### Question
How does the law define nonrecurring, unrecovered costs?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 114*, **nonrecurring, unrecovered costs** is defined as:

> those costs reasonably incurred by the contractor in performing a multiyear contract which (as determined under regulations prescribed under subsection (d) of this section) are generally incurred on a one-time basis

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 114*
  - Heading: **PART I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 1-GENERAL**

