Resources
Answers, templates and trackers
Written for engineers, buyers and contracts teams working through the January 1, 2027 magnet rules.
- DownloadsChecklist, template, sample7052 Readiness Checklist, cleaned parts-list template (CSV) and a sample deliverable built from fictional data.Open →
- TrackerDeadline TrackerKey dates and status: DFARS 7052, EO 14415, FCC Covered List, CMMC.Open →
- DirectoryMagnet Supplier DirectoryUS magnet producers from public information. Not an endorsement; verify with the supplier.Open →
FAQ & guides
DFARS 252.225-7052, question by question
- 01What is DFARS 252.225-7052?DFARS 252.225-7052 restricts certain magnets in DoD contracts. From Jan 1, 2027 it reaches the whole chain, from mine to magnet. Here's what it covers and what it doesn't.
- 02Does the COTS exception apply to my part?COTS items are excepted from the DFARS 252.225-7052 magnet restriction, unless the item is 50% or more magnet by weight. How to think about it, part by part.
- 03Is an electronic device exempt?DFARS 252.225-7052 has an exception for electronic devices. What that can mean for sensors, drives and modules, and why the definition matters for your parts.
- 04Recycled NdFeB rulesRecycled NdFeB magnet material milled and sintered in the US can be excepted from DFARS 252.225-7052. What evidence that exception needs.
- 05What goes in an EO 14415 mitigation plan?Under Executive Order 14415, waivers from Jan 1, 2027 generally need an approved mitigation plan. What the plan has to show, and how to build the evidence for it.
- 06Ferrite vs NdFeB: which magnets are covered?DFARS 252.225-7052 covers NdFeB and SmCo magnets. Ferrite and AlNiCo aren't covered. How to tell which magnet is in your purchased parts.
- 07Jan 1, 2027 deadline FAQShort answers on the January 1, 2027 DFARS magnet deadline: what applies, who it affects, what to do now, and how long the evidence work takes.
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