Ep. 5: How to Conduct & Document Market Research | The Right Way

Market research is more than paperwork—it’s the foundation of your acquisition strategy. In this video, I’ll show you: ✅ When market research is required under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) ✅ How to define your requirement through salient characteristics ✅ How to structure requirements for supplies, services, and construction ✅ The right way to perform and document your research ✅ How to complete each section of the Market Research Report (with PSC/FSC & NAICS) ✅ Pro tips for avoiding delays—like factoring in DOCPERS for OCONUS contracts By the end, you’ll understand how to build a clean Market Research Report that, along with the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), drives your acquisition strategy. #governmentcontracting #governmentemployee #governmentofficial #contracting #federalcontracts Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:53 What it is & When it's required 02:16 Defining the Requirement: Supplies 03:35 Defining the Requirement: Services 05:21 Defining the Requirement: Construction 07:43 How to Conduct the Research 09:58 How to Complete the Report 17:44 Acquisition Pro Tips ⚖️ Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed on this channel are my own and do not represent the official position of the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense, or any other federal agency. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. 🎵 Music Credit Song: Eat Your Young by Hozier (karaoke-version.com license) If you found this helpful, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss another Acquisition Pro Tip.