UNSPSC 31381338: Pressed and sintered off tool isotropic samarium cobalt magnet

Pressed isotropic samarium magnet that has been sintered off-tool

UNSPSC 31381338 Pressed and sintered off tool isotropic samarium cobalt magnet is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure specialized materials and components for industrial, research, and infrastructure applications. Recent solicitation activity under this code shows limited match to the nominal scope—the single posted opportunity describes stainless steel diaphragm plates rather than samarium cobalt magnets, indicating potential misclassification or cross-tagging by the issuing body. The code appears to serve research institutions and state-level procurement offices as the primary buyers, though the narrow recent posting record limits visibility into issuing-body patterns or sectoral concentration.

The Texas A&M University System posted an ITB (TAMUSITB270547) on October 12, 2026 for stainless steel diaphragm plates with a response deadline of October 28, 2026, requiring all bidding activity and submissions through the AggieBid procurement portal; prospective vendors must register electronically, and addenda post within that system. The mismatch between the stated commodity (samarium cobalt magnets) and the solicited item (stainless steel plates) suggests either a data-entry error in the UNSPSC classification or a broader tagging practice that does not align tightly with the commodity definition. Geographic spread is limited to Texas based on available records. The source discloses no quantities, pricing, contract duration, anticipated award date, site visits, pre-bid conferences, set-asides, preferences, or budget ceiling.