The Beverage Base, cataloged under National Stock Number 8960-01-545-9635, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8960 (Beverages, Nonalcoholic) of the Subsistence (Food) group. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 9 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
8960-01-545-9635
Item Name
Beverage Base
FSC / FSG
8960 / 89 — Beverages, Nonalcoholic
Status
ACTIVE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items9
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
8960-01-545-9639POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
Possible match (shared part number)
8960-01-545-9643POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
Possible match (shared part number)
8960-01-545-9646POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
Possible match (shared part number)
8960-01-583-3835POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
Possible match (shared part number)
8960-01-583-3838POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
Possible match (shared part number)
8960-01-584-8726POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
Possible match (shared part number)
8960-01-613-1427POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE PWD,FORT
Possible match (shared part number)
8960-01-613-1433POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
Possible match (shared part number)
8960-01-613-1436POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE PWD,FORT,ORANGE
Possible match (shared part number)
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
PCR-B-055
3/1Design control — primary reference
United States Dept of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service
CID A-A-20098
3/1Design control — primary reference
United States Dept of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service
Related Parts
8960-01-545-9639POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
8960-01-545-9643POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
8960-01-545-9646POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
8960-01-583-3835POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
8960-01-583-3838POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
8960-01-584-8726POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
8960-01-613-1427POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE PWD,FORT
8960-01-613-1433POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
8960-01-613-1436POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE PWD,FORT,ORANGE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 8960-01-545-9635?
NSN 8960-01-545-9635 is a Beverage Base, classified under FSC 8960, Beverages, Nonalcoholic. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 8960-01-545-9635?
9 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8960-01-545-9639, 8960-01-545-9643, 8960-01-545-9646. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 8960-01-545-9635?
Key specifications for 8960-01-545-9635: Special Features: BEVERAGE POWDER, CARBOHYDRATE, FORTIFIED WITH ASCORBIC ACID AND ENHANCED WITH MALTODEXTRIN ORANGE, 47 GRAMS FLEXIBLE PACKAGE; FORMULATION B FORTIFIED WITH ASCORBIC ACID AND ENHANCED WITH MALTODEXTRIN ASCORBIC ACID NOT LESS THAN 30 MILLIGRAMS PER SERVING; MALTODEXTRIN NOT LESS THAN 30 GRAMS PER SERVING; DESIGN B FLAT INTERLOCKING CLOSURE POUCH; FLAVOR 4 ORANGE; BEVERAGE POWDER UNIT PACKAGE YIELD 12.0 OZ G; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: BEVERAGE BASE, SWEET, POWDER, ORANGE. 0 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 8960-01-545-9635 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.