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.
A federal contractor is a person or entity that contracts with the federal government to provide services, supplies, or other work. Federal contractors are subject to many special employment laws and regulations. These laws and regulations usually also apply to subcontractors that furnish supplies or services necessary to perform a federal contract.