Government Agency Coordination Office - APEX Accelerator
About GACO
The Government Agency Coordination Office (GACO) is a APEX Accelerator based at PennWest California, with satellite offices in Pittsburgh and at Slippery Rock University.
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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 $4.5 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.
- Notifying businesses of subcontracting opportunities – Bid Opportunity Board | Slippery Rock University (sru.edu)
GACO Events
Self Scoring Proposals - Getting to Understand Oasis - Plus/ Alliant 3/T4NG-2 Opportunities
April 27, 2023
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GACO's 34th Procurement Opportunities Fair
October 25, 2023
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Other Events
How to Obtain Surplus Property for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Webinar
April 5, 2023
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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.
Contact Us
PennWest California Office
GACO
Box 20
250 University Avenue
California, PA 15419-1394
Phone 724-938-5881
Fax: 724-938-4575
Email: GACOAPEXAccelerator@pennwest.edu
Kate Lacey Glodek, Director
Email: glodek@pennwest.edu
Tracy Julian, Contracting Coordinator
Email: julian@pennwest.edu
Pittsburgh Office
GACO
700 River Avenue, Suite 220
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone 724-938-5881
Fax: 724-938-4575
Dr. Pricilla A. Robertson, Government Contracting Specialist
Email: robertson@pennwest.edu
Slippery Rock University Office
GACO
Slippery Rock University of PA
006 Eisenberg Classroom Building
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Phone: 724-738-2346
Fax: 724-738-2168
http://www.sru.edu/gcac
Renee Decker, Government Contracting Specialist
Email: renee.decker@sru.edu
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 APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
Please give the DoD Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) your feedback on GACO’s performance at APEX Accelerators
Also funded through a grant from the Allegheny Foundation.