### Question
How does NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION define life-cycle cost?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 878a*, **life-cycle cost** is defined as:

> the total of the direct, indirect, recurring, and nonrecurring costs, including the construction of facilities and civil servant costs, and other related expenses incurred or estimated to be incurred in the design, development, verification, production, operation, maintenance, support, and retirement of a program over its planned lifespan, without regard to funding source or management control

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 878a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

