Under FAR 10.002(b)(1), which statement describes what is addressed?

Under FAR 10.002(b)(1), which statement describes what is addressed?

• A. Whether commercial products, commercial services, or non-developmental items are available to meet the need or could be modified to meet the need
• B. Whether the agency can bypass market research
• C. Whether the contract should be sole source
• D. Whether the government should procure overseas

Answer: (B)

Market research under FAR 10.002(b)(1) is about finding out whether commercial products, commercial services, or non-developmental items exist that can meet the government’s need, or could be modified to meet it. This guides acquisition planning by prioritizing readily available solutions and encouraging competition, rather than starting from scratch with development. If such items are available or adaptable, they should be considered before pursuing new development, which is the purpose of this market-survey step. The option describing bypassing market research isn’t what this provision addresses, and decisions about sole sourcing or overseas procurement flow from the market findings, not from the directive itself.

Market research under FAR 10.002(b)(1) is about finding out whether commercial products, commercial services, or non-developmental items exist that can meet the government’s need, or could be modified to meet it. This guides acquisition planning by prioritizing readily available solutions and encouraging competition, rather than starting from scratch with development. If such items are available or adaptable, they should be considered before pursuing new development, which is the purpose of this market-survey step. The option describing bypassing market research isn’t what this provision addresses, and decisions about sole sourcing or overseas procurement flow from the market findings, not from the directive itself.