Award & contract administrationGovernment role
PCO
Procuring Contracting Officer
Definition
The Procuring Contracting Officer is the contracting officer responsible for awarding a contract, as distinguished from the Administrative Contracting Officer who administers it post-award. The PCO handles pre-award activities including solicitation, evaluation, and contract award.
Ready to win federal contracts?
GovCon in a Box helps you find opportunities, research competitors, and build a winning capture strategy.