### Question
What is the definition of significant cost growth threshold?


### Answer
The definition of **significant cost growth threshold** is as follows in *10 U.S.C. § 2433*:

> the following:


(A) In the case of a major defense acquisition program or designated major defense subprogram, a percentage increase in the program acquisition unit cost for the program or subprogram of—


(i) at least 15 percent over the program acquisition unit cost for the program or subprogram as shown in the current Baseline Estimate for the program or subprogram

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2433*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 144-MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS**

