Consistent with the requirements of FAR part 10 and part  510, requiring activities and contracting officers shall use the results of market research to—

(a)Determine if existing sources (see FAR part 8 and part  508) can meet the requirement. The use of existing sources shall include consideration of category management requirements (see subpart  507.71).

(1)Contracting officers may contact the GSA AbilityOne Representative (ABOR) team at GSAABOR@gsa.gov for assistance with determining whether the acquisition should use the AbilityOne program (see FAR subpart 8.7 and subpart  508.7) or include FAR clause 52.208-9 (see FAR 8.005 and 508.005).

(b)Determine if subcontracting possibilities exist. Subcontracting opportunities may include the use of AbilityOne Nonprofit Agencies (NPAs) (see FAR subpart 8.7 and subpart  508.7). Contracting officers may contact the GSA ABOR team at GSAABOR@gsa.gov for assistance with identifying subcontracting opportunities for NPAs.

(c)Determine the use of any of the small businesses programs in accordance with FAR part 19 or use of any strategies to provide opportunities to small businesses.