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

 

Snow Melt Manifolds - NEW

  • United States manufacturers of BABAA-compliant Snow Melt Manifolds. Snow melt manifolds are crucial components in hydronic snow melting systems. These systems use heated water or a water-glycol mixture circulated through pipes to melt snow and ice on surfaces like driveways and walkways. The manifold’s role is to distribute the heated fluid evenly across different zones. It connects to the heat source (like a boiler) and directs the fluid through various circuits of PEX tubing embedded in the surface. This ensures efficient and uniform melting.
  • Snow Melt Manifold components shall be supplied by one manufacturer/contractor. Manufacturer / Contractor is responsible to provide all required components & accessories for a complete snow melt system.
  • MATERIALS A. Tubing 1. All tubing shall be 5-layer Polyethylene of Raised Temperature resistance (PE-RT). 2. Layers shall consist of the following: a. Inner PE-RT layer b. Adhesive layer c. Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) layer d. Adhesive layer e. Outer PE-RT layer.
  • Posted: 09/04/2024; Closes: 10/04/2024

Split Indoor/Outdoor HVAC Units - NEW

  • United States manufacturers of BABAA-compliant Split Indoor Outdoor HVAC Units of various sizes and performance capabilities.
  • EXAMPLE OF TYPICAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION FOR NEEDED BABAA COMPLIANT SPLIT INDOOR OUTDOOR HVAC UNITS 200-4000 CFM 1-10 Tons R-410A/R32 110/120V 208/240V 460V 60 Hz 3 phase 15-45 amp Dual Circuit 2 Stage Airflow Standard Motor Option Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) MERV high efficiency filters 230V Heaters Noise level below 55 decibels.
  • Posted: 09/04/2024; Closes: 10/04/2024

Steam Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV) - NEW

  • United States manufacturers of BABAA-compliant Steam Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV).
  • One Steam Pressure Reducing Valve shall reduce entering steam pressure from 125 PSIG to 60 PSIG outlet pressure. The second Steam Pressure Reducing Valve shall reduce steam entering steam pressure from 60 PSIG to 15 PSIG outlet pressure. NPT Connections. Remote Mount Pilot. Noise level 84.5 dBa +/- 1 % without sound attenuating blanket
  • Ductile Iron body
  • Posted: 09/04/2024; Closes: 10/04/2024

Steam Strainers - NEW

  • United States manufacturers of BABAA-compliant Steam Strainers.
  • Full size of piping with 20 mesh stainless steel screen. Each strainer shall be fitted with blow down valve, full size of connection. Equivalent to Series 400 Steam Strainer as manufactured by Hoffman.
  • High pressure steam strainers shall be iron ASTM A116 Grade B or bronze ASTM B-62 body. Must comply with BABAA requirements as a manufacturer of Steam Strainers and be assembled in the United States.
  • Posted: 09/04/2024; Closes: 10/04/2024

Industrial Ethernet Switch and HVAC Building Control System and Misc. Electronic Products - NEW

  • United States manufacturers of BABAA-compliant Industrial Ethernet Switches and HVAC Building Control System and Misc. Electronic products for use in a new childcare center.
  • Examples of types of HVAC products needed for this project to be used in support of the installation of a new HVAC system are listed in the additional technical comments section.
  • Domestic components in the BABAA compliant manufactured product must exceed 55% of the total component cost and be assembled in the United States. Manufacturers are being sought for any of the different categories of HVAC system support products listed below: HVAC Sensors (i.e. CO2, Temperature, Static Pressure, Humidity), HVAC Room controllers, (electronic and pneumatic) relays, transmitters, switches, HVAC control valves, relays, low voltage transformers, signal conditioners, variable speed drives, network servers, network room controllers, industrial ethernet switches, and electric equipment enclosures. See attached list of products (with part numbers from manufacturers of similar non BABAA compliant products) for the purpose of determining the projects product equivalent requirements. Industrial Ethernet Switch BABAA compliant product equivalent to Phoenix Contact Model 2702324 (https://www.tti.com/content/ttiinc/en/apps/part-detail.html?partsNumber=2702324&mfgShortname=PHX&utm_id=tti-bing-pnc&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_campaign=PNC+2024&utm_term=2702324&msclkid=28d9d90b0be21ec58854bfdb761b0f5a). HVAC Room Controllers BABAA compliant product equivalent to Schneider Electric manufactured SpaceLogic system.
  • Posted: 09/04/2024; Closes: 10/04/2024

2kW 24VDC AC/DC Converter Manufacturing - NEW

  • A laser manufacturer needs a NRTL-Certified power supply for their lasers. This is a fairly common product our client could make in-house, but they lack the certifications, so a match should already be certified by one of OSHA's Nationally-Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL) - https://www.osha.gov/nationally-recognized-testing-laboratory-program/.
  • COTS power supplies in a sheet metal box.
  • COTS power supplies in a sheet metal box.
  • Posted: 0904/2024; Closes: 09/25/2024

Rubber Tired Gantry Cranes - NEW

  • The work consists of providing bonds, labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary for the design, manufacture, delivery, assembly, installation, commissioning, testing and training for the supply of two complete hybrid diesel/electric powered rubber-tired gantry cranes with a lifting capacity of 40 tons, a span of 96 feet and a lift height of 48.8 feet.
  • Design, manufacture, delivery, assembly, installation, commissioning, testing and training for the supply of two complete hybrid diesel/electric powered rubber-tired gantry cranes.
  • Rubber-tired gantry cranes with a lifting capacity of 40 tons, a span of 96 feet and a lift height of 48.8 feet. Rubber Tired Gantry crane (RTG) will be used for the handling of suspended payload under lifting spreader in Montgomery, Alabama. The crane shall be designed to handle full loaded ISO 20’, 40’, 45’ 48’ and 53’ ISO containers with a stacking height of 1 over 4 x 9’-6” by means of a telescopic spreader. The spreader shall be capable of handling 102” wide containers (domestic and ISO corner casting) as well as side picks (such as J.B. Hunt boxes). The RTG will span over two tracks, 4 container stacks and a truck lane as illustrated in the cross section in this Appendix.
  • General Safety: FEM, EN or OSHA Structure: FEM, EN Mechanisms: FEM, ISO, DIN, EN Electrical: IEC or NEC and NEMA
  • The crane shall be classified as follows: • Class of Utilization: U7 • State of Loading: Q2 • Group Classification: A7
  • Posted: 09/04/2024; Closes: 10/04/2024

Boron Doped Diamond - NEW

  • Electrode to be used in electrochemistry application.
  • Product: Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) process to make a solid Boron doped diamond. Application: Electrode in an electrochemical reactor at up to 60V Potentials.
  • 5.125” diameter. 1/64” thickness. Using round material but could consider rectangular.
  • Natural diamond, boron, Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process materials. Must be solid, not a coating on a substrate.
  • Posted: 09/04/2024; Closes: 09/29/2024

Various Electromechanical Components - NEW

  • Products being sought include: Flex couplings (various sizes); couplings (rigid, groove, galvanized), Grooved elbows various sizes), Grooved tees (various sizes, reduction, equal, red, galvanized metric), Constant torque clamps, Grooved couplings and fittings (various sizes), Concentric reducers, M-tee (galvanized metric) and a few other similar components.
  • hydraulic fittings - could be casted, could be forged; with machining.
  • Items will be shipped to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) therefore should align with KSA's regulatory environment
  • Posted: 09/04/2024; Closes: 10/04/2024

Building Automation System (BAS) Control System - NEW

  • We're looking for a complete controls package for a K-5 Elementary school to meet BABA requirements.
  • DDC control system with control boards, zone switchboards, thermostat and integral CO2 Sensors.
  • B. Codes and Standards: Meet requirements of all applicable standards and codes, except when more detailed or stringent requirements are indicated by the Contract Documents, including requirements of this Section. 1. Underwriters Laboratories: Products shall be UL-916-PAZX listed. 2. National Electrical Code -- NFPA 70. 3. Federal Communications Commission -- Part J. 4. ASHRAE/ANSI 135-1995 (BACnet) 5. EIA 901.2 (LonTalk)
  • Posted: 09/04/2024; Closes: 09/19/2024

2-Ton Mini-Split Single Zone System - NEW

  • We're looking for a 2-Ton Mini-Split Single Zone System with extended piping to cool Individual Distribution Frame (IDF) rooms in a K-5 Elementary school to meet BABA requirements. We need an outdoor condensing unit with wall mounted Indoor unit.
  • Unit needs to produce 2-tons of cooling with indoor temperatures (all in Deg F. Format Dry Bulb/Web Bulb) of 80/67. Outdoor conditions 95/75.
  • Metal casing for the condensing unit. Molded plastic for the interior wall mounted unit.
  • Line length needs to be capable of reaching 164'.
  • Posted: 09/04/2024; Closes: 09/19/2024

Size 312 Hearing Aid Batteries - NEW

  • We urgently need a supplier for 43,000 packs of size 312 hearing aid batteries. See the attached image.
  • The product required is the Size 312 hearing aid batteries. Each pack contains 6 batteries
  • 43,000 packs
  • Posted: 09/05/2024; Closes: 09/20/2024

Motor Soft Starter

  • Electronic motor soft starter, 200-600VAC, maximum current capacity 37amps, overload 30-100%FLA, .5-180 ramp time, operating temp rage -22 TO 131 degrees F, control power voltage 24VDC or 120VAC, Virbration resistance 3g, mounting din rail.
  • 3"W x 7.5Ht x 6.5"D See attached document for additional information.
  • BABA Compliant 
  • Similar to EATON S11+N37
  • Posted: 08/21/2024; Closes: 9/11/2024

Industrial Roll-up Metal Door 

  • Commercial roll-up door, Push up, 9'-1/2" Wide x 7' high, between jambs mounting, steel header, aluminum guide, Aluminum foam filled 53mm curtain, Wind load rating 6, impact rating of D.
  • steel, aluminum fabricated aluminum foam filled slats
  • BABA Compliant 
  • Posted: 08/21/2024; Closes: 9/11/2024

10HP 230vac 3phase explosion Proof Motor

  • 10HP 230/460VAC 3 phase explosion Proof Electric Motor with 215T NEMA frame
  • Steel enclosures and copper wire
  • BABA
  • Posted: 08/21/2024; Closes: 9/11/2024

Distribution Battery Energy Storage System 

  • Li-Fe PO4 chemistry type; to include all supporting accessories (balance of systems). 20MW duration is four (4) hour. Therefore, 80MW energy capacity. Understanding that these are scalable.
  • BABA compliant
  • 0.57 acres (footprint)
  • IEEE
  • Posted: 08/05/2024; Closes: 09/13/2024

BABA Compliant Fob Entry Access Control Systems 

  • We are working on BABA compliance for a future housing project and are researching whether any American manufacturers can supply access control systems that use fobs for entry, similar to the Yale Accentra system. Looking for manufacturer (or distributor if product exists)
  • BABA Compliant
  • Need a fob-entry door lock system with a lever handle and a deadbolt.
  • ~$500/unit
  • Posted: 08/14/2024; Closes: 09/13/2024

Steam Sterilizer 

  • I. DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park (RTP) Animal Resources Program Office (ARPO) has a requirement for a replacement sterilizer in the RTP vivarium A580 decontamination room. The A580 sterilizer supports the on-going research performed in the Building A animal laboratories. The current sterilizer is a Steris Amsco Eagle 3000SL, double door, through-wall Steam Sterilizer (A580/A580A). The replacement sterilizer shall fit into the existing footprint, wall opening and bioseal space with no additional construction required for tear out or installation. The replacement sterilizer shall have approximately the same throughput capability as the existing sterilizer. The unit will be used to sterilize dirty cages, dirty bedding, and associated waste from studies using primarily BSL2 pathogens. II. Salient Characteristics: The contractor shall provide one (1) sterilizer/autoclave with the following characteristics: • Shall be able to fit into existing wall opening and bioseal space without any new construction. Current bioseal measures 42X76 inches, the current bioseal frame measures 44X77 inches. • Shall be currently available in the marketplace for the government to buy. • Shall fit in existing sterilizer footprint and still be able to receive preventative maintenance and servicing. • Double door, through wall construction with either vertical (preferred) or hinged left hand opening. Shall have capability to sterilize both solids and liquids. • Capable of operation utilizing building supplied steam. Building pressure set point is 70 psi, but pressure at unit is decreased due to distance from source. • Capable of operation utilizing building supplied potable water. • Autoclave should include a backflow prevention device. • Sterilizer shall use electric power • Have an insulated sterilization chamber of sufficient size to sterilize mouse caging (19"L x 10-1/2"W x 6"D) and rat caging (19"L x 10"W x 8 1/2"D). • Certified and stamped as meeting Underwriters Laboratories Standard 61010-1, Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements • Certified and stamped as meeting ASME Boiler and Pressure Code Section VIII Division 1. • Shall be provided with preprogrammed cycles meeting sterilization requirements for infectious waste as required State of North Carolina regulations including a gravimetric, prevacuum, and liquid sterilization cycle. • Control system permits storage of at least 5 preprogrammed cycles. • Controls provide the option of requiring an access code or other identification method to operate the sterilizer or change cycle parameters. • Controls shall be located so as not to expose the sensitive components to steam and heat. • Controls shall be capable of providing a printed record of all pertinent cycle data including key transition points in the cycle and alarms and deviations that may jeopardize the sterilization process. • Pressure gauges displaying the chamber and jacket pressure accessible to the operator. • An operators manual. • The following safety features and alarms, if possible: o Chamber Emergency Manual Exhaust Valve – allows the operator to vent the chamber and save the product in case of power outage. o Chamber door seal interlock and alarm - prevent cycle starting until the door is sealed and aborts the cycle and safely exhausts the chamber if door seal is lost during the cycle. Interlock should also prevent the door from being opened until chamber is vented to a safe pressure. o Excessive condensate/vessel flooding – alarm and interlock to abort the cycle and vent the chamber safely if excessive condensate is sensed within the chamber. o Pressure relief valve – prevent chamber pressure greater than rated pressure. o Under Temperature Alarm - informs the operator that the temperature has dropped the sterilization temperature. o Over Temperature Alarm - informs the operator that the chamber temperature has gone above a set point. o Waste line alarm - informs the operator that drain line temperature is outside the normal range. o Pressure/temperature alarm – informs the operator that chamber pressure or temperature readings are outside the normal steam range during sterilize phase.
  • Certified and stamped as meeting Underwriters Laboratories Standard 61010-1, Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements.
  • Please see salient characteristics. This thing needs to fit into our space without interrupting active use of the facility. No construction. It has to fit through the doors to get to where it's going. We can't tear walls out to accommodate it. This is a replacement item for an actively functional site. Also of note: This item is needed now. We have lentivirus vectors in use in the vivarium as we speak. We have found work arounds to keep staff safe, but having a functioning sterilizer would make this a much more viable project.
  • Posted: 08/29/2024; Closes: 09/18/2024

Hospital Paging System

  • United States manufacturers of BABAA-compliant Hospital Paging System for use in an addition and remodel of an existing single story Critical Access Hospital located in Iowa.
  • Speaker Assembly - 8" drop-in ceiling speakers with back can, recessed volume control, bright white, 70V/25V, 4-watt transformer (4, 2, 1, 0.5, 0.25 watt) taps; selected by rotary switch. Equivalent to Bogen CSD2x2VRU System Control and Phone Interface – Equivalent to Bogen (NQ-SYSCTRL) IO Controller - Allows contact closure functionality to the system. Equivalent to Bogen (NQ-E7010 I/O controller. Media Matrix - Media matrix controller will allow microphones and media sources to be connected to the system. Equivalent to Bogen (NQ-PO100). Line Matching Transformer - Converts the satellite radio output to 600 ohms required to input into a media matrix controller port. Equivalent to Bogen (WMT1A Line Matching Transformer) 70V IP Amplifier - Amplifiers will power the assigned paging zones as detailed in the paging riser. Equivalent to Bogen (NQ-A4300, and NQ-A4120-G2) Speaker Wire and Cable- 18 AWG copper conductor, 300-volt insulation rated 60 deg C, paired conductors twisted together and covered with a PVC jacket. The Hospital Paging system shall have one way-paging and music over IP based inputs and amplifiers with the following features: Music input, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) phone connections, IP based amplifiers, Input/output for Fire alarm, Lockdown, weather alert, nurse call, and future messaging.
  • Domestic components in the BABAA compliant manufactured product (Hospital Paging System) must exceed 55% of the total component cost and be assembled in the United States.
  • Must submit BABAA manufactured product self-certification manufactured product letter for a Hospital Paging System that details compliant product. Conform to requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70. Furnish products listed and classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. as suitable for purpose specified and indicated. Conform to requirements of Federal Communications Commission.
  • Posted: 08/29/2024; Closes: 09/18/2024

Electric Water Pumps 

  • A Montana company would like to identify a domestic source of small electric water pumps - pond pumps, aquarium pumps, and/or bilge pumps. The pumps should have 300-400 gallon per hour capacity.
  • 300-400 gallons per minute AC Power Dimensions (current product) 2.3"L x 2.8"W x 3.2"H 110 Volt Example of a product they currently use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FVPLD99/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  • Posted: 08/29/2024; Closes: 09/19/2024

Laundry Detergent Sheet 

  • Dissolvable laundry detergent sheet, more can be seen on our website earthbreeze.com Product utilizes surfactants and enzymes.
  • 14cm x 11cm sheets
  • Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH), Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Anionic and other surfactants, enzymes, kaolin, fragrance
  • >100,000,000 sheets per annum
  • Posted: 08/21/2024; Closes: 09/20/2024

 Gas Meter Valves

  • The City is currently using Gas Meter Valves (Meter Valves - Insulated (H-11179) and Non-Insulated (H-11175) - 3/4", 1-1/4", 2") manufactured by Mueller Company.
  • Gas Meter Valves - 3/4", 1-1/4", 2" - Insulated (H-11179) - similar in form, fit, and function to https://www.muellergas.com/products/meter-valves/valves/H-11179/ - Non-Insulated (H-11175) - similar in form, fit, and function to https://www.muellergas.com/products/meter-valves/valves/H-11175/
  • BABA
  • Posted: 08/21/2024; Closes: 09/20/2024

LoadMaster 

  • We are seeking a battery-powered modular conveyor system for bulk loading cargo (such as bags, mail, and freight) into the lower compartments of aircraft. the System includes: (5 modules and 1 transport charging unit per system). We are open to working with either an OEM that can handle the entire manufacturing process in-house or with separate manufacturers: one for producing the plastic frame and another for assembly and final product completion. If you cannot find a single manufacturer for both the frame and assembly, please submit responses for those who can handle either the frame or the assembly. We are prepared to connect potential suppliers to form a cohesive team. Attached is a General Familiarization one-pager.
  • The frame would require to be either injection molding or vacuum molding. Drive and Power System manufacturing required. A manufacturer with conveyor belts manufacturing capabilities would be ideal. The final product needs to endure falls from at least 6 feet and withstand extreme temperatures. Company is looking for an OEM(s) who can take care of the purchasing of components, quality assurance, logistics and supply chain management, and after sale support.
  • Currently, only wireframe drawings are available upon request. The company is in the process of developing detailed drawings and CAD files for the electrical components and assembly. Individual modules are approximately 4" X 18" X 42". The transportation unit is approximately 24" X 24" X 60"
  • The company is open to suggestions regarding materials, particularly plastics. Ideally, the plastic should be a composite material. Other parts: Battery, rollers, belt, bottom and top plate.
  • Once in full production, 500 to 1,000 per annum
  • Posted: 08/14/2024; Closes: 09/28/2024

Close Coupled Centrifugal Water Pump 

  • United States manufacturers of BABAA-compliant Close Coupled Centrifugal Water Pumps for use in a new water plant.
  • Motor size - 25 Hp, Pump Performance - 350 gpm@200' TDH (2 each) Motor size - 5 Hp, Pump Performance - 400 gpm@35' TDH (3 each)
  • Domestic components in the BABAA compliant manufactured product (Close Coupled Centrifugal Water Pumps (with and without motors) must exceed 55% of the total component cost and be assembled in the United States.
  • Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) compliant: NSF372 or NSF61
  • Posted: 08/29/2024; Closes: 09/28/2024

Steam Safety Relief Valve (SRV) 

  • United States manufacturers of BABAA-compliant Steam Safety Relief Valves (SRV).
  • Steam Safety Relief Valves shall serve the dual purpose of relieving over-pressure created by thermal expansion and over-pressure in the form of steam. Valves shall bear approval stamps, along with pressure and capacity data. 4 inch x 6 inch outlet x “M” orifice set at 20 psig with 6 inch drip pan elbow.
  • Must comply with BABAA requirements as a manufacturer of a Steam Safety Relief Valve (SRV) and be assembled in the United States.
  • Cast steel with exposed spring valves and stainless steel full-nozzle trim.
  • Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) compliant: Certified by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors Must submit BABAA self-certification product letter for Safety Relief Valve that details compliant product. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) rated (Section I) and approved
  • Posted: 08/29/2024; Closes: 09/28/2024

Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Ductless HVAC Unit 

  • United States manufacturers of BABAA-compliant VRF HVAC Unit. VRF is a ductless HVAC system technology. VRF systems can accommodate multiple indoor units that run on a single controlled system. A VRF system regulates refrigerant flow to the system to match the heating and cooling demands of different zones, allowing for individualized temperature control and energy efficiency. Consists of an outdoor unit, branch controller, and multiple indoor units.
  • Provide simultaneous heating/cooling (heat recovery) and VRF heat pump systems including outdoor unit, BC (Branch Circuit) Controller (or comparable branch devices), multiple indoor units, and an integral DDC (Direct Digital Controls) system in accordance with applicable reference standards listed below. This system is capable of 96,000 BTU/hr cooling and 108,000 BTU/hr heating.
  • See Above. Domestic components in the BABAA compliant manufactured product (VRF Ductless HVAC Unit) must exceed 55% of the total component cost and be assembled in the United States.
  • Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) compliant Must submit BABAA manufactured product self-certification manufactured product letter for VRF Ductless HVAC Units that details compliant product.
  • 1. Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI): AHRI 210/240 Performance Rating of Unitary Air-conditioning and Air-source Heat Pump Equipment, AHRI 270 Sound Performance Rating of Outdoor Unitary Equipment 2. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 3. ASTM International (ASTM): ASTM B1003 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Linesets, ASTM C534 Standard Specification for Preformed Flexible Elastomeric Cellular Thermal Insulation in Sheet and Tubular Form, ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials 4. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME): ASME B16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder-Joint Pressure Fittings 5. International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 6. International Organization for Standardization (ISO): ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems – Requirements, ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems – Requirements with guidance for use 7. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 8. Underwriters Laboratories (UL): UL 1995 Heating and Cooling Equipment
  • Posted: 08/29/2024; Closes: 09/28/2024

Hospital Clock System 

  • United States manufacturers of BABA-compliant Hospital Clock System for use in an addition and remodel of an existing single story Critical Access Hospital located in Iowa.
  • Equivalent to Primex Wireless #14201. • Overall Dimensions: 18" L x 8" W x 3" D. • Digital clocks must be able to receive synchronized time signal from Wireless master or satellite transmitter. Four inches (4"), seven segment LED display. Clocks shall have polycarbonate frame and polycarbonate lens. LED digits shall be red or green. Digital clocks must have time and date option. • Digital clocks shall be capable of automatically adjusting for Daylight Savings Timey. Power Supply: 120 VAC, 50-60 cycle. • Digital clocks must be viewable from 150 feet. • The Hospital Clock system shall synchronize all clocks to each other and shall utilize IP technology to provide atomic time. • Clocks shall automatically adjust for daylight savings time. • The system shall have an internal oscillator that maintains +/- 0.1 second per day between synchronization, so that clock accuracy shall not exceed +/- 0.2 seconds. The system shall include an internal clock reference so that failure of the NTP signal shall not cause the clocks to fail in indicating time. • The system shall incorporate a “fail-safe” design so that failure of any component shall not cause failure of the system. Upon restoration of power or repair of failed component, the system shall resume normal operation without the need to reset the system or any component thereof. • PSC #6645
  • Domestic components in the BABA compliant manufactured product (Hospital Clock System) must exceed 55% of the total component cost and be assembled in the United States.
  • PSC #6645 Manufacturer shall be a company specializing in manufacturing commercial time system products. Manufacturer shall provide a 5 year limited warranty on system transmitters, clocks, digital timers, timer control switch, and GPS Receiver.
  • Posted: 08/29/2024; Closes: 09/28/2024

DC Gearmotor 

  • A Michigan company is looking for a manufacturer of low-voltage DC gearmotors. See the attached drawing for part parameters. Preference will be given to local/regional suppliers, but all potential matches will be considered.
  • Drawings available upon request 
  • Posted: 08/02/2024; Closes: 10/2/2024

Horsehair from the Tail and Mane 

  • 1. Processed horsehair, in the form of ropes, to be purchased by a buyer and further processed for use as mattress cushioning 2. Processed horsehair, curled, combed, loose, and for use as mattress cushioning 3. Unprocessed horsehair, cut from the tail or main and still straight, to be processed by the buyer for use as mattress cushioning"
  • Horsehair makes great cushioning for mattresses. When horsehair is cut from the tail and mane of the horse, it is straight. However, to be useful as cushioning in a mattress, it needs to be transformed through processing to be curly and resilient. The processing entails: 1. Washing the horsehair in boiling water; 2. Drying the horsehair; 3. Combing the horsehair to remove burrs and to generally align the individuals strands so that they lie parallel; 4. Spinning the horsehair into a yarn; 5. Tightly twisting the yarn into rope; 6. Heat treating the rope in steam and pressure, in order to make the curls of the hair, which comprises the rope, to become permanent; 7. Letting the rope dry and remain undisturbed for 4-10 months; 8. Untwisting the rope; 9. Combing the now curly hairs; 10. Using the hairs as cushioning for a mattress.
  • Horsehairs are generally 20 cm -120 cm. The longer they are, the better. Also, it is better to have hair from breeds and regions conducive to thicker, rather than thinner, hair. For instance, hair from certain breeds in Mongolia, South America tend to work well. Some mattress-makers report sourcing their unprocessed hair in the following manner: "The majority of our horsehair and tail hair is imported by sea from South America from countries such as Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil or Argentina. The manes are imported via the Trans-Siberian Railway from Mongolia.
  • 1. Hair from tails and manes of horses; 2. Water; 3. Heat to make steam; 4. Electricity; 5. Gas; 6. Conveyors; 7. Machines to comb (i.e., "pick") the horsehair. 8. Machines to wash horsehair; 9. Machines to dry horsehair; 10. Units to control humidity and temperature in holding areas for hair as it cures for months. 11. Units for cleaning/filtering air; 12. Units for blowing air; 13. Machines for spinning hair into yarn; 14. Machines for spinning horsehair yarn into rope. 15. Machines for untwisting horsehair rope.
  • We must be certified that our hair is free of toxins, scents, allergens, other chemicals, residues, and adulterations. We'd also like to certify that the harvesting of our hair did not lead to the slaughtering or injuring of horses.
  • Posted: 07/15/2024; Closes: 10/10/2024

Robotic Tape-Laying Machine 

  • Client is looking for a manufacturer that can provide mechanical parts, electrical control systems, software development, and overall product manufacturing of a desktop, automated tape laying machine with the versatility to use with pressure sensitive and hot-melt adhesive tapes. Additionally, the design must be scalable. Client does have a wooden prototype for reference that can be provided after vetting.
  • No specific dimensions provided as the product is in the design stage. This model should fit on a workbench/desk. The client aims to design this machine to work with a wide variety of different types of tape adhesives, so there is no specific for that portion at this time.
  • Only requirements are that the shell of the machine is made of metal and/or hard plastic with no preferred metal material.
  • Posted: 08/05/2024; Closes: 10/06/2024

Wood Felt Acoustic Wall Panel 

  • Wood strips on acoustic felt
  • a. Overall panel size – approx. 600 mm x 2400 mm x 20 mm thick b. PET felt – 9 mm thick c. Wood veneer MDF slats (profile wrapped on min. 3 exposed sides): i. 27 mm w x 11 mm thick ii. 13 mm gaps between wood slats
  • a. Recycled PET felt prodcution b. Millwork – finished wood production (wood venner on MDF)
  • Recycled PET felt (50% recycled materials) MDF Wood Veneer – white oak
  • - Must meet min. NRC 0.87 - Felt to be grey - Wood veneer to be white oak
  • Must attain Class A fire rating.
  • Posted: 08/29/2024; Closes: 10/13/2024

Metal Trim for Porcelain Tile

  • Metal cove pieces for porcelain tile Metal edge pieces to eliminate exposed tile & need to tile trim pieces (includes outside corners) Metal transition pieces to transition between porcelain tile flooring and carpet tile and rubber tile
  • Refer to cut sheets; lengths of either approx. 8’ or 10’
  • Aluminum extrusions
  • BABA Compliant 
  • Posted: 08/29/2024; Closes: 10/13/2024

Peanut Butter as Standard Reference Material 

  • NIST Material Measurement Lab (MML) looking to identify potential manufacturers and/or co-packers that would be interested in a one-time contract to provide the following.
  • Production of peanut butter to be utilized as a Standard Reference Material (SRM 2387a) *
  • Standard sourcing, production, and manufacturing of creamy peanut butter is desired. MML will pay for the full production cost and acknowledges that 3,500+ is a small batch/run that may result in a higher unit cost than the typical larger runs.
  • 6 oz to 8 oz plastic jars filled with creamy peanut butter • Quantity in the range of 2,500 to 5,000 jars
  • MML historical formulation contained roasted peanuts, sugar, partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (48% rapeseed, 40% cottonseed, and 12% soybean oil), and salt. However, MML recognizes that 'standard' processes and recipes for peanut butter may have changed in the past 20 years and is willing to consider different formulations.
  • Target price: $10-25K. MML will pay for the full production cost and acknowledges that 3,500+ is a small batch/run that may result in a higher unit cost than the typical larger runs.
  • Posted: 08/21/2024; Closes: 10/20/2024

Wearable Camera Prototype 

  • Client is looking for an engineering/prototype manufacturer to assist with designing the first iteration of a wearable camera that utilizes 2-way communication and AI technology. See attached documents for more specifics.
  • Specifications upon request 
  • One prototype initially with the potential to manufacture the final product.
  • Posted: 08/05/2024; Closes: 12/10/2024

Coils for fan coils 

  • We are looking for water to air heat exchangers, made of copper tubes and aluminium fins. They are intended to be used in fan coils for residential and commercial appliances.
  • BABA compliant
  • An exemplary size would be 820x250x130 mm (32x10x5 in), among many other similar dimensions. Standard fin thickness is 0.1 - 0.15mm. Standard pipe diameter is 8-14 mm. It is possible to used US standard dimensions and components instead of the European standards in the drawing.
  • The heat exchangers should work at 145 psi (10 bar) operating pressure / 189 psi (13 bar) test pressure.
  • Posted: 02/07/2024; Closes: 02/06/2025

Fans for fan coils 

  • These items are intended to be used for residential and commercial appliances. We are looking for radial fans and fan coils.
  • BABA complaint 
  • Referral drawing available upon request
  • Certification required: UL 
  • We are looking for fans operating at 100-130V and 200-240V, 50Hz-60Hz. An exemplary air flow would be 530 cfm at 0 in H2O.
  • Posted: 02/07/2024; Closes: 02/06/2025