§109 Major System

Summary

Says what counts as a "major system" and when a project must be treated that way. A major system is a set of parts that work together to do a mission. Those parts can be hardware, equipment, software, or a mix. It does not include building or fixing real estate. A system is a major system if one of three things is true. If the Department of Defense is in charge and spending to create and test it is expected to exceed $75,000,000 (based on fiscal year 1980 constant dollars) or buying it will cost more than $300,000,000 (based on fiscal year 1980 constant dollars). If a civilian agency is in charge and total costs are more than the greater of $750,000 (based on fiscal year 1980 constant dollars) or the agency’s dollar limit set under OMB Circular A–109. Or if the agency head declares it a major system.