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U.S. Department Of Defense·United States of America

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE_RARE EARTH MAGNET

Closes 5/9/2026$100k – $500kSole Source
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Description

The Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, intends to award a sole-source contract to Vulcan Elements Inc. for the supply of Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB) Rare Earth Magnets. These magnets are essential for the operational readiness of Small, unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) platforms. The contract requires that the magnets be 100% manufactured and processed within the United States. • The associated NAICS code is 332999 with a size standard of 750. • The Government intends to acquire this supply requirement under the guidelines of Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul 6.103-1(b), One responsible source. • Capability statements must be emailed to [email protected] by 10:00 AM EST on 09 May 2026.

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Contact

Kristen Zigmont

[email protected]

(570) 615-7645

Key dates

Opened
4/30/2026
Closes
5/9/2026

Last updated

Details

Type
Sole Source
Industry
Aerospace and Defense
NAICS
332999

Budget estimate

$100,000 – $500,000

The budget for this contract is not specified in the document. However, based on the information provided, it can be estimated that the budget will be in the range of $100,000 to $500,000. This estimation is based on the fact that the contract is for the supply of Rare Earth Magnets, which are a critical component of Small, unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) platforms. The budget will likely depend on the quantity of magnets required and the complexity of the manufacturing process.

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