The Pneumococcal Vaccine, cataloged under National Stock Number 6505-01-246-0160, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. Dba Merck Div Us Human Health. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6505-01-246-0160 |
| Primary Part Number | NDC00006-4741-00 |
| Item Name | Pneumococcal Vaccine |
| FSC / FSG | 6505 / 65 — Drugs and Biologicals |
| Manufacturer | Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. Dba Merck Div Us Human Health |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Quantity Within Each Immediate Container | 0.5 ML 1 DOSE |
| Immediate Container Type | VIAL |
| Unit Package Type | PACKAGE |
| Unit Package Quantity | 5 |
| Protective Storage Feature | REQUIRES REFRIGERATION STORAGE BETWEEN 2 TO 8 DEG CELSIUS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| NDC00006-4741-00 PRIMARY | Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. Dba Merck Div Us Human Health (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| PNEUMOVAX 23 | 5/1 Secondary reference Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. Dba Merck Div Us Human Health |
NSN 6505-01-246-0160 is a Pneumococcal Vaccine, manufactured by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. Dba Merck Div Us Human Health, classified under FSC 6505, Drugs and Biologicals. Status: active.
NSN 6505-01-246-0160 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: NDC00006-4741-00 (Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. Dba Merck Div Us Human Health).
Key specifications for NDC00006-4741-00: Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 0.5 ML 1 DOSE; Immediate Container Type: VIAL; Unit Package Type: PACKAGE; Unit Package Quantity: 5. 5 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.