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Research, Development. Test & Evaluation
Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E)
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation
Research development, test and evaluation funds
Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation?
Yes
Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) funds
Payments or adjustments to the original obligations
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false
A system with estimated Research Development Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) costs of $250 million (FY 2014) falls into the category of a major defense acquisition program (MDAP). According to U.S. Department of Defense guidelines, MDAPs are defined as programs that require eventual expenditure of more than $480 million in research, development, test, and evaluation or more than $2.79 billion in procurement for a single weapon system. Therefore, while it is a significant investment, it does not meet the threshold for a major program.
The below-threshold maximum amount of Research Development Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) funds that can be moved into a program element is typically set at $10 million. This limit allows for flexibility in funding adjustments without requiring formal congressional approval. However, it is essential to adhere to specific regulations and guidelines governing such transfers to ensure compliance and proper accountability.