Federal Project Procurement Streamlining Act of 2025

This Act establishes a narrow, temporary exemption from the competitive procurement requirements of chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code, for certain federal projects that meet all of the following criteria: (1) the project is funded entirely by federal appropriations; (2) the project is certified by the head of the relevant federal agency as necessary for national defense, interstate commerce, or response to a declared major disaster or emergency under the Stafford Act; and (3) the agency head determines that compliance with standard procurement procedures would materially delay the project and that the exemption is essential to protect public health, safety, or national security. Each exemption shall be limited to a single project, shall not exceed $50 million in total contract value, and shall expire two years from the date of certification. The agency head must publish a notice in the Federal Register within 10 days of granting an exemption, including the project description, justification, and estimated cost. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) shall review each exemption within 180 days and report to Congress on its necessity and compliance. No exemption may be used for projects that primarily benefit a single private entity or that involve the acquisition of real property from a state or local government without its consent. The authority granted by this Act shall sunset five years after enactment. Any contract awarded under this exemption shall include standard clauses for labor standards, anti-discrimination, and whistleblower protections as required by other federal law. This Act does not preempt state or local procurement laws for projects not funded by the federal government. It is enacted pursuant to Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1 (general welfare), 3 (interstate commerce), 12 (armies), and 18 (necessary and proper).