Rare Earth Magnets for Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems

The U.S. Army is seeking capability information from vendors able to manufacture and supply commercial-grade rare earth magnets for brushless DC motors used in small uncrewed aircraft systems.

United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > W6QK ACC-APG CONT CT TYAD OFC (TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT)


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dean.m.berkovics.civ@army.mil
+15706156627
Tobyhanna, PA, USA
Description

The U.S. Army is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of manufacturing and supplying commercial-grade neodymium rare earth magnets for brushless direct-current motors used in small uncrewed aircraft systems. The requirement covers N52SH magnets, preferred, or N42SH magnets, acceptable, with triple-layer nickel-copper-nickel plating and radially magnetized arc-segment geometry. Three magnet size profiles are identified for 3115, 2807, and 2407 motor sizes, with 14 pieces per motor and specified dimensional tolerances. Respondents must describe manufacturing capacity, surge capability, ability to supply both grades and custom variations, upstream supply-chain transparency, logistics-risk mitigation, material testing, plating verification, dimensional inspection, and quality-control processes. Responses must be capability statements in bullet format, limited to 10 pages, submitted in Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word format using at least 10-point font. This is a sources-sought/RFI notice only and is not a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.

Classification Codes
NAICS332999All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
PSC5999Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components
Smart Codes
rare earth magnetsneodymium magnetsmagnetized arc segments
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Supply Only
Timeline
Sep 28, 2026 02:20 PM-Published Date
Oct 28, 2026 02:00 PM-Response Deadline
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RFI Magnets FINAL.pdfSep 28, 2026 12:00 PM
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