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Section: Procurement Planning
Sub-Section: Contract Management

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The market research phase of the procurement lifecycle is defined as the process of defining the specific need and determining the most appropriate acquisition method for a procurement.  The market research phase is arguably the most important phase of the procurement lifecycle in that it is where the research is performed, the vast majority of major decisions are made about the procurement, and where the key components necessary to manage the contract after award are incorporated prior to solicitation.