Registrants after May 8 will NOT be assigned 15 minute one-on-one meeting slots. Anyone registering after that date can only meet with agency representatives during “open” sessions on a first come basis. There may be other ad-hoc open sessions throughout the day as well pending agency representative availability, but these are not guaranteed.

The Government Procurement Expo is an exclusive venue for U.S. and Pennsylvania government agency buyers to meet with business suppliers in pre-arranged, one-on-one sessions. The first few years of this event have averaged over 20 agency buyer organizations and 100 small business vendor organizations.

JARI PTAC procurement counselors interview each government agency to determine what the agency needs to buy, as well as what it is NOT interested in buying. Similarly, each business supplier is surveyed to determine what they want to sell. Agency needs are matched with vendor capabilities and 15-minute “speed dating” sessions are arranged to ensure the most productive use of everyone’s time. This is followed by a general “open networking session” at the end of the day to capture any additional opportunities.

ONLY government agencies or business support organizations (e.g., PTACs) have exhibits at the Government Procurement Expo. Business supplier representatives “walk the floor” and meet with the government agencies at their respective tables to discuss upcoming opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for government buyers to meet with businesses that offer:

• a multitude of relevant products and services
• various socio-economic business classifications
• cost-effectiveness and quality consciousness
• proven track records in government contracting
• the famous "Johnstown Work Ethic"

Invited government agencies include: