ACQUISITION PLANNING.

SEC. 1623. ACQUISITION PLANNING. Section 15(e)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 644(e)(1)) is amended— (1) by striking “the various agencies” and inserting “a Federal department or agency”; and (2) by striking the period and inserting“, and each such Federal department or agency shall— “(A) provide opportunities for the participation of small business concerns during acquisition planning processes and in acquisition plans; and “(B) invite the participation of the appropriate Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization in acquisition planning processes and provide that Director access to acquisition plans.” .