### Question
What does market research mean?


### Answer
**Market research** has the following meaning in *10 U.S.C. § 2410n*:

> obtaining specific information about the price, quality, and time of delivery of products available in the private sector through a variety of means, which may include—


(A) contacting knowledgeable individuals in government and industry

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2410n*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 141-MISCELLANEOUS PROCUREMENT PROVISIONS**

