The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), established in 1946, is the legal mechanism for compensating people who have suffered personal injury due to the negligent or wrongful action of employees of the U.S. government.
Federal procurement is the process used by national governments to purchase or lease goods and services. Specific procedures may differ between countries, yet the goals for procurement policies are very similar.
Federal Program â In State. Federally-certified firms are eligible to participate in transportation-specific federal projects. This includes construction work on rails, roads, bridges, airports, and seaports. This certification is only for firms whose scope of work is transportation-related. Federal projects are funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).