# U.S. Army Seeks Rare-Earth Magnet Suppliers

On September 28, 2026, the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Tobyhanna Division issued a sources-sought notice seeking potential rare-earth magnet suppliers, with responses due **October 28, 2026 (12 days remaining)**. Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. (EM&T) says it intends to respond and reports seven customer-certified NdFeB magnet grades in production at Pohang, while planning a samarium-cobalt (SmCo) production line. The notice is market research—not a solicitation or contract award—and EM&T’s stated FY2027 revenue guidance is a company projection, not committed government demand.

- Suppliers with relevant magnet capabilities can submit information by October 28 to inform the Army’s market research; the notice does not guarantee a follow-on solicitation or award.
- The signal cites expanded DFARS 252.225-7052 restrictions on SmCo magnets taking effect January 1, 2027. Companies affected by those restrictions should assess their sourcing and production plans against that date.
- EM&T’s reported production readiness may be relevant to potential suppliers and the defense magnet supply base, but its capacity and revenue statements are company-reported rather than government commitments.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (USA)
- U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC)
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

### Vendors
- Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. (EM&T) (Prospective respondent to the U.S. Army sources-sought notice)
- ULVAC (Production-equipment supplier)

### Key Quotes
> EM&T will be answering the U.S. Army’s call for rare earth magnets. In a highly unusual move, the U.S. Army appears to intend to acquire magnets directly for its defense apparatus and contractors. With seven customer-certified grades in production in Pohang and a SmCo line on the way, we believe EM&T is exactly the kind of supplier that requirement is looking for.
> — Andrew Knaggs, President of EM&T

### Sources
- [Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. Reaffirms $400 Million to $460 Million FY2027 Revenue Guidance, Unveils Eight Sintered Magnet Grades Covering an Estimated 75% of Global NdFeB Revenue, and Moves to Answer U.S. Army Call for Rare Earth Magnets - FinSMEs](https://www.finsmes.com/2026/10/evolution-metals-technologies-corp-reaffirms-400-million-to-460-million-fy2027-revenue-guidance-unveils-eight-sintered-magnet-grades-covering-an-estimated-75-of-global-ndfeb-revenue-and-mov.html) - FinSMEs
- [Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. Reaffirms $400 Million to $460 Million FY2027 Revenue Guidance, Unveils Eight Sintered Magnet Grades Covering an Estimated 75% of Global NdFeB Revenue, and Moves to Answer U.S. Army Call for Rare Earth Magnets — TradingView News](https://www.tradingview.com/news/eqs:2f7d94897094b:0-evolution-metals-technologies-corp-reaffirms-400-million-to-460-million-fy2027-revenue-guidance-unveils-eight-sintered-magnet-grades-covering-an-estimated-75-of-global-ndfeb-revenue-and-moves-to-answer-u-s-army-call-for-rare-earth-magnets) - TradingView
- [EQS-News: Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. Reaffirms $400 Million to $460 Million FY2027 Revenue Guidance, Unveils Eight Sintered Magnet Grades Covering an Estimated 75% of Global NdFeB Revenue, and Moves to Answer U.S. Army Call for Rare Earth Magnets - boerse.de](https://www.boerse.de/nachrichten/EQS-News-Evolution-Metals-und-Technologies-Corp-Reaffirms-Dollar400-Million-to-Dollar460-Million-FY2027-Revenue-Guidance-Unveils-Eight-Sintered-Magnet-Grades-Covering-an-Estimated-75Prozent-of-Global-NdFeB-Revenue-and-Moves-to-Answer-US-Army-Call-for-Rare-Earth-Magnets/38673274) - boerse.de