§ 3041. Major system

• (a) In this part (other than in sections 4292(e) and 4321), the term “major system” means a combination of elements that will function together to produce the capabilities required to fulfill a mission need. The elements may include hardware, equipment, software or any combination thereof, but excludes construction or other improvements to real property.
• (b) A system shall be considered a major system if—
  • (1) the conditions of subsection (c) or (d), as applicable, are satisfied; or
  • (2) the system is designated a “major system” by the head of the agency responsible for the system.
• (c)
  • (1) For purposes of subsection (b), a system for which the Department of Defense is responsible shall be considered a major system if—
    • (A) the total expenditures for research, development, test, and evaluation for the system are estimated to be more than $275,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024 constant dollars); or
    • (B) the eventual total expenditure for procurement for the system is estimated to be more than $1,300,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024 constant dollars).
  • (2) Authority for the Secretary of Defense to adjust amounts and the base fiscal year in effect under this subsection is provided in section 4202(b) of this title .
• (d) For purposes of subsection (b), a system for which a civilian agency is responsible shall be considered a major system if total expenditures for the system are estimated to exceed the greater of—
  • (1) $2,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024 constant dollars); or
  • (2) the dollar threshold for a “major system” established by the agency pursuant to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A–109, entitled “Major Systems Acquisitions”.