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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
2025-186 Machined Shaft - 120" (10ft) in length - 17-4 PH stainless steel round bar 6/4/2026
2025-188 Aluminum Extrusion Outdoor Furniture OEM (was prior 2024-385) 12/11/2025
2025-214 Oral Toothache Pouch 8/9/2025
2025-215 BABA Compliant Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Water Meters (RF Fixed Network) 7/25/2025
2025-216 BABA Compliant Commercial Shower Kit 7/25/2025
2025-217 BABA Compliant Submersible Propeller Mixers (Anaerobic and Anoxic Basins) 7/25/2025
2025-219 Banana Fiber/Stems 8/1/2025
2025-220 Decorticator Machine 8/1/2025
2025-225 Hot Fill Beverage Manufacturer 8/1/2025
2025-226 Water Balancing Valve 8/1/2025
2025-227 Ornamental Canopy - Glass Awning System 8/1/2025
2025-228 Keyboard Assembly 8/31/2025
2025-229 242 DC Isolator 8/9/2025
2025-230 2070-7G Universal Time Base Module 8/9/2025
2025-231 2070LX Traffic Signal Controller 8/9/2025
2025-232 Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier - complete unit 8/9/2025
2025-233 Paint - BABA Compliant 8/6/2025
2025-234 Neoprene Rubber Rolls 8/30/2025

 

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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