14 USC 1139
14 USC 1139
§ 1139 - Consideration of life-cycle cost estimates for acquisition and procurement
CHAPTER 11— ACQUISITIONS › SUBCHAPTER II— IMPROVED ACQUISITION PROCESS AND PROCEDURES
In carrying out the acquisition and procurement of vessels and aircraft, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, acting through the Commandant, shall consider the life-cycle cost estimates of vessels and aircraft, as applicable, during the design and evaluation processes to the maximum extent practicable.