### Question
How is the term major system defined?


### Answer
The term **major system** is defined in *41 U.S.C. § 109* as the following:

> a combination of elements that will function together to produce the capabilities required to fulfill a mission need

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 109*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Federal Procurement Policy > Division A-General > CHAPTER 1-DEFINITIONS > SUBCHAPTER I-SUBTITLE DEFINITIONS**

