UNSPSC 31381108: Cast machined anisotropic barium ferrite magnet

Cast anisotropic barium ferrite magnet that has been machined

UNSPSC 31381108 Cast machined anisotropic barium ferrite magnet is a Commodity code showing minimal recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The single recent opportunity posted under this code—a City of Midland, Texas IFB for 71 fire hydrants across three height variants (4-foot, 5-foot, and 6-foot units)—does not match the code's description of specialized magnetic materials; the solicitation addresses hydrant procurement with no reference to ferrite magnets or magnetic components as a primary deliverable. State and local procurement offices occasionally tag opportunities with codes that do not reflect the actual work being bought, and this appears to be such a case. The code shows no meaningful recent activity in the state and local market for cast machined anisotropic barium ferrite magnets themselves.

The single tagged opportunity, Midland's U25-01 Fire Hydrant Replacement Project (IFB 26003721, due April 9, 2026), was issued by the City of Midland acting on behalf of Mason County, Texas. The solicitation required unit pricing, product literature, delivery timeframes, and brand identification; all hydrants were to be delivered F.O.B. Midland with freight prepaid. Texas local preference rules applied, permitting the City Council to award to a local bidder within five percent of the lowest non-local bid based on economic development factors. No incumbent vendor was named, no award value was disclosed, and no set-aside designations for small or disadvantaged businesses were specified. Until recent activity aligns the code with ferrite magnet procurement, this Commodity code does not represent a viable pursuit opportunity for vendors focused on magnetized materials or components.