The Microscope,optical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6650-00-968-5698, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6650 (Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Bausch & Lomb Inc. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6650-00-968-5698 |
| Primary Part Number | KVB73 |
| Item Name | Microscope,optical |
| FSC / FSG | 6650 / 66 — Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories |
| Manufacturer | Bausch & Lomb Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Nosepiece Design | FIXED |
| Body Tube Bertrand Lens | NOT PROVIDED |
| Usage Design | STEREOSCOPY |
| Body Tube Accessroy Slot | NOT PROVIDED |
| Design Type | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| Body Tube Position | INCLINED |
| Stage Shape | CIRCULAR |
| Carrying Case | NOT PROVIDED |
| Nosepiece Place Quantity | 1 |
| Body Tube Analyzer | NOT INCLUDED |
| Body Tube Interchangeability Feature | PROVIDED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| KVB73 PRIMARY | Bausch & Lomb Inc (USA) |
| 31-26-39-73 | Bausch & Lomb Inc (USA) |
NSN 6650-00-968-5698 is a Microscope,optical, manufactured by Bausch & Lomb Inc, classified under FSC 6650, Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories. Status: active.
NSN 6650-00-968-5698 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: KVB73 (Bausch & Lomb Inc), 31-26-39-73 (Bausch & Lomb Inc).
Key specifications for KVB73: Nosepiece Design: FIXED; Body Tube Bertrand Lens: NOT PROVIDED; Usage Design: STEREOSCOPY; Body Tube Accessroy Slot: NOT PROVIDED. 11 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 6650-00-968-5698 has DEMIL Code Q. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.