Airport Procurement Resources
A curated reference for U.S. airport procurement teams. Official-source links point to FAA, government, and industry resources; upcoming TarmacSync worksheets are clearly labeled. For regulatory questions, always confirm with your ADO, counsel, or the applicable official source.
TarmacSync Worksheets
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Airport Procurement Path Checklist
A concise starting point for the facts and approvals that can shape an airport purchase.
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Cooperative Contract Validation Checklist
A structured review of scope, authority, funding fit, contract status, and price support.
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Purchasing Policy and Delegated Authority Intake Worksheet
A practical worksheet for recording local thresholds, delegated authority, and required reviews.
FAA Guidance
FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP)Official AIP homepage with program overview, eligibility, and guidance.
FAA AIP Handbook and related guidanceFAA guidance for AIP grant administration, including procurement and contract provisions. Confirm the active edition, status, and applicability against current FAA sources before relying on it.
FAA Advisory CircularsAdvisory Circulars on airport design, construction, equipment, and operations - including procurement-relevant guidance.
Grant AssurancesThe obligations airport sponsors accept when receiving AIP grants, including procurement, operations, civil rights, and reporting. The current published set and applicability should be confirmed against FAA sources.
Federal Procurement Rules
2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance)Federal procurement standards applicable to AIP and other federal grant-funded purchases. See § 200.317–200.327 for procurement methods.
Cooperative Purchasing
GSA Cooperative PurchasingInformation on using GSA Schedules through cooperative purchasing, including IT Schedule 70 eligibility for state and local governments.
Industry Organizations
American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)Professional organization for airport executives. Offers accreditation (A.A.E.), training, and industry resources.
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA)Trade association representing commercial service airports in the U.S. and Canada.
More from TarmacSync
Airport Procurement Intelligence SoftwareWhat TarmacSync connects - policy, funding, FAA requirements, and contract options in one guided workspace.
AIP Procurement Requirements & ComplianceHow AIP funding connects to 2 CFR Part 200, Buy American, Grant Assurances, and competitive procurement.
Airport Procurement Policy ManagementApplying your airport's own thresholds, competition rules, and delegated authority as live decision context.
Cooperative Contracts for AirportsScreening major consortiums against your purchase scope, funding source, and airport policy.
TarmacSync Evaluation GuideProduct overview, sample path snapshot, pricing, security, and review materials for airport procurement, IT, finance, and legal teams.
Product RoadmapCurrent capabilities and planned features shaped by airport workflow evidence.
Data Processing AddendumActive subprocessor list, data-handling practices, and cross-border transfer commitments.
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