[2][3] OFPP provides overall direction for government-wide procurement procedures and "to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in acquisition processes."

OFPP is headed by an Administrator who is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

[4] In February 2018, President Donald Trump nominated Michael E. Wooten to be the next Administrator.

[5] OFPP has encouraged agencies to make purchases jointly, for efficiency reason.

[6] OFPP was established by law in 1974 to guide federal-government-wide procurement policies, regulations and procedures.