Supplier Scouting Submission Form

As the MEP Center for Colorado, Manufacturer's Edge is able to offer Colorado manufacturers supplier scouting services at no cost. Supplier Scouting leverages the MEP National Network’s extensive relationships to identify manufacturers across the U.S. who can meet supply chain needs of commercial entities and government agencies. To engage with the Network’s Supplier Scouting service, a company or government agency needs to have a clear and concise description of the item(s) being sought, as well as detailed information about the supply opportunity’s business case. Please fill out this form to the best of your ability. We will follow up with clarifying questions.

Name(Required)

First Last

Your Title(Required)

Company Name(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Name of Item to be Scouted(Required)

Please describe the item application / end use of the item(Required)

Type of supplier being sought?(Required)

Manufacturer

Contract Manufacturer

Distributor

Other

If other, please explain

Reason for scouting submission(Required)

i.e. 2nd Supplier, Price, Re-shore, BABA, Past supplier no longer available, New Product Startup, Capacity shortage, Other

Describe the manufacturing process required(Required)

Please provide as much detail as possible

List required materials needed to make the product, including materials of product components(Required)

Please provide as much detail as possible

Provide dimensions / size / tolerances / performance specifications for the item(Required)

Please provide information for all items being sought

Are there applicable certification requirements to supply this item?(Required)

If yes, please list all requirements i.e. ISO 9001, ISO 14001

Are there applicable regulations that apply to the production of the item?(Required)

Please list all applicable regulations i.e. FDA, EPA, etc.

Are there any other standard requirements?(Required)

i.e. ASME Standard, IEEE Standard. Please specify

Additional technical comments

Estimated potential business volume(Required)

Estimated target price / unit cost information (if available, please explain)(Required)

When is it needed by?

Opportunities will be posted for 30 days unless another timeframe is given

Describe packaging requirements(Required)

Where will this item be shipped?(Required)

List city and state

Is there other information that would impact the item’s performance or usefulness? Please explain.

Will you be sending supporting documentation?

Yes

This is not required, but can be very helpful. Please email supporting documentation to kzrebiec@manufacturersedge.com