Term:Major Automated Information System

DoDI 8580.01

Major Automated Information System (MAIS) - An acquisition program where the dollar value estimated by the DoD Component Head is to require program costs (all appropriations) in any single year in excess of $32 million in fiscal year (FY) 2000 constant dollars, total program costs in excess of $126 million in FY 2000 constant dollars, or total life-cycle costs in excess of $378 million in FY 2000 constant dollars, or Milestone Decision Authority designation as special interest. E2.1.13.