Question # $2$ of $9$

$2.$ An industry representative sends you, the contracting officer, her rationale explaining why her company is the only source available for your agency's requirement. The Program Manager agreed with the industry representative's rationale forwarded it in a market research report along with the funding to you for a sole source action. Would you consider this sufficient Market Research for the requirement?

Yes, since Market Research can vary based on the size and complexity of the requirement IAW FAR $10\mathrm{.}002($e$)$

No$.$ The agency did not conduct the Market Research.

Yes. The contracting officer is not responsible for performing market research.