UNSPSC 31381223: Sintered coated isotropic ferrite magnet

Sintered isotropic ferrite magnet that has been coated

UNSPSC 31381223 Sintered coated isotropic ferrite magnet is a Commodity code that sees limited recent state and local procurement activity directly aligned with its nominal scope. The single recent opportunity in the record is the City of Midland, Texas, acting on behalf of Mason County, soliciting competitive bids for 71 fire hydrants (45 units of 4-foot, 20 units of 5-foot, and 6 units of 6-foot) under the U25-01 Fire Hydrant Replacement Project. This solicitation does not reflect the ferrite magnet commodity itself but rather a finished product (fire hydrants) that may incorporate such components. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the actual work being solicited suggests the code shows little relevant recent state and local activity in sintered ferrite magnets as a distinct procurement line item.

The City of Midland IFB closed on April 9, 2026, with bidders required to submit itemized pricing, delivery timeframes in calendar days, and product brand and number through the Bonfire e-procurement system. The procurement includes Texas local preference provisions under Section 271.9051, whereby a local bidder within five percent of the lowest non-local bid may receive award consideration based on economic development factors. Mandatory requirements include a Non-Collusion Statement, proof of workers' compensation insurance within 21 days of award, and the City named as an additional insured. No incumbent vendor, award value, or budget range is disclosed. The absence of a robust pipeline of opportunities directly matching the ferrite magnet commodity code suggests this is not an active category for state and local procurement development at this time.