UNSPSC 31381435: Plastic bonded off tool isotropic barium ferrite magnet

Plastic bonded isotropic barium ferrite magnet that has been plastic bonded off-tool

UNSPSC 31381435 Plastic bonded off tool isotropic barium ferrite magnet is a Commodity code that state and local governments rarely procure under its literal specification. The single recent opportunity posted under this code—the City of Midland, Texas (acting on behalf of Mason County) solicitation 26003721 for fire hydrants—shows a mismatch between the code's intended scope and actual procurement need. The solicitation calls for 71 fire hydrants in three sizes (45 units of 4-foot, 20 units of 5-foot, and 6 units of 6-foot) to be delivered F.O.B. to Midland with freight prepaid and included in bid pricing. Bidders must submit itemized pricing with unit prices and extended totals, provide descriptive literature, specify delivery timeframes in calendar days, and identify brand name and product number. The code shows no active procurement activity aligned with plastic bonded magnets as state and local governments typically source them.

The City of Midland issued the fire hydrant RFQ on March 26, 2026, with a due date of April 9, 2026, via the Bonfire e-procurement system. Award is at the City's discretion under Texas Local Government Code Section 252.043, potentially to the lowest responsible bidder or best-value bidder; local preference applies under Section 271.9051 if a local bidder's price falls within five percent of the lowest non-local bid. No set-asides for SBE, MBE, WBE, or other restricted categories are specified. Bidders must execute a Non-Collusion Statement, submit a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire if establishing a business relationship with the City, complete an Affidavit of Eligibility to claim local preference, and provide workers' compensation insurance with the City named as additional insured within 21 days of award. This code does not reflect meaningful recent state and local demand for plastic bonded ferrite magnets as a standalone commodity.