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.

Manufacturers can use MMEC’s supplier scouting services to help find the American-sourced raw materials and original equipment they require. Our scouting services 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.

Build America Buy America Waivers

If your organization receives federal funding for an infrastructure project, MMEC may be able to help understand and comply with Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements. While BABAA generally mandates that all manufactured products used in federally funded infrastructure projects be produced in the United States, there are circumstances where this may not be feasible. For such cases—when domestic products are unavailable or unaffordable—the Buy America Office has an established wavier process.

For guidance on compliance strategies or to discuss waiver options, contact Jeff Peterson.

Find Sales Opportunities through the National Network

Below is a sample 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

Staff Directory

Supply Chain Webinars

MMEC joined with MEPs around the country to promote the Supply Chain 101 series presented by Manufacturer's Edge and CMTC. The three parts of the series are available on-demand at the links below.

View Part III on Demand

View Part II on Demand

View Part I On Demand