### Question
How does Major Systems, Major Defense Acquisition Programs, and Weapon Systems Development define minimum sustaining rate?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 4205*, **minimum sustaining rate** is defined as:

> the production rate for each budget year that is necessary to keep production lines open while maintaining a base of responsive vendors and suppliers

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 4205*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart F-Major Systems, Major Defense Acquisition Programs, and Weapon Systems Development > CHAPTER 321-GENERAL MATTERS**

