What term describes a manufacturing plant owned by the government but operated by a civilian organization under contract to the government?

• A. Government-Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO)
• B. Government Program
• C. Government Information (Official)
• D. Freight Forwarder (Transportation Agent)

Answer: (A)

This arrangement is described by GOCO—a government-owned, contractor-operated facility. The government retains ownership of the plant, funding, and overarching control, including security and compliance requirements. A civilian organization is contracted to run the day-to-day operations, manage staffing, production, and maintenance, but all work is performed under contract terms set by the government and subject to oversight. This setup combines government ownership with private-sector operational efficiency and expertise, while preserving government control over strategic and security aspects.

Other options don’t fit this structure. A Government Program is a funded initiative, not a specific ownership/operational model. Government Information (Official) refers to records or materials, not a facility’s ownership or management arrangement. A Freight Forwarder is a private company handling transportation logistics, unrelated to the government-owned, contractor-operated model.