(a)

There is in the Office of Management and Budget an Office of Federal Procurement Policy (hereinafter referred to as the ''Office'') to provide overall direction of Government-wide procurement policies, regulations, procedures, and forms for executive agencies and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the procurement of property and services by the executive branch of the Federal Government.

(b)

There shall be at the head of the Office an Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy (hereinafter referred to as the ''Administrator''), who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate