Procurement Agent, Sourcing Intermediary, & Trade Compliance Consulting

CODAI Consults acts as the buying entity that procures equipment (valves, pipes, fittings, instrumentation) directly from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for oil and gas operating companies or EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractors.

OEM Sourcing & Procurement Brokerage

What we Cover:

1. AVL & OEM Sourcing: Receiving client's Material Take-Off (MTO) or equipment specs and identifying approved OEMs (e.g., matching valve specs to Cameron, Flowserve, or Emerson).
2. RFQ Management: Issuing Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to OEMs on the client’s behalf, negotiating competitive commercial pricing, and gathering technical bid packages.
3. Commercial Matching: Delivering side-by-side technical and price comparison sheets to the client so they can select the OEM.
4. Direct Order Facilitation: Setting up the deal so the client issues the Purchase Order (PO) and payment directly to the OEM (or through an escrow/commission-split structure), removing your financial holding liability.

International Trade & Compliance Advisory

What we Cover:

1. Classification & Tariffs: Classifying valves, pipes, and fittings under correct Harmonized System (HS) codes and advising on applicable import tariffs or regional duties.
2. Export Control & Sanctions Vetting: Vetting OEMs, country of origin, and end-users against global sanctions, dual-use technology lists, and trade restrictions.
3. Regulatory & Documentation Design: Specifying the exact documentation package required for seamless clearance so the client's logistics team doesn't get stuck at customs.
4. Vendor Due Diligence: Auditing OEM Anti-Bribery/FCPA compliance, ISO certifications etc.