Federal procurement policies do not apply to which type of projects?

Federal procurement policies typically govern projects that receive federal funding or support. Among the mentioned types of projects, those funded through Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) are not subject to federal procurement policies because PFCs are collected directly from airline passengers and are used by airports for projects that improve the safety and capacity of the airport. Since these funds are generated at the local level and are not considered federal funds, the stringent federal procurement guidelines do not apply.

Conversely, other project categories such as environmentally impacted projects, new runway construction projects, and terminal modernization projects often require compliance with federal procurement standards because they frequently involve federal funding or meet other criteria that necessitate adherence to these regulations.