(a)
Authorization
Notwithstanding any other provision of law—
(1)
subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate and the head of an executive agency (as defined in section
105 of title
5) may enter into a memorandum of understanding under which the agency may provide facilities, equipment, supplies, personnel, and other support services for the use of the Senate during an emergency situation; and
(2)
the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate and the head of the agency may take any action necessary to carry out the terms of the memorandum of understanding.
(b)
Consistency with Senate Procurement Regulations
The Sergeant at Arms of the Senate may enter into a memorandum of understanding described in subsection (a)(1) of this section consistent with the Senate Procurement Regulations.
(c)
Applicability
This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2002 and each succeeding fiscal year.