; (2) the term Department of Defense innovation programs means the Defense Innovation Unit of the Department of Defense, AFWERX of the Air Force, and other programs sponsored by the Department of Defense, or any component thereof, with a focus on accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies for mission-relevant applications or innovation; and (3) the terms military department and service acquisition executive have the meanings given such terms in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code. 807. Senior contracting official for Strategic Capabilities Office (a) Senior contracting official The staff of the Director of the Strategic Capabilities Office shall include a senior contracting official (as defined in section 1737 of title 10, United States Code) who shall have the authority to enter into and administer contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions in execution of the program activities of the Strategic Capabilities Office. (b) Effective date