FAR 52.210-1 Market Research
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Nov 2021 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.210-1
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- November 2021
- Prescribed in
- FAR 10.003
- Last amended
- 86 FR 61017 Effective Dec 6, 2021
- Proposed changes
- 1
- Text as of
- FAC 2026-01
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this clause.
Text
As prescribed in 10.003 , insert the following clause:
Market Research (Nov 2021)
(a) Definition. As used in this clause—
Commercial product, commercial service, and nondevelopmental item have the meaning contained in Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101.
(b) Before awarding subcontracts for other than commercial acquisitions, where the subcontracts are over the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101 on the date of subcontract award, the Contractor shall conduct market research to—
(1) Determine if commercial products, commercial services, or, to the extent commercial products suitable to meet the agency’s needs are not available, nondevelopmental items are available that–
(i) Meet the agency’s requirements;
(ii) Could be modified to meet the agency’s requirements; or
(iii) Could meet the agency’s requirements if those requirements were modified to a reasonable extent; and
(2) Determine the extent to which commercial products, commercial services, or nondevelopmental items could be incorporated at the component level.
(End of clause)
Federal Register history
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 37, and 41 | Closed Jul 23, 2026No final rule found |
Sections cited
- FAR 2.101 Definitions
Terms defined
- Commercial product, commercial service
Quick answers
What is FAR 52.210-1?
FAR 52.210-1 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Market Research".
What is the current version of FAR 52.210-1?
The current version is dated November 2021.
Where is FAR 52.210-1 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 10.003, Contract clause.
When was FAR 52.210-1 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revision of Definition of “Commercial Item”" (86 FR 61017), published Nov 4, 2021 and effective Dec 6, 2021.
Are changes to FAR 52.210-1 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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