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I wish there was, but because of weight and dimensions - each RFQ would have to be looked at separately. You could send an email out to us and we can start providing you quotes. I've had one company go from being quoted $3,200 for a packaging quote to ours at $1,500 for the same job. Just reach out to us and we can discuss.

JCP Certification! Yes, this is a video that is in the works.

Thank you! Will do!

We're in the process of working on a system where all that will be on one screen ready for you to reach out to your vendors. I would say by the end of the year. In the meantime, I would research and just starting calling. Squeaky wheel gets the grease!

I like to look at the procurement history as a start. Then from there, just search via WBParts and looking up the NSN.

Easy peasy! If the CLIN has a QTY of 48 and the packing says to place 50 in a bag (QUP050)... just place the 48 in a bag. Make sure the label says 048 EA. If you reach out to us, we can assist with guiding you through that process. Check out our website and we will connect.

@@mendsourcing So the bottomline is that I only need one bag total. Because I'm thinking that if the QUP is 50 and if the Clin was 50...I would only need 1 bag for this order. I guess my confusion is what do I do with the other two bolts. Do I just place them in another bag and ship them out. Thanks in advance.

Not sure what you mean. You will only get paid 30 days AFTER invoicing which is done AFTER you deliver. They do a quantity delivered check on all invoices sent.

Haha! Really trying to make this easy. Far too many hold this too close to the vest and don't provide any insight to helping out others. I understand why, but you can find business by showing your value. Hoping these videos provide that type of value.

You're very welcome!

More to come. We try to put these out every week, weekend and a half. Next one is on Tuesday.

@@mendsourcing thank you 😊

Welcome!

I don't understand. Mark up on parts? We receive the parts from the MFG, review parts and documents, then package before we ship out to the Govt. What do you mean, mark up parts?

Yes. There may be. So if that is the case... so let's say you need to pack 196. We would put 100 in one intermediate box and 96 in the other. The outside label of each of those intermediate boxes would show 100 EA and 096 EA respectively.

No, but I will be making a buyer's guide video soon enough. Make sure to subscribe. That will be out in October.

@@mendsourcing Thanks!

Yeah, that is the case sometimes. It won't be perfect information you get at times, but most of the time it will be. When this happens, you need to find an MFG that knows how to make the part and has the print.

Glad you think so!

This is where the relationship comes into play. You have to think from the MFG's POV. How many RFQs do you think they get from companies when they are on an approved listing... 20? 30? - My suggestion is to figure out how and ask. Also, it has worked with us to show them our past performance and also, when we first started out, to go there in person and meet with them. Even with all of this, there are some companies such as SPS Tech and Howmet, that we cannot go to personally... but in time we will.

send us an email at sales@mendsourcing.com and I will.

That is awesome! Don’t stop at one and assume you’ll win that one though. It’s a volume by numbers game. Took us 40 bids to win our first! Now 140+ awards deep, seems like a distant memory.

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My pleasure

I created a plan on the videos that I will be creating for the next few months... this one should be out in October. It will be a buyer's guide. Make sure to subscribe.

Will do. Thank you bro!! 😎 🙏🏾

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Thanks

This would make a good video. Answer is yes, but how to find them is the challenge. Look at previous history and reach out to them. Good place to start.

@@mendsourcing thank you! We’ve also been running into distributors who only offer a COC and after the shipment, and so we cannot move forward once the CO asks for trace to the approved source. So then the search process begins all over again. Anyways, thank you so much for your knowledge. Cheers to winning!

It’s on the list but it’s vast. Would really depend on the type of shipping you’re doing. ASTM or Mil-STD

I checked. Seems okay, I think. I’ll make sure to check for future videos. Maybe we gotta get better speakers? 😛

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Glad it was helpful!

No problem 😊

Yes! Haha your comment was read and I thought… yeah, that’s a need. Appreciate the request. More to come and glad I could help.

You bet!

Done!

When building, it does help to establish credibility over the long run if you plan on turning this into a full scale business. Having a website (small) and an @yoursite.com can only help you.

I’ve had mixed reviews personally and know many others that have had that same experience. First QAR we had was terrible, but the last two have been exceptional. But for the reasons why they may not want that is: possible surprise visits, scrutiny on inspections (they rather you have to deal with it), more bureaucracy, etc.

They are not always the most practical individuals.