The U.S. Department of Commerce Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s (MEP) Supplier Scouting service helps U.S. manufacturers engage in the U.S. supply chain – whether they are seeking U.S.-based suppliers or seeking to sell to other U.S. companies. The 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 (“BABAA”) requirements https://www.commerce.gov/oam/build-america-buy-america . Recent requests include:
- Stainless steel punched cylinder
- Custom fasteners
- Stamped metal strips
- Custom plastic components
- Stainless steel pourer spout
- Molded plastic flood buckets
- Fire-rated glazing
- Printed circuit board
- Blood pressure cuff manufacturer
- Boneless skinless pork shoulder and chicken thighs
- Fabric cut and sew capabilities
- OEM for outdoor furniture brand
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.
