We supply the parts
your facility is waiting on.
Federal and state agencies, quoted fast and shipped direct.
BlastRFQ LLC sells parts and commercial products to government buyers. Catalog items ship from our supply lines direct to your dock, purchase cards accepted. Made-to-print work goes to our bench of 33,000+ American manufacturers, so we know which shops can actually hold your print.
UEI PFQ8HXSL1YJ1 · Small business, US-owned · Blind drop ship, no pricing paperwork in the box.
The market no one sees
Government demand is enormous, recurring, and mostly unwatched.
We read it every day. For buyers, that means a supplier who already knows the market price. For shops, it means work you did not know existed.
new federal solicitations post every business day. We screen them daily.
of federal demand mapped inside one shop's exact part families.
of those awards had exactly one bidder. Most of this market goes uncontested.
Procurement Index
MonthlyWhere the metals market is right now
Latest observation: Jul 2026
Nickel-indexed benchmark, Intelligence tier
Data from FRED: Producer Price Index (WPS1012) for carbon steel, and the IMF global price series for aluminum (PALUMUSDM) and copper (PCOPPUSDM), $/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 33,000+ verified manufacturers
Material categories
Federal solicitation screening
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.
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 doors. One desk.
Government buyers get a supplier who already knows the market. American shops get the demand they never see.
Government buyers
A registered supplier who quotes fast and ships direct.
- SAM Active, CAGE 21X33, small business, US-owned.
- Government Purchase Cards accepted for micro-purchases. Net 30 on purchase orders.
- Blind drop ship to your dock. Packing slips list quantities, never pricing.
- Quotes back same or next business day, country of origin stated plainly.
- Made-to-print work priced through our bench of American manufacturers.
- RFIs and sources sought answered in full.
Or email nick@blastrfq.com with the requirement.
American shops
Government work that fits your machines, found for you.
- We map the recurring government demand in your exact envelope.
- You see a short list worth quoting, never a firehose.
- You quote your shop price. We carry the registrations, paperwork, and the bid.
- Nothing upfront. No subscription, no retainer, no exclusivity.
- We earn a commission only on work you win.
- Two lines about your machines is enough to start.
Free to talk. We only get paid when you do.
The platform behind the desk
BlastRFQ is also RFQ software for manufacturers.
The same network and pricing data that powers our government desk is available as a sourcing platform. Buyers blast RFQs, vendors quote free.
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.
Want RFQ alerts by text? Sign up for SMS alerts. Optional, free, reply STOP any time.
Buying for an agency? Running a shop?
Government buyers get quotes back same or next business day. Shops get a read on the government demand in their envelope, with nothing owed until work is won. Either way, it starts with one email.