Supplier Scouting
Overview
MMEC's Supplier Scouting services help Montana manufacturers improve the quality of their supply chains by helping to source components and materials, and by matching their products with sourcing requests from around the U.S.
We are part of NIST MEP’s Supply Chain Optimization and Intelligence Network (SCOIN), which seeks to build resiliency into American manufacturing by connecting supply chains across the country. Manufacturing Extension Partnerships in all 50 states and Puerto Rico share their clients' needs through the network, matching them with capable domestic suppliers.
MMEC Supplier Scouting services are temporarily provided free of charge thanks to funding by the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act.
Helping Montana Manufacturers Find What They Need
Manufacturers can use MMEC’s supplier scouting services to help find the American-sourced raw materials and original equipment they require. Scouting for supplies through SCOIN can help improve your operations by:
- Finding the products and materials you need to fill the gaps in your supply chain.
- Seeking out lower-cost alternatives to what you already buy.
- Creating redundancy so you can minimize how a single supplier’s problems affect your production.
- Identifying domestic suppliers, supporting the U.S. economy and eliminating risks associated with international sourcing.
For more information, or to start your search,click this link to email Jeff Peterson, Supply Chain Program Manager, or click this link to identify and contact your regional Business Advisor. After that the process is simple:
- Discuss your needs and how SCOIN can help.
- Fill out a form describing essential details about what you seek. The form is available through this link.
- Submit the scouting request to the national network.
Find Sales Opportunities through the National Network
Below is a continually updated list of supplier scouting requests from the NIST national Network. If you would like more information or to submit your company as a qualified supplier for one of these opportunities, follow this link to email Jeff Peterson.
Current Supplier Scouting Opportunities
Scouting #2024-168
Closes July 28
Scouting #2024-165
Closes July 28
Scouting #2024-181
Closes August 1
Scouting #2024-187
Closes August 1
Scouting #2024-180 Closes August 2
Scouting #2024-166
Closes August 2
Scouting #2024-192
Closes August 7
Scouting #2024-193
Closes August 7
Scouting #2024-194
Closes August 7
Scouting #2024-195
Closes August 7
Scouting #2024-175
Closes August 9
Scouting #2024-176
Closes August 9
Scouting #2024-177
Closes August 9
Scouting #2024-178
Closes August 9
Scouting #2024-160
Closes August 10
Scouting #2024-182
Closes August 11
Scouting #2024-184
Closes August 16
Scouting #2024-185
Closes August 16
Scouting #2024-190
Closes August 16
Scouting #2024-152
Closes August 30
Scouting #2024-153
Closes August 30
Scouting #2024-154
Closes August 30
Scouting #2024-155
Closes August 30
Scouting #2024-156
Closes August 30
Scouting #2024-157
Closes August 30
Scouting #2024-158
Closes August 30
Scouting #2024-179
Closes October 10
Government Agencies are Also Seeking Sources of the Following Items, in Compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act:
Scouting Number | Item | Close Date | ||
2024-123 |
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July 28 | ||
2024-124 |
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July 28 | ||
2024-189 | PEFL-EOLA Laser | August 1 | ||
2024-186 | Phosphate Sensor | August 1 | ||
2024-188 |
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August 1 | ||
2024-191 | Anemometer | August 1 | ||
2024-183 | Termination, Port | August 11 | ||
2024-063 | Solar Panels, Electric Vehicle Chargers, Electric Vehicles | 3/7/25 | ||
2024-029 | Coils and Fans For Fan Coils | 2/6/25 |
Supply Chain Webinars
MMEC joined with MEPs around the country to promote the Supply Chain 101 series presented by Manufacturer's Edge and CMTC. Part I and Part II of the series are available on-demand at the links below.