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.
Procurement - Definition. The acquisition, whether under formal contract or not, of works, supplies and services by the ETB. It ranges from the purchase of routine supplies or services to major contracts.