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Supplier Scouting Network

As a NIST MEP–approved Center, Purdue MEP is the official representative of the MEP National Network in Indiana. Through this network known as the MEP National Network (MEPNN), Purdue MEP is able to leverage the MEPNN's extensive relationships and knowledge of U.S. manufacturing capabilities and capacity to identify manufacturers across the country that can meet supply chain needs of commercial entities and government agencies.

Purdue MEP is able to connect U.S. manufacturers that have relevant production capabilities and capacities with other manufacturers – enabling them to fulfill current market and societal needs. We can then assist those manufacturers in actually delivering needed products.

MEPNN Supplier Scouting Process

The MEPNN Supplier Scouting process is straight-forward and easy for the requesting company or federal government agency. 

For those companies with a supplier need:

  • Companies with supply chain needs can download and complete a Supplier Scouting Opportunity Synopsis form. The completed form will need to be returned to supplierscouting@purdue.edu
  • NIST MEP disseminates the information to MEP Centers in every state and Puerto Rico to conduct a nationwide search for U.S. manufacturers with the capabilities and business interests to supply the needed item.
  • The results are summarized by NIST MEP and reported to the organization that submitted the request. MEPNN Supplier Scouting typically takes 30-45 days to return results.

For those companies with manufacturing capacity to produce items in the Open Supplier Scouting Opportunities:

  • Review the list of Open Supplier Scouting Opportunities below. 
  • If your company has the capacity to produce an item in the list below, download and complete a Supplier Scouting Submission Form. The completed form will need to be returned to supplierscouting@purdue.edu
  • Your information will be submitted to NIST MEP as a potential match. 
  • The results are summarized by NIST MEP and reported to the organization that submitted the request. 
  • If identified to move forward, the original submitting organization will contact your company to review details and determine if a match is made. 

Open Supplier Scouting Opportunities


Opportunity Number Description Closing Date
2024-385 Aluminum Extrusion Outdoor Furniture OEM 12/11/2025
2025-074 304 Stainless Steel Punched Cylinder (1-4 gallon capacity) 6/10/2025
2025-082 5" x 8" Vinyl Food Product Packaging 5/18/2025
2025-086 Multi-Layered Printed Circuit Boards 5/19/2025
2025-094 Compostable Paper Bag - Sandwich Size 5/9/2025
2025-095 Dispenser Box (Cardstock Material) with Perforated Side 5/9/2025
2025-101 Refrigeration Compressor - Miniature Size (specs provided) 5/24/2025
2025-102 304 Stainless Steel Wine/Oil Pourer with Silicone Stopper 6/15/2025
2025-103 Injection Molded Bucket + Clean Up Equipment 6/15/2025
2025-104 Bobbin Sub-Assy (2 steel stampings + 1 LCP sleeve) 5/10/2025
2025-105 Stainless Steel (316) Binding Barrel 5/31/2025
2025-106 Plastic Adaptor for Fiber Optic Cable 5/16/2025
2025-107 1/4" Borosilicate Glass Sphere (100 grade) 5/16/2025
2025-108 3D Printed Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) Components (Nylon PA12) 5/16/2025
2025-109 Urethane Casted Components 5/16/2025
2025-110 Rackmount Networking System 5/16/2025
2025-111 1 Complete Fuel System for Heavy-Duty Engine Test Cell 5/16/2025
2025-112 PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies) 5/16/2025
2025-113 Optical Filters (glass, acrylic, or transparent plastic material) - specs available 5/16/2025
2025-114 Track-Etched Membrane Filter Polycarbonate (PC) 5/16/2025
2025-115 Custom Optical Fiber Patch Cables 5/7/2025
2025-116 Custom Optical Fiber Bundle Assemblies 5/7/2025
2025-117 Steel Floor Tiles (24x24 in square);  3/16" thick;  TATE ASN1250 5/16/2025
2025-118 Electronic Transducer (Load Cells) 5/16/2025
2025-119 Human Calorimeter Room 5/17/2025
2025-121 PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies) 6/16/2025
2025-122 Ghee Butter 6/7/2025
2025-123 Milled and Turned Machined Aluminum (EN AW-6061 T6/6082 T6/5083) Block 6/15/2025
2025-124 Fire-Rated Glass Glazing 5/23/2025
2025-125 Manila Rope 5/10/2025
2025-126 Polyester Fiber Insulation (specs provided) 5/16/2025
2025-127 Compostable Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (40 gsm) 5/30/2025
2025-128 Document Organizer Pouch - Waterproof PVC Fabric 6/29/2025
2025-129 Engine Exhaust Particulate Sampling System - BABA compliant 5/30/2025
2025-130 Wastewater Grinder Pump Level Sensor - BABA compliant 5/21/2025
2025-131 Smart Bluetooth Earbuds Contract Manufacturer (CM) 5/21/2025
2025-132 Thermal Insulation - Expanded Polystyrene 5/21/2025
2025-133 Water Repellents - BABA compliant (specs provided) 5/15/2025
2025-134 Sheet Metal Parts - Cut, Bent, Welded Steel (NDA req'd for drawings) 5/30/2025

 

Executive Order on Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of America's Workers Mentions MEP

On January 25, 2021, The White House announced Executive Order (EO) 14005, called Executive Order on Ensuring the Future is Made in All of America by All American Workers. EO 14005 establishes a substantial role for the MEP National Network in the Biden Administration’s plans to bolster American manufacturing.

“To the extent appropriate and consistent with applicable law, agencies shall partner with the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), discussed in the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Improvement Act (title V of Public Law 114-329), to conduct supplier scouting in order to identify American companies, including small- and medium-sized companies, that are able to produce goods, products, and materials in the United States that meet Federal procurement needs.”

You can read the full text of EO 14005 on Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers.

Click here for a description of the MEP National Network Supplier Scouting Program.

 

Questions? Contact supplierscouting@purdue.edu

Contact

Tim McDonnell
Tim McDonnell
Supply Chain Services Specialist
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