UNSPSC 31381102: Cast machined isotropic barium ferrite magnet

Cast isotropic barium ferrite magnet that has been machined

UNSPSC 31381102 Cast machined isotropic barium ferrite magnet is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity covers fire hydrants and related water infrastructure components. The City of Midland, Texas, acting on behalf of Mason County, posted a competitive solicitation in March 2026 for 71 fire hydrants in three sizes (4-foot, 5-foot, and 6-foot models) as part of a replacement project, requiring bidders to submit itemized pricing, descriptive literature, delivery timeframes, and brand and product identification. The single recent opportunity in this code shows activity among municipal water and public works departments procuring standardized infrastructure equipment to specification, with mandatory compliance requirements including non-collusion certification, workers' compensation insurance, and potential local preference consideration under Texas statute.

The Midland procurement represents the primary recent state and local activity tracked under this code, with an IFB response due April 9, 2026, and delivery F.O.B. to Midland with freight prepaid. No award value or budget range was disclosed in the solicitation documents. The narrow activity profile and the mismatch between the code's technical name (cast machined isotropic barium ferrite magnet) and the actual commodity being solicited (fire hydrants) suggest this code captures limited state and local procurement volume, or that the tagging reflects a component rather than the primary deliverable. Geographic concentration in Texas and the absence of standout repeat buyers in recent records indicate minimal current momentum under this code.