Easter Seals Western & Central Pennsylvania

Easter Seals Western & Central Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov since 2002, operating as an AbilityOne Non-Profit Agency dedicated to providing services for people with disabilities. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the organization is part of the larger Easter Seals, Inc. network and focuses on delivering comprehensive support services to various government agencies and vulnerable populations. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, Easter Seals Western & Central Pennsylvania has established itself as a versatile service provider capable of meeting diverse governmental needs across multiple sectors.

The organization has secured multiple federal contract awards primarily with agencies like the Office of Personnel Management, Department of the Army Reserve Command, and Pennsylvania National Guard. These contracts encompass a range of services including janitorial and maintenance services, office supply management, and children's summer camp programs. Notable contract awards include a $6,042,572.71 definitive contract for janitorial and maintenance services at facilities in Boyers and Butler, Pennsylvania, and multiple purchase orders for children's summer camp services ranging from $99,956 to $125,660. These contracts consistently demonstrate no specific set-aside designations, indicating the organization competes on a broad, open market basis. The contract work spans multiple years, with performance periods extending through 2028, highlighting the organization's reliability and sustained capability to deliver government services.

Easter Seals Western & Central Pennsylvania has received numerous sub-grant awards primarily from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, focusing on two primary grant program types. The first and most prevalent are entitlement programs reimbursing the organization for providing meals to children and adults in approved care facilities. These monthly sub-grants have been consistent from 2020 through 2024, suggesting a stable partnership with the state education department. The second type of grant focuses on supporting educational services for children with disabilities, including a notable grant aimed at providing free appropriate public education. Additionally, the organization has received specialized grants like GEER II funds during the COVID-19 pandemic, which supported public health safety plans and educational service continuity. These grant awards underscore Easter Seals Western & Central Pennsylvania's commitment to supporting educational and nutritional needs of vulnerable populations.