This text is not in eCFR or DITA. It is extracted from the .docx attachment for Class Deviation 2026-O0021, which directs contracting officers to use it in place of the codified PGI. The parsed text is a convenience layer; the .docx attachment is authoritative.
(e) When documenting the results of market research—
(1) Contracting officers should retain information on potential offerors that express an interest, in order to solicit feedback in instances when only one offer is received on a competitive solicitation (see PGI 215.371).
(2) Contracting officers should ensure the contract file includes the—
(i) Methods used to conduct market research;
(ii) Timeframe in which market research was conducted;
(iii) Analysis of the capabilities of the potential offerors that were identified during market research; and
(iv) Any conclusion(s) reached as a result of market research analysis.
Authoritative source
Issued as an attachment to the Office of the Secretary of Defense memorandum for Class Deviation 2026-O0021, signed February 1, 2026. Verify against the attachment before relying on this text.
- .docx attachment for Class Deviation 2026-O0021
- Class Deviation 2026-O0021 memorandum (PDF)
- Class Deviation 2026-O0021 on part52.dev
Codified PGI
The codified text remains published on acquisition.gov but is superseded by this Class Deviation. View codified PGI 210.001.