Federal Property and Procurement

Federal property and procurement covers what the federal government owns and what it buys. Agencies build and manage buildings, monuments, and public land. They also contract with private firms for construction, supplies, services, and defense equipment. Congress writes the rules, and oversight offices check that agencies follow them.

People usually bring questions about how federal construction projects are approved and paid for. Others want to know how the government picks vendors, what kinds of contracts it uses, and what rules contractors must follow, including wage rules. Some ask how public property is used, sold, or named.