Access a Nationwide Manufacturing Network

Companies looking for or interested in alternative supply or current supply chain needs can download and complete a Supplier Scouting Opportunity Synopsis form [insert link]. 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 following the close of the posting to return results.

Review the list of Open Supplier Scouting Opportunities below.

If your company has the capacity and interest to produce an item on the list below, download and complete, in its entirety, a Supplier Scouting Submission Form [insert link]. 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 for their assessment.

If identified to move forward, the original submitting organization will contact your company to review details and determine if a match is made.