# NSN 6505-01-664-0579: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

NSN 6505-01-664-0579 (also written 6505016640579; NIIN 01-664-0579) is a carboxymethylcellulose sodium in Federal Supply Class 6505, Drugs and Biologicals. 5 manufacturer part numbers from 4 suppliers are on record. It was last purchased in Aug 2026.

## Identification

- NSN: 6505-01-664-0579 (6505016640579)
- NIIN: 01-664-0579 (016640579)
- Item name: CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM
- Federal Supply Class: [FSC 6505 Drugs and Biologicals](https://nsnexplorer.com/fsc/6505/)
- Federal Supply Group: [FSG 65](https://nsnexplorer.com/group/65/)
- Acquisition method suffix code: AMSC Z: a commercial, nondevelopmental or off-the-shelf item. (observed 2026-10-28)
- Acquisition method code: 3

## Characteristics

| Code | Requirement | Reply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CSGS | ADMINISTRATION | OPHTHALMIC IRRIGATION |
| CXCY | PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | CARBOXYMETHYCELLULOSE SODIUM, 0.5%, 15 ML IN ONE BOTTLE, DROPPER |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | 5 PERCENT CARBOXYMETHYLCELLUOSE SODIUM OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION, STERILE, 0.5 FL OZ/15 ML IN A DROPPER BOTTLE; DISCARD 90 DAYS AFTER OPENING; STORE AT 59 DEGREES - 86 DEGREES F (15 DEGREES-30 DEGREES C); FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY; FOR THE TEMPORARY RELIEF OF BURNING, IRRITATION, AND DISCOMFORT DUE TO DRYNESS OF THE EYE OR EXPOSURE TO WIND OR SUN. |

## Part numbers

| Part number | CAGE | Supplier | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1462307 | 89875 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL MATERIEL DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER PHILADELPHIA | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 6505NCM173609 | 64616 | DEFENSE MEDICAL STANDARDIZATION BOARD | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| NDC00023-0798-15 | 1V0P7 | ALLERGAN, INC. DBA ALLERGAN INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| NDC50268-0068-15 | 4QGW8 | AVKARE LLC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| REFRESH TEARS | 1V0P7 | ALLERGAN, INC. DBA ALLERGAN INC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |

## Contract awards

Newest first.

| Date | Award | Description | Recipient | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-08-27 | [SPE2DX25D8022/SPE2D926F8385](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6505016640579) | CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM | CARDINAL HEALTH, INC. | $32.80 |
| 2026-08-05 | [SPE2DX25D9900/SPE2DP26F8780](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6505016640579) | CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM | DMS PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP INC | $13.22 |

## Sources

- DLA DIBBS RFQs for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=6505016640579&category=nsn
- DLA DIBBS awards for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6505016640579
- AMSC record: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/
- USAspending contract actions (each award above links to its record)
- All data is public U.S. government data; every row above links to its source record where one exists.

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