Sources Sought Rare Earth Magnets

The U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC) at Tobyhanna Army Depot is conducting a market‑research Sources Sought (RFI) to identify vendors capable of manufacturing and supplying commercial‑grade rare‑earth neodymium magnets (N52SH preferred, N42SH acceptable) for brushless DC (BLDC) motors used in small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS). Respondents must demonstrate capability to produce specific magnet dimensions for three motor sizes, maintain strict material, coating, and magnetic performance specifications, and provide full supply‑chain transparency from raw‑material extraction through final packaging. The effort is informational only; no funds are available, and responses will not be considered proposals. The government may issue a future solicitation based on the information gathered. • Magnets: NdFeB, Grade N52SH (preferred) or N42SH, triple‑layer Ni‑Cu‑Ni coating. • Required quantities: 14 pieces per motor for three motor sizes (3115, 2807, 2407). • Physical specs: detailed OD, ID, arc angle, height, thickness for each motor size. • Capability expectations: global manufacturing capacity, ability to scale, documented mine‑to‑magnet chain of custody, rigorous QA/ testing (magnetic properties, plating durability, dimensional tolerances). • Submission: capability statement in bullet format, ≤10 pages, PDF/Word, due by 10 AM EST 28 Oct 2026. • Primary contacts: Corey Katsak (Lead Mechanical Engineer), Ryan Kinger, Steve Wiltz, Dean Berkovics (all Army email).