UNSPSC 31381447: Plastic bonded isotropic strontium ferrite magnet assembly

Isotropic strontium ferrite magnet assembly that has been plastic bonded

UNSPSC 31381447 Plastic bonded isotropic strontium ferrite magnet assembly is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local procurement activity, does not align with the work actually being solicited under it. The single recent opportunity tagged to this code is the City of Midland, Texas' IFB for fire hydrants — 71 units across three sizes (4-foot, 5-foot, and 6-foot) to be delivered F.O.B. Midland with freight prepaid. Fire hydrants are standard water distribution infrastructure and bear no relationship to plastic bonded isotropic strontium ferrite magnet assemblies. The mismatch suggests either a tagging error in the state or local procurement system or a fundamental divergence between the code's nominal scope and how issuing bodies are deploying it in practice. Without additional recent opportunities that actually involve magnet assemblies, the code shows insufficient relevant activity to characterize the scope of work, issuing-body mix, or geographic distribution in this market segment.

The City of Midland's solicitation (26003721, posted March 26, 2026, due April 9, 2026) is the only recent opportunity available. Bidders must submit itemized pricing with unit costs and totals, descriptive literature, and delivery timeframes through the Bonfire e-procurement system by 2:00 PM on April 9, 2026. Award will go to the lowest responsible bidder or best-value proposer under Texas Local Government Code Section 252.043, with local preference available if a local bidder's price falls within five percent of the lowest non-local bid. Mandatory requirements include a Non-Collusion Statement, workers' compensation insurance with the City named as additional insured within 21 days of award, and an Affidavit of Eligibility if claiming local preference. No disadvantaged-enterprise set-asides are specified. The absence of incumbent vendor identification or disclosed budget range limits visibility into competitive positioning.