### Question
What is the definition of market research?


### Answer
The definition of **market research** is as follows in *10 U.S.C. § 3905*:

> 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 Requirements > CHAPTER 287-SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS**

