The Microbial Identification System, cataloged under National Stock Number 6640-01-463-0068, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Beckman Coulter, Inc. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6640-01-463-0068 |
| Primary Part Number | B1018-502 |
| Item Name | Microbial Identification System |
| FSC / FSG | 6640 / 66 — Laboratory Equipment and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Beckman Coulter, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| B1018-502 PRIMARY | Beckman Coulter, Inc (USA) |
| B1012-2 | Cardinal Health 200, Llc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| B1012-2 | 5/9 Secondary reference Baxter Healthcare Corp Baxter Scientific Products Div Government Sales |
| 98-0968 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6640-01-463-0068 is a Microbial Identification System, manufactured by Beckman Coulter, Inc, classified under FSC 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6640-01-463-0068 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: B1018-502 (Beckman Coulter, Inc), B1012-2 (Cardinal Health 200, Llc).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6640-01-508-7362, 5430-01-541-0513. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for B1018-502: Special Features: AUTOSCAN 4; PROVIDES ANTIMICROBIC MINIMUM INHIBITORY CONCENTRATIONS FOR BLOOD AND RINE LEVELS, AND SIMULTANEOUS IDENTIFICATION OF A LARGE DATABASE OF CLINICALLY RELEVANT BACTERIA; COMPUTER SYSTEM CAN BE USED AS A LOG AND REPORTING SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING PROBLEM AREAS OR EVENTS; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: MICROBIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AUTOSCAN 4. 0 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.