((a)) ** Technical assistance**

((1)) ** In general** The Secretary shall provide, upon request from a tribally controlled college or university which is receiving funds under , technical assistance either directly or through contract.section 1808 of this title

((2)) ** Designated organization** The Secretary shall require that a contract for technical assistance under paragraph (1) shall be awarded to an organization designated by the tribally controlled college or university to be assisted.

((b)) ** Effect of section** No authority to enter into contracts provided by this section shall be effective except to the extent authorized in advance by appropriations Acts.