4.1  Market Research

(Market research is always required. When contracting for Commercial Items or Nondevelopmental Items, extensive Market Research is required in accordance with FAR 10.002, with the results documented in the Acquisition Plan or a separate market research report.  The Market Research Performance Support Tool (MR PoST) can assist AF personnel in outlining requirements, results, documenting market analysis, and more.

Summarize here the results of market research, including the determination on whether  commercial or nondevelopmental items are available to satisfy agency needs, how market research was used to achieve competition, including a discussion of screening criteria, if applicable.  Reference the acquisition plan or market research report for a more detailed discussion.)