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Domestically Sourced RARE EARTH MAGNETS FOR sUAS W51AA102042026

Solicitation W51AA102042026 Copied Notice ID c406fdb76f2b427f9884a65490b4c53b Copied DEPT OF DEFENSE — W6QK ACC-APG CONT CT TYAD OFC
SAM.gov
Posted
Feb 04, 2026
Deadline
Apr 11, 2026
Set-aside
NONE
NAICS
335999
PSC
5999

Summary

AI-generated · Feb 05, 2026

A sources-sought information request aims to gauge the market for domestically sourced rare earth magnets suitable for small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS). It is not a solicitation, proposal, or contract; responses are voluntary and will not be treated as offers. No funds are provided to prepare responses, and submitting information does not obligate the government to award a contract.

Submit capabilities statements in Word or PDF to the identified government contacts by 1:00 p.m. EDT on February 11, 2026, and reference the synopsis number and title in the subject line and on all documents. Responses and materials will not be returned, and avoid including any classified information.

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.

From Sources Sought posted on Feb 04, 2026

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. *** Questions and Answers were added. See Attachment.***

From Sources Sought posted on Feb 09, 2026

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. ***Questions and Answers was updated. ***See Attachment.***

From Sources Sought posted on Feb 10, 2026

Notice history

3
  1. Sources Sought Posted Feb 04, 2026
  2. Sources Sought Posted Feb 09, 2026
    • Description: Description was updated
    • Response Deadline: Apr 11, 2026Feb 11, 2026
  3. Sources Sought LATEST Posted Feb 10, 2026
    • Description: Description was updated

Details

Solicitation number W51AA102042026
Notice ID c406fdb76f2b427f9884a65490b4c53b
Notice type Sources Sought
Product / Service (PSC) 5999
NAICS 335999
Set-aside No Set aside used
Place of performance Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania
Archive date Apr 26, 2026

Award Information

Not yet awarded

Documents

1
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Contacts

primary
christopher volch

Email

secondary
Nicholas Paras

Email

Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE
DEPT OF THE ARMY
AMC
ACC
ACC-CTRS
ACC-APG
W6QK ACC-APG CONT CT TYAD OFC

Place of Performance

Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania 18466
USA

Dates

Posted Feb 04, 2026 6 months ago
Last Updated Aug 06, 2026 1 day ago
Due Apr 11, 2026 3 months ago