; and (2) shall maintain such vessel in a state of operational readiness, including through the employment of the vessel’s crew complement, until the applicable date. 200012. extension of period of performance for Library of Congress severable service contracts (a) Extension Notwithstanding sections 3902(a) and 3904(b) of title 41, United States Code, if the performance or delivery of services procured under a severable service contract of the Library of Congress is delayed or otherwise affected by the COVID–19 Pandemic— (1) the period for the performance or delivery of services under the contract may be extended for an additional period not exceeding 12 months