Scouting Opportunities

Current MEP National Network™ Open Scouting Opportunities

Companies interested in being match with a current open opportunity follow the directions below:

  1. Review the below current scouting opportunities from around the country and Puerto Rico.
  2. If there is an opportunity you are interested in responding to, email your information to scouting@impactwashington.org. Be sure to include the following information in your email
  • Company Name
  • Primary Contact
  • Title 
  • Phone
  • Email 
  • Linkedin 
  • Website
  • Address 
  • Services / Capabilities
  • Please note one of the pick one of the following options: 
    • We currently produce this exact item,
    • We currently manufacturer a similar item,
    • We have produced this item in the past and could produce it again,
    • We possess the capabilities to product this item.
    • We can product this item with minimal retooling

Your information will be submitted to NIST MEP to be delivered to the company seeking a supplier. If there is a match, they will contact you directly.

Current Open Opportunities

 

Blow Mold Wheel - NEW

  • High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Blow Mold Wheel
  • 6” diameter wheel, 1” width Screen shots of drawings available upon request. Prior to drawings being shared, I request an NDA. However, a link to this site shows the wheel on our products: https://americanagrills.com/
  • PE high density
  • Current volume is 1.8 million annually. This can be quoted in price breaks; 600k, 1.2million, 1.8 million estimated volumes.
  • Posted: 03/12/2025; Closes: 04/26/2025

Tubing Leg Assembly - NEW

  • The leg assembly consists of square tubing, brace rod, plastic plugs, powder and or e-coating. This process would include metal fabrications, tube bending, welding, painting, assembly.
  • Tubing is ¾” square. Length one of tubing is 65.037” approx. Length two of tubing is 62.86” approx. Screen shots of drawings available upon request. Prior to drawings being shared, I request an NDA. However, images of our product can be viewed at https://americanagrills.com/
  • Cold rolled tubing, powder and/or e-coat.
  • Current volume is 900,000 units annually. This can be quoted in price breaks; 300k, 600k, 900k estimated volumes.
  • Posted: 03/12/2025; Closes: 04/26/2025

Stainless steel Punched Cylinder - NEW

  • The cylinder is used as a container for frozen beverage dispensers.
  • Cylinder is set in 4 categories: 1 gallon, 2 gallon, 3 gallon, 4 gallon. All cylinders have a .65 in lip, in addition to stated dimensions. The material is approximately .075in thick at all locations. The internal measurments of the cylinder are: 1 Gallon: 6 in diameter, 7.1 in deep 2 Gallon: 6 in diameter, 15 in deep 3 Gallon: 9 in diameter, 10.75 in deep 4 Gallon: 7 in diameter, 24 in deep The inside will need to be polished down due to imperfections in the punching process. Tolerences are debatable however we can work around a .1inch tolerances in all major measurements
  • stainless304 disk, unknown initial size
  • NSF safe for food and beverage material. NSF certification is required.
  • We would like the description of the tolerances. Images include a rejected cut that is done in house of a 1 gallon barrel, They include a double D cut and a normal circular cut on a 1 gallon barrel, and two normal circular cuts on all other. If these are able to be cut prior, we would be interested in pricing of this as an added option.
  • 1 gallon: 300/month 2 gallon: 50-100/month 3 gallon: 50-100/month 4 gallon: 10-20/month
  • Posted: 03/12/2025; Closes: 06/10/2025

 Polyester Batting and Fill 

  • Polyester batting and fill used to make dog beds
  • Roll 48" tall and 18 yards long, minimum 1" thick
  • Melting/extruding, spinning, cutting, rolling
  • 100% bonded polyester, cardboard tube, plastic bagging
  • Posted: 03/05/2025; Closes: 04/19/2025

 Multi-Brush Cosmetic Kit

  • A multi-brush cosmetic kit. See attached drawings and pictures.
  • Injection Molded (Drawings available upon request) 
  • Metal (possible aluminum) for handles and tube Bristles(various options): Nylon, Taklon, Natrafil
  • 100 units / month estimated
  • Posted: 02/27/2025; Closes: 3/26/2025

Cast Iron Pillar 

  • A large machined "grey cast iron" component of a (CMM) Coordinate Measuring Machine assembly.
  • A foundry to pour the initial casting described above (including prep - cleaning/sandblasting), machining and paint.
  • The largest component would be 2405mm (7.9ft) in height, 773mm (2.5 ft) in thickness, roughly 1500lbs. Drawings and models to be provided once NDA executed. We are currently looking for companies that could have the potential to provide cast iron parts of the sizes above.
  • We would hope the potential suppliers would be ISO 900 certified.
  • Posted: 02/27/2025; Closes: 03/28/2025

Flexible Magnetic Sheet

  • Flexible Magnetic Sheet 30mil Thick. x 24.375'' W x 50' L Indoor/Outdoor
  • Qty: 10 rolls
  • Posted: 02/10/2025; Closes: 03/22/2025

Golf Club Heads 

  • For additional information and/or questions please contact: ryzgolf@gmail.com The RYZ Golf oversized club head is engineered to revolutionize the golfing experience for beginners and recreational players by offering maximum forgiveness and ease of use. This innovative product features a club head that is four times larger than a standard golf club head, making it ideal for striking a custom larger ball. The increased surface area significantly reduces the chances of missed shots (whiffs) and off-center strikes (shanks), providing a more enjoyable experience for users with varying skill levels Interested in discussing domestic manufacturing options for re-designed golf equipment. For additional information and/or questions please contact: ryzgolf@gmail.com
  • The size of the iron club head is approximately four times larger than a standard or regulation golf iron having a blade length of approximately 6 inches to 8 inches and a toe height of 5 inches to 7 inches. The hosel spans a height of approximately 4.5 inches to 5.5 inches and is formed with extra material to provide greater durability as well as to ensure the iron can withstand repeated use and high-impact strikers without compromising the integrity of the iron or its performance. The size of the putter club head is approximately four times larger than a standard or regulation golf putter having a face length of approximately 6 inches to 7 inches, a heel length of approximately 1.5 to 2.5 inches, and a toe height of 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches. Looking for strength and durability. Be able to be withstanding of heat and impact. Specifics to be discussed once NDA, is in place. This opportunity involves the development of a new product.
  • Injection Molding, using thermoplastics like: ABS, TPU, Nylon
  • Posted: 02/20/2025; Closes: 03/22/2025

OEM for Outdoor Furniture Brand 

  • Our company designs and manufactures outdoor furniture for the Hospitality, Multifamily, and Commercial industries. We currently work with factories overseas and are looking to see if it makes sense to produce our products domestically.
  • Bending, cutting, and welding of aluminum extrusions, sheets, etc. As well as upholstery of cushions and sling materials for sun lounger and outdoor products.
  • We will provide certain shop drawings as needed to understand our business needs. Beyond that, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) needs to be in place.
  • 10,000 + units per year
  • Posted: 12/11/2024; Closes: 12/11/2025