; and (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection (f): (f) Preference for specially negotiated licenses The Secretary of Defense shall, to the maximum extent practicable, negotiate and enter into a contract with a contractor for a specially negotiated license for technical data to support the product support strategy of a major weapon system or subsystem of a major weapon system. In performing the assessment and developing the corresponding strategy required under subsection (e) for such a system or subsystem, a program manager shall consider the use of specially negotiated licenses to acquire customized technical data appropriate for the particular elements of the product support strategy. . 203. Management of intellectual property matters within the Department of Defense (a) Management of intellectual property (1) In general Chapter 137 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2321 the following new section: 2322. Management of intellectual property matters within the Department of Defense (a) Office and Director of intellectual property (1) There is an Office of Intellectual Property within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. (2) The Office shall be headed by a Director of Intellectual Property, who shall be assigned to such position by the Under Secretary from among civilian employees of the Department of Defense with the qualifications described in paragraph (3). The Director is responsible in the Department of Defense to the Secretary of Defense (after the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment) for policy and oversight of the acquisition and licensing of intellectual property within the Department of Defense. The Director shall report directly to the Under Secretary. (3) In order to qualify to be assigned to the position of Director, an individual shall— (A) have management expertise in, and professional experience with, intellectual property matters, including an understanding of intellectual