### Question
How does Administrative Provisions define life-cycle cost?


### Answer
Under *51 U.S.C. § 30104*, **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:
  - *51 U.S.C. § 30104*
  - Heading: **Subtitle III-Administrative Provisions > CHAPTER 301-APPROPRIATIONS, BUDGETS, AND ACCOUNTING**

