Government Agency Coordination Office - PTAC
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Join us July 12 for a free seminar to learn more about local contracting opportunities in the Greater Pittsburgh Region and what it takes to do business with local entities. Topics include: contracting opportunities, vendor registration, procurement policies, certification requirements, and best practices for marketing your business.
Pre-registration is mandatory. All registrations must be received by Monday, July 9, 2018.
Learn moreAbout GACO
The Government Agency Coordination Office (GACO) is a Procurement Technical Assistance Center based at California University of Pennsylvania, with satellite offices in Pittsburgh and at Slippery Rock University.
GACO serves businesses in these Pennsylvania counties:
- Allegheny County
- Beaver County
- Butler County
- Greene County
- Washington County
Since 1985, the office has helped companies to obtain more than $3.7 billion in contracts.
GACO Services
GACO's services to the region's business community include:
- One-on-one counseling on government procurement policies.
- Identifying codes for federal government contracting.
- Notifying companies of bid opportunities.
- Assisting with government registrations.
- Advising on subcontracting opportunities and contracts.
- Advising on bid preparation.
- Conducting seminars and webinars on government contracting.
- Hosting procurement fairs for face-to-face marketing.
GACO Events
July 12, 2018 - Local Contracting Opportunities - National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) -Pittsburgh, PA
Oct. 23, 2018 - GACO's 31st Annual Procurement Opportunities Fair - Monroeville Convention Center - Monroeville, PA
Community Events
July 17-18, 2018 – Reaching High – Aerospace Business Matchmaker – Ohio University – Athens, OH
Aug. 23, 2018 – DyNet – Courtyard Erie Ambassador Conference Center – Erie, PA
Read Our GACO Newsletter
Become a GACO Client
Businesses interested in GACO services must complete this client application. You may choose the office location that is most convenient for you.
View GACO Resources
Find useful links and publications on federal, state and local resources, e-business reference sources, resources for veteran-owned businesses, business codes, certifications and self-certifications, and more.
This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
Also funded through a grant from the Allegheny Foundation.