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MEP National Network Open Supplier Scouting Opportunities
There are currently 40 open supplier scouting opportunities for U.S. manufacturers seeking domestic suppliers for various items. Please let us know if you need more information or want to bid on any of the items listed below.
A custom phonebooth sized chamber used for human calorimetry.
Opportunity 2025-152
Audio/Video (AV) Wall Box
May 17, 2025
DEW Construction (GC) and our trade partner (Norway & Son’s, Inc.) need assistance sourcing Audio/Video Wall Boxes for a project in South Burlington, VT. The engineer of record did not provide a CSI specification section in the contract documents, and we have been unable to locate a wall box that is BABAA compliant. 274100
Opportunity 2025-082
Food Grade Product Packaging
May 18, 2025
5″ x 8″ vinyl package heat sealed top and bottom. See pics. Client is looking vendor to provide packages and fill orders. 14 ounce package size. 60,000 units per year. Could increase. White exterior with silver lining inside. Product will be sent to vendor for packaging. Packaging to be filled with anhydrous crystalline citric acid supplied by my client in 5-gallon buckets. Supplier will need to fill and seal pouches, place them in 5-gallon buckets with cover, stack pallets with 36 buckets each, and ship to Broussard, Louisiana 70518. Additional specifics discussed in negotiation.
Opportunity 2025-164
HVAC I&C Control Valves & Actuators
May 18, 2025
DEW Construction (GC), our trade partner (Thomas Mechanical, Inc.) and their 2nd tier trade partner (Temperature Controls of Vermont) need assistance sourcing control valves for use with Automated Logic’s Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC. This project is for the Burlington Central School District (CSD) in South Burlington, VT. The Burlington CSD uses Automated Logic’s Direct Digital Controller (DDC) in all of their other facilities, and we are required to use the same system for this project such that integration into the campus-wide system is seamless. Manufacturers listed in the project specifications are: Belimo Aircontrols (USA), Inc., Johnson Controls International and KMC Controls. Johnson Controls and KMC Controls are direct competitors of Automated Logic and the controls contractor only works with Automated Logic. For this reason, the (2) other controls manufacturers listed in the spec cannot be used. Belimo Aircontrols provided a letter specifically stating that their products can only be used for non-BABAA projects. This leaves us with zero BABAA compliant specified manufacturers. Sourced manufacturer will need to be able to integrate with Automated Logic’s Direct-Digital Control HVAC System.
Opportunity 2025- 086
Multi layered custom circuit boards
May 19, 2025
Multi layered custom circuit boards to be used as the basis for a manufactured circuit board assembly.
Opportunity 2025-130
Wastewater Grinder Pump Level Sensor
May 21, 2025
DEW and our trade partner S.D. Ireland Concrete need assistance sourcing a wastewater level transmitter to be installed with a wastewater grinder pump in the project’s sanitary grinder pump station.
Opportunity 2025-131
Smart Bluetooth Earbuds Contract Manufacturer (CM)
May 21, 2025
Seeking contract manufacturers (CMs) who can support our product final assembly requirements, volumes and quality for sleepbuds system. This system includes a smart case and sleep buds. See attachments. Fully vertically integrated CMs are preferable. Sleepbuds are sleep and room-sensing, in-ear, noise masking, Bluetooth headphones. They have been designed to block out sleep-disrupting noises throughout your night’s sleep, helping you fall and stay asleep. The biometric sensors in the Sleepbuds monitor your sleep throughout the night while the sensors in the Smart Case monitor your environment for things that could be disrupting your sleep, like room temperature, light levels, and noise events. The ultra-tiny earbuds have been designed for all-night comfort even when sleeping on your side.
Opportunity 2025-132
Thermal Insulation
May 21, 2025
Sill Sealer and Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Foam
Opportunity 2025-143
Door Access Control
May 21, 2025
Electrically operated door hardware will interface with access control. Specified system should be similar in form, fit, and fashion to CBORD CS Gold Platform. It has been noted that 93% of components are NOT domestically manufactured – Control units & hardware – Readers and key pads – National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70 compliant – Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)/Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) Standards
Opportunity 2025-150
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) HVAC System
May 22, 2025
DEW Construction (GC) and our trade partner (Thomas Mechanical, Inc.) need assistance sourcing a variable refrigerant flow HVAC system, both the indoor and outdoor units for a project in South Burlington, VT. The specified Trane system is non-compliant and so is the system from Carrier that was submitted and approved by the engineer of record. Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) HVAC System
Opportunity 2025-155
Marble Threshold(s)
May 22, 2025
093000 Marble Threshold(s) DEW Construction (GC) and our trade partner (Sprague Floor Covering) need assistance sourcing ADA compliant marble thresholds for a project in South Burlington, VT. Uniform, fine- to medium-grained white stone with gray veining.
Opportunity 2025-151
Natural Gas Pressure Regulator
May 22, 2025
238200 Natural Gas Pressure Regulator DEW Construction (GC) and our trade partner (Thomas Mechanical, Inc.) need assistance sourcing natural gas pressure regulators for a project in South Burlington, VT. The specified Fisher CS800IR regulators are non-compliant.
Opportunity 2025-147
Wall Hung Vitreous China Lavatory
May 23, 2025
I am an Architect working on an apartment renovation project. This is our team’s first project with BABA requirements for products. Our funder stated that we should reach out to an MEP for any item where we cannot find a BABA compliant option. We are trying to source a BABA compliant wall hung vitreous china lavatory
Opportunity 2025-124
Machined Parts
May 23, 2025
1. Milled aluminum block for fluid control/control valve insert. Size up to 300×200 mm 2. Turned aluminum parts, mainly around 80×30 mm 3. Material Aluminum EN AW-6061 T6/6082 T6/5083
Opportunity 2025-165
Backflow Preventer
May 23, 2025
221006 Plumbing Backflow Preventer DEW Construction (GC) and our trade partner (Thomas Mechanical, Inc.) need assistance sourcing backflow preventers for a project in South Burlington, VT. The currently approved Watts reduced pressure zone assemblies, air gaps / elbows / test cocks and wye-pattern lead free cast strainers are non-BABAA compliant.
Opportunity 2025- 101
Micro Refrigeration Compressor
May 24, 2025
Scouting for manufacturers of micro refrigeration units for portable refrigerators.
Opportunity 2025-127
Compostable Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive
May 30, 2025
This adhesive will be used for the closure system of a 40 grams per square meter (gsm) sandwich paper bag. Additional information on the use case is available upon request and with a signed NDA.
Opportunity 2025-129
Particulate Sampling System
May 30, 2025
Engine exhaust particulate sampling system and associated test cell integration services We are seeking vendors who can provide made-in-America engine test cell hardware, software, and services to include: • A partial-flow dilution particulate sampling system that complies with the requirements of 40CFR1065, delivered to and installed at the US EPA’s National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory in Ann Arbor, Michigan. • Heated sample probe for sample collection from the engine test site’s full flow CVS dilution tunnel. • HEPA filtration for secondary dilution air. • Ability to use 47mm diameter high-efficiency PTFE membrane filters for sample collection. • Installation and tuning of a PID controller for the engine test site’s tailpipe pressure control blower. • Integration with the engine test site’s Horiba STARS host automation system for control and data logging.
Opportunity 2025-134
Sheet Metal Parts
May 30, 2025
Multiple parts required, will provide drawings and details after NDA is signed.
Opportunity 2025-105
Stainless Steel Binding Barrel
May 31, 2025
Stainless Steel Binding Barrel to be used in creation of client device.
Opportunity 2025-168
Biotech Blow Molded Part
June 04, 2025
Seeking a manufacturer who can produce a small cylindrical tube (~3.5 mL capacity), closed at one end, open at the other.
Opportunity 2025-148
Coolers and Radiators for Wind Turbines
June 06, 2025
Used to cool wind turbine
Opportunity 2025-156
Vitreous China Toilets
June 06, 2025
Apartment renovation project with BABA requirements is seeking a BABA compliant vitreous china toilet that would be similar in form and function to the following product: Gerber GWS31518.
Opportunity 2025-154
Toilet Accessories
June 06, 2025
DEW Construction (GC) and our trade partner (Spec Ten, LLC.) need assistance sourcing the following toilet accessories for a project in South Burlington, VT. The following architect’s Basis of Design (B.O.D.) Bobrick products have been determined to be non-compliant: 102800 A. Paper Towel Dispenser #B-72860, ***Mexico B. Robe Hook #B-2116, ***Taiwan C. Soap Dispenser #B-2111, ***Taiwan D. Toilet Tissue Dispenser, Twin Jumbo Roll #B-2892, ***Taiwan
Opportunity 2025-157
Stainless Steel Top Mount Double Bowl Sink
June 06, 2025
Apartment renovation project with BABA requirements is seeking a BABA compliant stainless steel double bowl top-mount sink similar in form and function to Amerisink AS1116.
Opportunity 2025-158
Combination Microwave Range Hood
June 06, 2025
Apartment renovation project with BABA requirements is seeking a BABA compliant combination microwave / recirculating range hood, similar to GE JVM3160DFWW.
Opportunity 2025-159
Recirculating Range Hood
June 06, 2025
Apartment renovation project with BABA requirements is seeking a BABA compliant recirculating range hood, similar to GE JVX3300DJ.
Opportunity 2025-160
Ductless Split System
June 06, 2025
Apartment renovation project with BABA requirements is seeking a BABA compliant ductless split system, similar to Carrier 40MAHBQ12XA3.
Opportunity 2025-161
Synthetic Roof Underlayment
June 06, 2025
Synthetic Roof Underlayment for Asphalt Shingle Roof Apartment renovation project with BABA requirements is seeking a BABA compliant product for synthetic roof underlayment similar in form, fit, and function to Owens Corning Proarmor.
Opportunity 2025-122
Ghee Butter
June 07, 2025
Looking for a contract manufacture to scale up production of Ghee butter. Must be able to pack into glass jars. The attached image provided by the company is of the product they are looking to sell. They are looking for someone to produce the butter, and they are looking for a company who can either provide jars or accept the jars from the client
Opportunity 2025-163
Thermolysis Skids
June 07, 2025
It is mainly a mechanical assembly of vessels, pipes, screws, valves, gates, Insulation Instruments Cabling
Opportunity 2025-123
Fire-Rated Glazing
June 15, 2025
DEW Construction (General Contractor) and our trade partner (The Glass Connection) need assistance sourcing fire-rated vision lite for (2) fire-rated, hollow-metal (HM) doors to be installed on the project. The HM doors are to be rated for 3-hours, have 3/16″ deep x 4.75″ wide x 34.75″ high glazing and are located on the interior of the building. Fire-rated glazing must be listed and labeled by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., tested and approved in accordance with UL, ASTM, NFPA and UBC regulations.
Opportunity 2025-102
Stainless Steel Pourer Spout
June 15, 2025
Auto Flip Olive Oil Dispenser Spout Pourers 304 stainless steel wine/oil pourer with silicone stopper
Need Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Manufacturer and component insertion
Opportunity 2025-128
Document Organizer Pouch
June 29, 2025
This is a cut-and-sew document organizer Pouch, though it may also be suitable for heat sealing, depending on capabilities. We are happy to provide a sample to help you evaluate construction details and estimate the number of operations required for production.
Opportunity 2024-385
OEM for Outdoor Furniture Brand
December 11, 2025
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.