Life-Cycle Costs


GAO Glossary of Terms and Definition (September 2005)

Life-Cycle Costs

The overall estimated cost, both government and contractor, for a particular program alternative over the time period corresponding to the life of the program, including direct and indirect initial costs plus any periodic or continuing costs of operation and maintenance.

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