC
last award Sep 2026
PACIFIC STAR CORPORATION
last award Sep 2026
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL MATERIEL DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER PHILADELPHIA
no award yet
no awards on record
Listed source DEFENSE MEDICAL STANDARDIZATION BOARD
no award yet
no awards on record
Listed source FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY L.L.C. DBA THERMOFISHER SCIENTIFIC
no award yet
no awards on record
Listed source HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
no award yet
no awards on record
Listed source NOVA-ONE DIAGNOSTICS LLC DBA NOD
no award yet
no awards on record
Listed source CENMED ENTERPRISES INC won 5 of the last 8 awards. CAGE 8H3Q8 and 2 others won without being listed sources.
| Solicitation | Issued | Closes / closed | Qty | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPE2DS-27-T-1457 | Nov 5, 2026 | Nov 10, 2026 | 21 | Open | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-27-T-1381 | Nov 4, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | 6 | Open | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-27-T-0516 | Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | 11 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-26-T-433X | Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | 3 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-26-T-388F | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 | 2 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-26-T-377C | Aug 28, 2026 | Sep 2, 2026 | 1 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-26-T-368U | Aug 26, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | 2 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-26-T-354U | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-26-T-330Y | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | 10 | Cancelled | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE2DS-26-T-319U | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 | 2 | 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: 2026-11-05.
- Full methodology →
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