Supplier Scouting

Purdue MEP is partnering with the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) and our nationwide network of MEP Centers across the U.S. and Puerto Rico to help solve supply chain gaps encountered by government entities, critical care service providers, and manufacturers.

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

In need of a supplier for key parts or production capacity?  As a member of the MEP National Network, we can help support your materials, vendor, or production capacity needs. Contact us

Focus on finding business opportunities by matching your capabilities with the supply chain needs of America’s manufacturers.  Contact us

Executive Order to Strengthen Buy American Provisions Mentions MEP

“Connects new businesses to contracting opportunities by requiring active use of supplier scouting by agencies. This Executive Order directs agencies to utilize the Manufacturing Extension Partnership — a national network in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, that supports small and medium-size manufacturers — to help agencies connect with new domestic suppliers who can make the products they need while employing America’s workers.”

The White House has released a statement on the order which outlines all the provisions it is expected to include. 

The following is a list of open supplier scouting opportunities from the MEP National Network. If your company has manufacturing capacity and is interested in producing any of the products below, please contact us.