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 (“BABAA”) requirements https://www.commerce.gov/oam/build-america-buy-america . Recent requests include:
- Injection-molded thermoplastic golf club heads
- Multi-brush cosmetic kit
- BABAA-compliant restroom accessories (towel bars, towel rings, shower rods, etc.)
- BABAA-compliant check valves
- BABAA-compliant spring clip washers
- BABAA-compliant quadrant strain clamps
- Cast iron components
- BABAA-compliant sprinkler system components
- Nickel-plated, food safe wire form
- Silicon-based polymer
- BABAA-compliant audio video system components
- BABAA-compliant UV disinfection system
- Polyester batting and fill
- Water-based colloid concentration
- Blow mold wheel
- Tubing leg assembly
- Stainless steel punched cylinder
- 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.
