COCO

Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated describes facilities where the contractor owns the physical plant, equipment, and infrastructure while also managing operations. COCO arrangements contrast with GOCO where the government owns facilities but contractors operate them.

COCO facilities affect cost structures, capital investment requirements, and contract pricing approaches. Understanding COCO versus GOCO distinctions helps contractors develop appropriate facility strategies and pricing models. COCO operations provide contractors more flexibility but require capital investment and carry facility ownership risks.