The U.S. Department of Commerce Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s (MEP) Supplier Scouting service posts requests from companies and government agencies seeking U.S. manufacturers for a wide variety of products or contract manufacturing services. Many of the requests require that the product complies with Build America, Buy America Act (“BABA”) requirements https://www.commerce.gov/oam/build-america-buy-america . Recent requests include:
- Steel elevator casting
- Dry-type isolation transformer
- Pad-mounted liquid filled transformer
- Switchboard and panelboards
- 10HP 230vac 3 phase explosion proof motor
- Industrial roll-up metal door
- Electronic motor soft starter
- BABA compliant fob entry access control systems
- Le-Fe PO4 distribution battery energy storage system
- Gas meter valves
- Dissolvable laundry detergent sheet
- Hydrofluoric acid and perchloric acid exhaust fans
- Components for battery-powered conveyor system for bulk loading cargo
- Robotic tape-laying machine
- Processed or unprocessed horsehair
- 6oz. to 8 oz. jars of creamy peanut butter to be used as a standard reference material
- Low-voltage DC gearmotor
- Wearable camera prototype that uses 2-way communication and AI technology
For each request, the MEP website posts a Supplier Scouting Opportunity Synopsis that details technical specifications and performance requirements, delivery requirements and cost and volume estimates.
New requests are received on a regular basis and generally have a required response date of 1-3 weeks. Contact Insyte Consulting if you would like to learn about how to submit your company’s capabilities in response to a request or if you would like to post a request to find suppliers for your company’s needs.
The Supplier Scouting service is one of many ways that Insyte Consulting helps WNY manufacturers to Innovate, Grow and Profit.
