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:
- Wax emulsion draw lubricant with natural carnauba
- Valve regulated lead-acid batteries
- Nylon Selective Laser Sintering 3D printed parts for wheelchair brake
- LifePO4 battery cells
- 3D printed proprietary components using HP MultiJet Fusion process
- BABA-compliant industrial diesel generator
- Heated bicycle grips
- Doping services for silicon wafers
- Lead core bullets
- Brass cases/shells for pistol and rifle ammunition
- Gun powder for ammunition manufacturing
- Primers for pistol and rifle rounds
- Potassium phosphate monobasic
- Magnesium sulphate
- Thyme oil
- Processed or unprocessed horsehair
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.
