independent cost estimate for an acat id program
Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) An Independent Cost Estimates (ICE) is a Life-Cycle Cost Estimate (LCCE) that is conducted independently of the Program Management Office (PMO) or defense agency by an outside organization. It examines the full life-cycle cost (or Total Ownership Costs (TOC)) for a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) Acquisition Category (ACAT) I program.