(a) Implementation of electronic commerce capability

(1)

The head of each executive agency shall implement the electronic commerce capability required by section 426 of this title.

(2)

In implementing the electronic commerce capability pursuant to paragraph (1), the head of an executive agency shall consult with the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy.

(b) Designation of agency official

The head of each executive agency shall designate a program manager to implement the electronic commerce capability for that agency. The program manager shall report directly to an official at a level not lower than the senior procurement executive designated for the executive agency under section 414(3) of this title