Domestically Sourced Rare Earth Magnets for sUAS

The Department of the Army is seeking domestic manufacturers for Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB) rare earth magnets used in small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). This five-year Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract aims to establish a secure supply chain for the Tobyhanna Army Depot. The work involves producing motor magnet components, specifically Part 3115 and Part 2807, using a vertically integrated domestic process. Technical requirements include N42H material grade and a 10-micron nickel plating. The contract has a $1,200,000 total ceiling and a $200 minimum guarantee. Evaluation is based on a Best Value Trade-off of technical approach and past performance, with performance located in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. The Army Contracting Command at Tobyhanna Army Depot is establishing a five-year Multiple Award IDIQ for domestic Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB) magnets. This effort supports small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) by ensuring a reliable, US-based manufacturing source. The total ceiling for all awards is $1,200,000. The Army is establishing a five-year Multiple Award IDIQ to source high-performance NdFeB rare earth magnets for sUAS motors. The contract has a $1,200,000 total ceiling across all orders, with a $200 minimum guarantee per contract holder.