Public Law 73–649

That the Secretary

U.S. naval station. Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Contracts for water supply authorized.

of the Navy be, and he is hereby, authorized and empowered, at his discretion, to negotiate and enter into a long-term contract without regard to fiscal year, with the lowest responsible and capable bidder, to be determined by the Secretary of the Navy, for supplying the United States naval station at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, with an adequate and satisfactory supply of water, suitable for all purposes, delivered into the water-storage reservoirs within said naval station, in such an amount as he shall deem adequate for the present and future needs of the station, and at such annual cost or rental as in his judgment may be for the best interests of the Government. Any contract entered into pursuant to the provisions of this Act

Contract provision.

shall contain a provision authorizing the Secretary of the Navy within a reasonable period of time prior to the expiration of such contract to extend the contract for such additional period and on

Extension authorized.

such terms as in his judgment may be for the best interests of the Government but in no event at a higher cost to the Government than under the existing contract, and said Secretary is hereby authorized to enter into such extension.

Sec. 2.

This Act shall become effective immediately upon its passage

Effective date of Act.

and approval.