UNSPSC 31381452: Plastic bonded anisotropic barium ferrite magnet assembly

Anisotropic barium ferrite magnet assembly that has been plastic bonded

UNSPSC 31381452 Plastic bonded anisotropic barium ferrite magnet assembly is a Commodity code that state and local governments use to tag purchases of specialized magnetic components and assemblies, though recent procurement activity shows a substantial mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual buying patterns. The single recent opportunity on record — the City of Midland, Texas procurement for fire hydrants on behalf of Mason County — contains no mention of magnetic assemblies, ferrite materials, or magnetic components of any kind. The solicitation explicitly requests 71 fire hydrants in three configurations (45 units of 4-foot, 20 units of 5-foot, and 6 units of 6-foot hydrants) conforming to attached technical specifications, with itemized unit pricing, delivery timeframes, and brand identification required. The code shows little relevant recent activity; the single tagged opportunity does not reflect the code's stated product definition.

The geographic scope cannot be characterized beyond the single opportunity in Texas. The City of Midland issued an IFB (competitive sealed bid) on March 26, 2026, with a response deadline of April 9, 2026, through the Bonfire e-procurement system. Bids must include F.O.B. delivery to Midland with freight prepaid and included in the bid price. Local preference applies under Texas Local Government Code Section 271.9051, allowing the City Council to award to a local bidder if their price falls within five percent of the lowest non-local bid. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are specified. The procurement documents do not identify an incumbent vendor, budget range, or award value. Given the scarcity of tagged activity and the fundamental disconnect between the code's product definition and the fire hydrant solicitation, this code presents minimal opportunity for vendors in the plastic bonded magnet assembly space; businesses should verify whether fire hydrant suppliers or components fall within their service scope before pursuing this classification.