The Microplate Reader, cataloged under National Stock Number 6640-01-508-8526, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Dba Bio Rad Laboratories Div Life Science Group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6640-01-508-8526 |
| Primary Part Number | 168-1130 |
| Item Name | Microplate Reader |
| FSC / FSG | 6640 / 66 — Laboratory Equipment and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Dba Bio Rad Laboratories Div Life Science Group |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Supplementary Features | MODEL 680 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 168-1130 PRIMARY | Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Dba Bio Rad Laboratories Div Life Science Group (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 168-1000 | 5/9 Secondary reference Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Dba Bio Rad Laboratories Div Life Science Group |
| 03-0846 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 6640NCM030669 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
NSN 6640-01-508-8526 is a Microplate Reader, manufactured by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Dba Bio Rad Laboratories Div Life Science Group, classified under FSC 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6640-01-508-8526 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 168-1130 (Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Dba Bio Rad Laboratories Div Life Science Group).
Key specifications for 168-1130: Supplementary Features: MODEL 680; Special Features: READER HAS THE CAPABILITY TO READ MOST FLAT U OR V BOTTOM MICROPLATES; SMALL FOOTPRINT FOR LABS WITH LIMITED BENCHSPACE; HAS MEMBRANE DEYPAD; LCD DISPLAY; SELF-DIAGNOSIS CHECKS; DATA STORAGE BUFFER; INTERNAL PRINTER (OPTIONAL); MEMORY BACKUP WITH 5-YR. LITHIUM BATTERY;100-240 VAC, 50/60HZ; DIMENSIONS:34CM WIDTH, 33CM DEPTH, 15CM HEIGHTH VAC; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: MICROPLATE READER MODEL 680. 1 specification is 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.