$2.$ FAR Part $10-$ Market Research $($Provide examples and citations$)$

Scenario: Before issuing a request for proposal for environmental cleanup services, a federal agency conducts market research as required by FAR Part $10$ to determine the most appropriate procurement strategy.

Questions:

What methods of market research would be most effective for this type of procurement, and why?

How can the agency use the findings from its market research to structure the solicitation documents?

Discuss how ongoing market research might be beneficial throughout the lifecycle of the environmental cleanup services contract.