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Work that fitsyour machines

We send independent machine and fab shops jobs matched to what they run, and we handle the paperwork that comes with them.

What you get

Everything a big customer would give you, without the 90-day terms or the purchasing department.

Work

Jobs you didn't chase

We find the work: federal spare-parts buys first, then jobs from American manufacturers. Every job we send is sized to be worth your setup, and you see the drawing before you commit.

Price

Your number, every time

You quote every job. We bid with your price and add our margin on top, so the number you quote is the number you get.

Paperwork

None of the government side

We hold the contracts and take care of the bids, military packaging and marking, inspection records and invoicing. We'll walk you through getting a free CAGE code with the APEX Accelerator.

Payment

Paid when we're paid

When the customer pays us, we pay you. The Defense Department's own goal is to pay small businesses within 15 days of accepting the parts.

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What stays yours

Your nameYour pricesYour customersThe right to say no

Joining costs nothing. You can turn down any job we send, and defense work is never required.

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What we ask

A network is only as good as its worst delivery, so every member signs up for the same short list.

  • Quote honestly, and pass when a job isn't right for you
  • Deliver on the date you agreed to
  • Work to the one-page standard on every order
  • Keep a CAGE code on file for federal jobs
Read the member standards

Put your shop on the list

We'll call, come see the shop, and send the first drawing when a job fits. Nothing is binding until you accept a purchase order.

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