Federal Acquisition Regulation
Conducting market research about financing terms
FAR 32.202-3
Contract financing may be a subject included in the market research conducted in accordance with part 10 . If market research for contract financing is conducted, the contracting officer should consider- (a) The extent to which other buyers provide contract financing for purchases in that market; (b) The overall level of financing normally provided; (c) The amount or percentages of any payments equivalent to commercial advance payments (see 32.202-2 ); (d) The basis for any payments equivalent to commercial interim payments (see Definitions (FAR 32.001) ), as well as the frequency, and amounts or percentages; and (e) Methods of liquidation of contract financing payments and any special or unusual payment terms applicable to delivery payments (see Definitions (FAR 32.001) ).
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