### Question
How is the "senior procurement executive" defined?


### Answer
The term **senior procurement executive** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 638* as follows -

> an official designated under section 1702(c) of title 41 as the senior procurement executive of a Federal agency participating in a SBIR or STTR program

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 638*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

