(a)The Secretary of the Navy may provide an entity described in subsection (b) with assistance in support of a transfer of a vessel or shipboard equipment described in such subsection that is being executed under section 2572, 8676, 8677, or 8765 of this title, or under any other authority.
(2)to any State, group, or organization named in section 8765 of this title any article, material, or equipment, including silver service, given by it.