### Question
How is the "Level 2 acquisition" defined?


### Answer
The term **Level 2 acquisition** is defined in *14 U.S.C. § 581* as follows -

> an acquisition by the Coast Guard—


(A) the estimated life-cycle costs of which are equal to or less than $1,000,000,000, but greater than $300,000,000

#### Citation:
  - *14 U.S.C. § 581*
  - Heading: **PART I-REGULAR COAST GUARD > CHAPTER 15-ACQUISITIONS > SUBCHAPTER III-DEFINITIONS**

