### Question
How is the term market research defined?


### Answer
The term **market research** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 3905* as the following:

> 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. § 3905*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart D-General Contracting Provisions > CHAPTER 287-OTHER CONTRACTING PROGRAMS**

