FAR Part 10 Deck 2 Flashcards
(12 cards)
What does Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation prescribe?
Policies and procedures for conducting market research to acquire, distribute, and support supplies and services
Implements requirements of 41 U.S.C. 3306(a)(1), 41 U.S.C. 3307, 10 U.S.C. 3453, and 6 U.S.C. 796.
What are the key responsibilities of agencies under the policy outlined in 10.001?
Agencies shall:
* Ensure legitimate needs are identified and trade-offs evaluated
* Conduct appropriate market research
* Use results of market research to determine availability of sources and suitability of products or services
Specific requirements for market research are detailed in 10.001(a)(2).
When should agencies conduct market research according to 10.001?
Agencies should conduct market research:
* Before developing new requirements documents
* Before soliciting offers for acquisitions over the simplified acquisition threshold
* When adequate information is not available for acquisitions below the threshold
* Before awards under ID/IQ contracts for noncommercial products or services
Additional circumstances include acquisitions that could lead to consolidation or bundling.
What are the elements agencies should consider when using market research results?
Agencies should consider:
* Existence of capable sources
* Availability of commercial products or services
* Modification possibilities for products or services
* Practices of firms producing commercial products/services
* Maximum use of sustainable products and services
* Need for consolidation or bundling
* Availability of supplies meeting accessibility standards
Detailed in 10.001(a)(3).
True or False: Agencies should request more information than necessary from potential sources during market research.
False
Agencies should request only the minimum information necessary.
What should agencies do if they contemplate consolidation or bundling?
Agencies should:
* Consult with the small business specialist and local PCR
* Notify affected small business concerns of the Government’s intention to bundle
This is outlined in 10.001(c).
What is the first step in the acquisition process according to 10.002?
A description of the Government’s needs stated sufficiently to allow market research
This initiates the acquisition process.
What factors influence the extent of market research conducted?
Factors include:
* Urgency
* Estimated dollar value
* Complexity
* Past experience
Contracting officers can use market research conducted within the past 18 months if still relevant.
What techniques can be used for conducting market research?
Techniques may include:
* Contacting knowledgeable individuals
* Reviewing recent market research
* Publishing requests for information
* Querying government databases
* Participating in online communications
* Obtaining source lists
* Reviewing catalogs and product literature
* Conducting meetings or presolicitation conferences
* Reviewing systems like SAM and FPDS
These techniques are detailed in 10.002(b)(2).
Fill in the blank: If market research indicates that commercial products might not be available, agencies should _______.
reevaluate the need in accordance with 10.001(a)(3)(ii)
This involves determining if needs can be restated to allow for commercial solutions.
What should the contracting officer do if market research shows a need can be met by a commercial product?
The contracting officer shall solicit and award any resultant contract using the policies and procedures in part 12
This is specified in 10.002(d)(1).
What is the requirement for contracts over $6 million according to 10.003?
The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.210-1, Market Research, in solicitations and contracts
This applies to contracts not for the acquisition of commercial products or services.
