DOMESTICALLY SOURCED RARE EARTH MAGNETS FOR SUAS

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking information on domestically sourced rare earth magnets for small unmanned aerial systems (SUAS). This is a Sources Sought notice for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due by 1:00 p.m. EDT on February 11, 2026.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: W51AA102042026
Notice Type: Sources Sought
Posted Date: February 4, 2026
Response Deadline: April 11, 2026
NAICS Code: 335999 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: 5999
Issuing Office: W6QK ACC-APG CONT CT TYAD OFC
Sub-Agency: DEPT OF THE ARMY
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Primary Contact: christopher volch
City: TOBYHANNA
State: PA
ZIP Code: 18466-0000
AI Product/Service: product

Description

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

Your response to this RFI, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted to the Lead Mechanical Engineer (Nicholas Paras) and TYAD UAS Project Manager (Christopher Volch) in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format
(PDF), via email to nicholas.m.paras.civ@army.mil & christopher.k.volch.civ@army.mil no later than 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 11 February 2026 and reference this synopsis number and title in subject line of e-mail and on all enclosed
documents. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL.

Key dates

February 4, 2026Posted Date
April 11, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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Frequently asked questions

DOMESTICALLY SOURCED RARE EARTH MAGNETS FOR SUAS is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.