Title 14 — Coast GuardRelease 119-83
§1139 Consideration of Life-cycle Cost Estimates for Acquisition and Procurement
Title 14 › Subtitle SUBTITLE I— ESTABLISHMENT, POWERS, DUTIES, AND ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 11— ACQUISITIONS › Subchapter II— IMPROVED ACQUISITION PROCESS AND PROCEDURES › § 1139
Summary
When acquiring Coast Guard ships or aircraft, Secretary via Commandant must consider life‑cycle costs during design and evaluation, when practicable.
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Title 14, §1139
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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.
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14 U.S.C. § 1139
Title 14 — Coast Guard
Last Updated
Apr 18, 2026
Release point: 119-83