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About GACO

The Government Agency Coordination Office (GACO) is an APEX Accelerator based at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø California, with satellite offices in Pittsburgh and Cranberry Township. Funded through a cooperative agreement between ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø University and the Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs, GACO provides education, training, and one-on-one counseling to help local businesses navigate government contracting. As part of the national APEX Accelerator network, the program supports the development of capable contractors prepared to deliver goods and services to the Department of Defense and other government agencies. GACO assists businesses seeking to sell to federal, state, and local governments, as well as to government prime contractors. From navigating registrations to identifying bid opportunities, GACO supports businesses at every stage of the contracting journey. Through this program, GACO strengthens the Western Pennsylvania economy and supports the region’s business community. We are your strategic partner for turning government contracting opportunities into real business success.

GACO serves businesses in these Pennsylvania counties:

Since 1985, the office has helped companies to obtain more than $5 billion in contracts.

GACO Services

GACO's services to the region's business community include:

GACO Events

ERDCWERX and the DoD’s/DoW’s Critical Technology Areas Webinar
May 6, 2026

Navy Week Harrisburg – Doing Business with the Navy & Marine Corps Small Business Workshop
May 20, 2026

 

Other Events

Empowering Connections: Advancing Opportunities for Small Businesses - 2026 Virtual Micro-Summit
May 4, 2026

Contract-Ready Capital: Financing Healthcare Contracts the Smart Way
May 5, 2026

Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command - Virtual and One-on-One Sessions
May 11 - May 15, 2026

Minority/Women Business Dept's Networking Extravaganza In-Person Event
May 12, 2026

2026 Supplier Diversity EXPO - In-Person & Virtual Event
May 14, 2026

August 19, 2026

Newsletters

May 2026 Newsletter
February 2026 Newsletter
November 2025 Newsletter
August 2025 Newsletter
May 2025 Newsletter
February 2025 Newsletter

 

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Find  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 

Also funded through a grant from the Allegheny Foundation.