Parts sourcing for government and defense procurement
Federal procurement demands qualified, compliant suppliers. Search 105,000+ companies — including CAGE-coded, SAM-registered, and ITAR-compliant sources — built from nearly 40 years of sourcing.
How 3E Helps
Compliance-Ready Suppliers
Find suppliers with CAGE codes, SAM.gov registration, ITAR compliance, and AS9100 certification. Our database covers the defense industrial base, government contractors, and qualified commercial sources.
Beyond GSA Schedules
GSA Advantage covers scheduled vendors. 3E covers 105,000+ companies — including small businesses, surplus dealers, and specialty distributors that can fill urgent or hard-to-source requirements.
AI Finds Qualified Sources
Our research system discovers additional suppliers after you search — including ITAR-registered distributors and specialty sources that aren't in government procurement databases.
Urgent Requirement Support
When mission readiness depends on a part, speed matters. Search, find suppliers, unlock contacts, and issue your RFQ — without waiting for contract vehicles or vendor onboarding.
Example
Urgent NSN-coded component for fleet maintenance
A Navy maintenance depot needs a specific connector for an avionics repair. The DLA source is backordered. Search the part number on 3E — find 5 qualified suppliers, including 2 with immediate availability. Issue an emergency purchase order the same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I search by CAGE code on 3E?
Currently, you can search by part number, brand name, or company name. CAGE code search is on our roadmap. Many defense and government suppliers in our database are discoverable through the parts and brands they carry.
Does 3E list SAM-registered or ITAR-compliant suppliers?
Our database of 105,000+ companies includes many SAM-registered and ITAR-compliant suppliers, sourced from nearly 40 years of direct sourcing relationships. We recommend verifying current registration and compliance status directly with suppliers.
Is 3E suitable for small business set-aside requirements?
Our database includes suppliers of all sizes — from large defense primes to small businesses and specialty distributors. Company profiles include size and capability information where available, helping you identify small business sources for set-aside requirements.
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