### Question
How does the law define total acquisition cost?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 3101*, **total acquisition cost** is defined as:

> the amount equal to the total cost for development and procurement of, and system-specific construction for, a major system

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 3101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-NATIONAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER III-ACCOUNTABILITY FOR INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES**

