Procurement intelligence
for SMB manufacturing.
Stop sourcing blind. Quote with the market on your side.
Post one RFQ. Reach your qualified vendors plus 35,000+ verified manufacturers on the BlastRFQ network. See anonymized market averages from awarded transactions, plus commodity-correlated price forecasts before vendors even quote.
No contracts. No setup fee. Founding members lock in pilot benefits before public launch.
Procurement Index
LiveWhere the metals market is right now
Latest observation: Apr 2026
Nickel-indexed benchmark, Intelligence tier
Data from FRED (PPI Index WPS1012 for carbon steel) and Alpha Vantage (aluminum and copper, spot, $/mt converted to $/lb). Monthly cadence. Daily intraday benchmarks and a distinct nickel-anchored Stainless 304 index launch with the Intelligence tier.
verified vendor contacts
across 10,000+ companies
Material categories
To first RFQ
Domeny Tool & Stamping has been making parts in the Chicago suburbs for over 65 years. They are the first manufacturer running live RFQ blasts through BlastRFQ, sourcing carbon steel, brass, and finishing services across vendors they would not have found through their existing relationships.
The three-layer intelligence stack
Every RFQ gets smarter than the last one
Other platforms route your RFQ and call it done. BlastRFQ adds two compounding intelligence layers on top: the collective network average from every transaction we have awarded, and a commodity-correlated forecast that tells you what is coming before vendors quote.
Core
The RFQ blast itself
Post one specification. We route it to your saved shortlist plus matching network vendors. Quotes come back to your inbox. You keep every vendor relationship. We are not a marketplace.
- Multi-file attachments (drawings, specs, PDFs)
- Vendor scoring on Price, Lead Time, Reliability, Mill Cert
- Email tracking on every blast (delivered, opened, quoted)
- 22 material categories indexed
Market Pulse
Network averages and commodity context
Every awarded transaction feeds an anonymized market average. View what the network actually paid for your material last month, and how today's commodity prices compare to the trailing 13 months.
- Anonymized network market average per material
- Live commodity benchmarks from FRED and Alpha Vantage
- MoM, 3M, 6M, YoY trend overlays
- Saved vendor lists and RFQ templates
- 3 user seats
Intelligence
Commodity-correlated lag forecasting
The premium layer. We measure the historical lag between commodity moves and vendor quote shifts per material category, network-wide, and translate today's commodity environment into a price range to expect on your next RFQ.
- Forecast quote ranges before you blast
- Vendor deviation alerts vs. fair value
- Regime change notifications
- Custom material categories plus API access
- 10 user seats
Intelligence layer preview
What an Intelligence-tier forecast actually looks like
Example projection for a carbon steel RFQ landing in mid-June. The model combines the network's 13-month transaction history, the current HRC futures curve, and observed lag distribution per category.
Sample RFQ
Carbon steel coil, cold-rolled, 0.060"
RFQ window: June 9 to June 23, 2026 · 12,000 lb annual
Expected quote range
$0.94 to $1.08 / lb
Based on platform-wide carbon steel transactions over the last 90 days, lag-adjusted for the recent move in HRC futures.
Recommendation
Source now or hedge.
HRC moved up over the last 30 days. Historical lag for carbon steel coil is 3 to 6 weeks. Three of your saved vendors typically lag the market by 4 weeks. Posting before May 26 may avoid an estimated 4 to 7% price increase that will hit quotes in early July.
Illustrative example using simulated commodity and transaction data. The live Intelligence tier launches Q3 2026 on top of BlastRFQ's real awarded-transaction history.
How it works
From spec to quote comparison in under a day
Three steps. No training required.
Post your spec
Upload your drawing, set quantity, lead time, and certification requirements. 5 minutes. Drag-and-drop attachments. No vendor portal logins.
We route it
Your saved shortlist plus matching BlastRFQ network vendors receive the RFQ directly via email. They quote to you, not through a bidding portal.
Compare with context
Quotes compiled in one view. See each vendor scored on Price, Lead Time, Reliability, and Mill Cert. Market Pulse and Intelligence tiers add network averages and forecast guidance.
Supplier reach
Verified suppliers across every major metal
A vetted network of service centers, distributors, and specialty suppliers across the Midwest and beyond.
Tooling & Equipment
Q3 2026Cutting tools, fixtures, machine parts, shop equipment.
MRO & Consumables
Q3 2026Coolant, abrasives, safety supplies, maintenance items.
Contract Services
Q4 2026Heat treating, plating, coating, inspection.
Two sides. One platform.
Whether you are buying or selling, BlastRFQ is built to make your job easier and your margins better.
For Buyers
Stop overpaying. Start letting vendors compete for your business.
- Post one RFQ and reach every qualified supplier in seconds.
- Compare competing quotes side by side in one dashboard.
- Live commodity benchmarks attached to every quote so you know instantly if a price is fair.
- Anonymized network market averages show what other manufacturers actually paid.
- Supplier scorecards track price, lead time, reliability, and certifications.
- Save common specs as templates. Reorder in under 60 seconds.
- Founding pilot: 6 months free on any paid tier through Aug 31, 2026.
Free during pilot. No credit card required.
For Vendors
Get targeted RFQs for the materials you actually supply.
- Build your profile once. Tell us your materials, certifications, and states served.
- RFQs matched to your exact capabilities land in your inbox automatically.
- Every email includes the full spec so you can quote without making a single phone call.
- One click to quote, pass, or ask the buyer a question directly.
- No subscription fees. Free to join. Always.
- No middleman between you and the buyer. You own the relationship.
- Quote on the jobs you want. Pass on the ones that are not a fit.
Free to join. No credit card required.
Founding pilot, 6 months free
Simple, transparent pricing
Vendors are always free. Buyers start at $99 per month. Founding pilot members through August 31, 2026 receive 6 months free on any paid tier.
Founding members lock in pilot pricing on any paid tier. White-glove onboarding included. No contracts.
Pilot spots are limited. After August 31, 2026, founding-pilot terms close.
Get your first RFQ blast running this week.
Pilot members get white-glove onboarding. We help you build your first vendor shortlist, blast your first RFQ, and walk you through what the quote comparison tells you. No commitment.
Questions? Email nick@blastrfq.com