§ 6285. Life-cycle cost estimates of certain atomic energy defense capital assets

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(a)In General.— The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that an independent life-cycle cost estimate under Department of Energy Order 413.3B (relating to program management and project management for the acquisition of capital assets), or a successor order, of each capital asset described in subsection

(b)is conducted before the asset achieves critical decision 2 in the acquisition process.

(b)Capital Assets Described.— A capital asset described in this subsection is an atomic energy defense capital asset—

(1)the total project cost of which exceeds $100,000,000; and

(2)the purpose of which is to perform a limited-life, single-purpose mission.

(c)Independent Defined.— For purposes of subsection (a), the term “independent”, with respect to a life-cycle cost estimate of a capital asset, means that the life-cycle cost estimate is prepared by an organization independent of the project sponsor, using the same detailed technical and procurement information as the sponsor, to determine if the life-cycle cost estimate of the sponsor is accurate and reasonable.

(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1434.)

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Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a)
139 Stat. 1434
section 2754 of Title 50
Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(b)(1)

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§ 6285

Life-cycle cost estimates of certain atomic energy defense capital assets

Pub. L.Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a)

Stat.139 Stat. 1434

Citesection 2754 of Title 50

Pub. L.Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(b)(1)

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