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DVIRC is an affiliate Center under the Department of Commerce’s NIST / MEP (Manufacturing Extension Partnership) program to support U.S. manufacturers. This national network includes 51 centers located throughout the U.S.

The MEP National Network (MEPNN) includes over 1,500 experts serving some 300,000 manufacturers, and we help you leverage this complimentary resource in two ways:

  1. Respond to requests for suppliers – business opportunities.
  2. Submit a request for a supplier and supplies you need to succeed.

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Opportunities

Vehicle Body Shell Structure - 2023-115

A company in California is seeking manufacturers of Vehicle Body Shell Structure #2023-115
Aluminum car body shell structure, including Frame-end, Floor, Roof and Side (for Rail Rolling Stock).

Reason
BABA

Volume
120 car body shells

Pricing
$500,000 (ESTIMATED PRICE per car body shell)

Timing
June 2025

Location
Hornell, NY


Submission Due Date: September 29, 2023

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Brake Control Unit - 2023-116

A company in California is seeking manufacturers of Brake Control Unit #2023-116
Brake control unit (BCU) including train control devices, disc brake equipment, tread brake equipment, brake valves, parking brake units and brake mechanics.

Reason
BABA

Volume
10 units, 1 per trainset

Pricing
$32,000 per unit (ESTMIATED PRICE)

Timing
TBD - ESTIMATED at June 2025 with scheduled deliveries of BCUs for one half trainset per month each month until completion, unless specified differently by Alstom.

Location
Hornell, NY


Submission Due Date: September 29, 2023

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Vehicle Paintwork - 2023-117

A company in California is seeking manufacturers of Vehicle Paintwork #2023-117
Painting of the aluminum car body shell to the high-quality standard for high-speed trainsets.

Reason
BABA

Volume
120 to 140 Car Body Shells
12 Passenger Vehicles x 10 Trainsets = 120

2 Power Cars x 10 Trainsets = 20

Pricing
TBD

Timing
Calendar Q1 2025 with phased deliveries to be set according to the project schedule.

Location
Hornell, NY


Submission Due Date: September 29, 2023

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Submersible Pumps - 2023-125

A company in Pennsylvania is seeking manufacturers of Submersible Pumps #2023-125
The waiver is requesting procurement of non-domestic pumps (for water) with steel components for four main, submersible pumps (3,000 gallons per minute (gpm)) each and two low flow submersible pumps (921 gpm each).

Reason
BABA

Volume
Four main submersible pumps and two low flow submersible pumps

Pricing
$300,000 total all four pumps

Timing
Immediate

Location
Illinois


Submission Due Date: September 29, 2023

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Small Diameter Stainless Steel Tubing and Fittings - 2023-131

A company in Arkansas is seeking manufacturers of Small Diameter Stainless Steel Tubing and Fittings #2023-132
BABA

Reason
2nd Supplier

Volume
Variable and ongoing for foreseeable future

Pricing
TBD

Timing
Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS) preference.

Location
Nationwide availability needed, including to U.S. territories.


Submission Due Date: September 29, 2023

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Biodegradable Erosion Control Fabric - 2023-127

The NOAA is seeking manufacturers of Biodegradable Erosion Control Fabric #2023-127
We provide federal financial assistance for habitat restoration projects--some of which are subject to BABA. These projects commonly use natural erosion control materials, and we would like to see if we can find US sources. The materials are commonly sourced from Asian countries. This opportunity is for market research

Reason
2nd supplier

Volume
Variable

Pricing
Variable

Timing
Flexible

Location
California


Submission Due Date: October 6, 2023

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Wire Straightening Machine - 2023-128

A company in Pennsylvania is seeking manufacturers of Wire Straightening Machine #2023-128
The machine must have the capability to straighten, crimp, and cut high carbon and stainless-steel wire.

Reason
Re-shore

Volume
20,000+ ft per shift

Pricing
Under $200K

Timing
As soon as possible, willing to wait if it is the right machine

Location
PA


Submission Due Date: October 6, 2023

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Vat Dyes - 2023-131

A company in Rhode Island is seeking manufacturers of Vat Dyes #2023-131
Vat dyes are water-insoluble and can be reduced to their water-soluble leuco form in the presence of a reducing agent along with a strong alkali before dyeing. These dyes are resistant to acids, alkalis, and strong oxidizing bleaches used in commercial laundering.

Reason
2nd Supplier

Volume
$40,000 to $60,000 per year

Pricing
$2.50 Ib

Timing
Immediate

Location
Rhoad Island


Submission Due Date: October 6, 2023

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Non-woven Hygiene Product - 2023-101

A company in Arkansas is seeking manufacturers of Non-woven Hygiene Product #2023-101
New non-woven hygiene product with 3-dimensional core insert to extend time and effectiveness of use.

Reason
New product start up

Volume
100-200 initial run, 50K to 100K first year volumes

Pricing
$3000-5000 for total cost of initial run.

Timing
3-6 months

Location
Initially Arkansas


Submission Due Date: October 8, 2023

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Transformer Elbows, Bushing, Switches - 2023-133

The US Department of Energy is seeking manufacturers of Transformer Elbows, Bushing, Switches #2023-133
Looking for distribution transformer elbows, bushings and switches.

Reason
BABA

Volume
800,000 a year total

Pricing
$10 - $1,000

Timing
Flexible

Location
TBD


Submission Due Date: October 20, 2023

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Hot forged Tie Rods and Ball Joints - 2023-134

A company in Maine is seeking manufacturers of Hot forged Tie Rods and Ball Joints #2023-134
      1) Type of material: Steel (SAE1045)
      2) Size: SBJ 90mm(L) x 90mm(W) x 20mm(H), 0.5kgs TTE 225mm(L) x 50mm(W) x 26mm(H),1.0kgs

Reason
2nd supplier

Volume
Ball Joint sales 1.5 - 2 million per year for the next 3 years
Tie Rods 150K to 250K per year for the next 3 years

Pricing
not available at this time

Timing
60 days

Location
Maine


Submission Due Date: October 20, 2023

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Complete PCB Board - 2023-134

A company in Pennsylvania is seeking manufacturers of Complete PCB Board #2023-135
Complete PCB board for use in the PulStar G3 system.  The potential for a full box build might be an option as well. - Internal Sense Technology part

Reason
Past supplier no longer available

Volume
25-50 units per year

Pricing
$600 or less per board

Timing
ASAP

Location
Close to Harrisburg, PA


Submission Due Date: October 20, 2023

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Gravimetric Pipette Calibration System for Multi-Channels - 2023-136

The EPA is seeking manufacturers of Gravimetric Pipette Calibration System for Multi-Channels #2023-136
The gravimetric pipette calibration system is needed to calibrate multichannel pipettes. The instrument must be able to calibrate up to 12 channel pipettes in a single dispense. The instrument must have a single load cell. The package will consist of a balance, a module for multichannel, required weights to verify the balance, suction pump, necessary software, software validation.

Reason
Only know manufacturer in Switzerland, Germany and Japan; market survey found a single manufacturer, Mettler Toledo

Volume
1 unit

Pricing
$67,9488.86

Timing
Instrument will be used immediately

Location
Cincinnati OH 45268


Submission Due Date: October 20, 2023

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Various Telecommunication Parts - 2023-138

A company in Alaska is seeking manufacturers of Various Telecommunication Parts #2023-138
A major telecommunication company in Alaska received federal funding to relocate their equipment. Relocation materials need to be BABA complement.
Parts examples: VAULT FIBER CONCRETE STEEL RING, COUPLER, REVERSE THREAD, 1 1/4", BOLT, MACHINE, 5/8"X14", CLAMP, SUSPENSION, STRAIGHT, 3 BOLT, BRACKET TAP ALUMINUM 2-1/2 IN TWO PIECES

Reason
BABA

Volume
See attached spreadsheet

Pricing
See attached spreadsheet

Timing
2-3 months

Location
Anchorage, Alaska


Submission Due Date: October 20, 2023

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Organic Solvent Evaporator System and Accessories similar to SyncorePlus - 2023-140

The EPA is seeking manufacturers of Organic Solvent Evaporator System and Accessories similar to SyncorePlus #2023-140
This system is used for large volume (300-1000 mL) evaporation of organic solvents from sample extracts. The instrument must evaporate the solvent from up to 12 samples simultaneously which is a requirement due to the large number of samples to be processed.

Reason
BABA

Volume
1-time purchase for 1 each solvent evaporator

Pricing
$49,126 for system, consumables, and installation

Timing
Immediate

Location
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709


Submission Due Date: October 20, 2023

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Portable / Height Adjustable Grill - 2023-123

A company in Pennsylvania is seeking manufacturers of Portable / Height Adjustable Grill #2023-123
Inventor has developed Portable / Height Adjustable Grill and would like to find a manufacturer who is willing to produce, market, and sell for a royalty fee.

Reason
New product start up

Volume
TBD

Pricing
TBD

Timing
10/25/2023

Location
TBD


Submission Due Date: October 29, 2023

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T-PIN - 2023-097

A company in Nevada is seeking manufacturers of T-PIN #2023-097
T-Pin with hole for cotter pin

Reason
2nd supplier

Volume
2000-6000 per year

Pricing
Target price is subject to delivery terms

Timing
Prior to 12/31/23

Location
Reno, NV


Submission Due Date: October 31, 2023

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Custom Wound Motor - 2023-137

A company in Pennsylvania is seeking manufacturers of Custom Wound Motor #2023-137
Manufacturer of seal less can pumps looking for a domestic electric motor winding supplier.

Reason
New product start up

Volume
200 motors w/ 7 sizes annually. Max. 30 units per size. Forecast 500 motors annually in 5 years. 5Hp to 100 Hp range

Pricing
7.5 Hp target $700 ea.

Timing
4 months

Location
Warminster, PA


Submission Due Date: November 4, 2023

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Drawn Copper Tubing - 2023-122

A company in Pennsylvania is seeking manufacturers of Drawn Copper Tubing #2023-122
Copper tubing of specified cross section to be machined into completed parts on automated machining centers. This will be the first of several profiles being sought. Successful supplier will be asked to quote on additional profiles.

Reason
Re-shore

Volume
40,000 ft. per year. We prefer 2,000 units of 12-foot-long drawn tubing.

Pricing
110 per 10-foot extrusion (current price)

Timing
6 months

Location
Bristol, PA


Submission Due Date: December 28, 2023

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If you know of a supplier that may be able to support this opportunity, please reach out to Teri Grumbrecht at tgrumbrecht@dvirc.org .

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