[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 41, Volume 2] [Revised as of July 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 41CFR101-29.220] [Page 135] TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 101--FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS PART 101-29_FEDERAL PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS--Table of Contents Subpart 101-29.2_Definitions Sec. 101-29.220 Market research and analysis. Market research and analysis is a process used to ascertain and analyze the range and quality of available commercial products to determine whether they meet user needs and to identify the market practices of firms engaged in producing, distributing, and supporting the products.