; (2) in paragraph (13)(B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (14) the term senior procurement executive means an official designated under section 1702(c) of title 41, United States Code, as the senior procurement executive of a Federal agency participating in a SBIR or STTR program. . (b) Inclusion of senior procurement executives in SBIR and STTR (1) In general Section 9(b) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 638(b) ) is amended— (A) in paragraph (8), by striking and at the end; (B) in paragraph (9), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and