52.210-1 Market Research.
Market Research (Apr 2011)
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(a) Definition. As used in this clause-
Commercial item and “nondevelopmental item” have the meaning contained in Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101.
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(b)Before awarding subcontracts over the simplified acquisition threshold for items other than commercial items, the Contractor shall conduct market research to-
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(1)Determine if commercial items or, to the extent commercial items suitable to meet the agency’s needs are not available, nondevelopmental items are available that-
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(i)Meet the agency’s requirements;
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(ii)Could be modified to meet the agency’s requirements; or
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(iii)Could meet the agency’s requirements if those requirements were modified to a reasonable extent; and
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(2)Determine the extent to which commercial items or nondevelopmental items could be incorporated at the component level.
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