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Latest Requests from the MEP Supplier Scouting Service

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.

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