army market research report template

Change Number: 2024-0610 Effective Date: 06/10/2024

Templates / Samples

AFARS Parts

Afars appendix.

• Data Initiatives
• Regulations
• Smart Matrix
• Regulations Search
• Acquisition Regulation Comparator (ARC)
• Large Agencies
• Small Agencies
• CAOC History
• CAOC Charter
• Civilian Agency Acquisition Council (CAAC)
• Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council
• Interagency Suspension and Debarment Committee (ISDC)

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• Explore sell to government
• Ways you can sell to government
• How to access contract opportunities
• Conduct market research
• Register your business
• Certify as a small business
• Become a schedule holder
• Market your business
• Research active solicitations
• Respond to a solicitation
• What to expect during the award process
• Comply with contractual requirements
• Handle contract modifications
• Monitor past performance evaluations
• Explore real estate
• 3D-4D building information modeling
• Art in architecture | Fine arts
• Computer-aided design standards
• Commissioning
• Design excellence
• Engineering
• Project management information system
• Spatial data management
• Facilities operations
• Smart buildings
• Tenant services
• Utility services
• Water quality management
• Explore historic buildings
• Heritage tourism
• Historic preservation policy, tools and resources
• Historic building stewardship
• Videos, pictures, posters and more
• NEPA implementation
• Courthouse program
• Land ports of entry
• Prospectus library
• Regional buildings
• Renting property
• Visiting public buildings
• Real property disposal
• Reimbursable services (RWA)
• Rental policy and procedures
• Site selection and relocation
• For businesses seeking opportunities
• For federal customers
• For workers in federal buildings
• Explore policy and regulations
• Acquisition management policy
• Aviation management policy
• Information technology policy
• Real property management policy
• Relocation management policy
• Travel management policy
• Vehicle management policy
• Federal acquisition regulations
• Federal management regulations
• Federal travel regulations
• GSA acquisition manual
• Managing the federal rulemaking process
• Explore small business
• Explore business models
• Research the federal market
• Forecast of contracting opportunities
• Events and contacts
• Explore travel
• Per diem rates
• Transportation (airfare rates, POV rates, etc.)
• State tax exemption
• Travel charge card
• Conferences and meetings
• E-gov travel service (ETS)
• Travel category schedule
• Federal travel regulation
• Travel policy
• Explore technology
• Cloud computing services
• Cybersecurity products and services
• Data center services
• Hardware products and services
• Professional IT services
• Software products and services
• Telecommunications and network services
• Work with small businesses
• Governmentwide acquisition contracts
• MAS information technology
• Software purchase agreements
• Cybersecurity
• Digital strategy
• Emerging citizen technology
• Federal identity, credentials, and access management
• Mobile government
• Technology modernization fund
• Explore about us
• Annual reports
• Mission and strategic goals
• Role in presidential transitions
• Get an internship
• Launch your career
• Elevate your professional career
• Discover special hiring paths
• Climate Action
• Events and training
• Agency blog
• Congressional testimony
• GSA does that podcast
• News releases
• Leadership directory
• Staff directory
• Office of the administrator
• Federal Acquisition Service
• Public Buildings Service
• Staff offices
• Board of Contract Appeals
• Office of Inspector General
• Region 1 | New England
• Region 2 | Northeast and Caribbean
• Region 3 | Mid-Atlantic
• Region 4 | Southeast Sunbelt
• Region 5 | Great Lakes
• Region 6 | Heartland
• Region 7 | Greater Southwest
• Region 8 | Rocky Mountain
• Region 9 | Pacific Rim
• Region 10 | Northwest/Arctic
• Region 11 | National Capital Region
• Per Diem Lookup

Market Research As a Service

A value-added service at no additional cost.

Market Research As a Service delivers meaningful market data to federal, state, and local agencies for free. Through FAR Part 10 compliant Requests for Information, sources sought, industry days, and advanced product research, MRAS collects data to help customers understand where their need fits within the GSA government-wide marketplace.

Additionally, MRAS helps provide feedback from industry about agency requirements documents, industry trends, best practices, and the best GSA contract and NAICS for their acquisition.

Watch a video to learn more about Market Research As a Service .

Explore our offerings

MRAS provides automated RFIs and sources sought for services and advanced GSA Advantage product searches.

• Request for Information  — Start an RFI to receive responses from industry about your requirement.
• Product Market Research  — Receive a Product Market Research report with pricing data for up to 20,000 GSA Advantage products.
• Rapid Review  — Receive a comprehensive list of potential GSA solutions and contract information.
• MRAS Report Archives - COMING SOON! Search thousands of previous market research reports to research your requirement (OMB Max Login required).

Request for Information with market research report

Develop customized RFIs that strategically target GSA contract holders on GSA eBuy, resulting in a robust market research analysis report showing all responses received, in as little as 1-2 weeks, depending on the requirement. Within 24 hours of receiving your request, we work directly with agency points of contact to review a draft RFI developed from information provided, and work side-by-side with customers to further refine the RFI until it is ready to be posted on GSA eBuy.

After the RFI closes, a market research report is designed specifically to see how the GSA market can meet technical requirements and mission needs provided. Market research reports are designed to facilitate completing Small Business Office review forms, developing acquisition plans, and assisting in formulating an overall acquisition strategy.

MRAS Service Request form .

What to expect in the RFI process

Submit a request for an rfi..

Complete the MRAS Service Request form and select RFI.

Develop the RFI with us.

We create a customized RFI for your review based on the information provided in your request.

Approve your RFI to post on GSA eBuy.

After receiving your approval, we’ll post your RFI on GSA eBuy so you can get valuable industry data.

Receive your market research report.

After your RFI closes, we provide you with a consolidated market research report based on industry data collected.

Get support.

Connect with a Customer Service Director for ongoing acquisition support.

The total estimated time is one to two weeks, depending on the requirement.

MRAS provides each customer with a unique, comprehensive, and easy-to-understand report. The report analyzes industry partner data related to the customers’ needs, which gives an understanding of the results expected under the markets researched. The market research report includes socio-economic, technical, capabilities, and comprehensive business information so agencies can complete their acquisition planning and small business strategies and requirements and estimate documents.

Training and events

Mras customer training on effective market research for federal, military, state, and local agencies.

Attention all public sector employees in the contracting and acquisition career field! In Effective Market Research (MRAS), you’ll learn the importance of market research, how and when to conduct it, and how to get the best results by making your data collection methods more efficient.

You will also delve into the regulatory nature of FAR Part 10 and how it ties into other decisions such as acquisition planning, small business set-asides, commercial items, and contract type selection.

This course includes real-life scenarios, expert instructors, and tools from MRAS. Take this opportunity to enhance your market research skills and advance your career. This is a one CLP credit course.

To request additional MRAS training on the customer’s behalf, please email the MRAS team at [email protected] .

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MRAS industry training

As an industry partner, you can provide valuable market research data to inform the purchasing decisions of GSA customers. Participating in our research allows you to showcase your products and services to potential buyers and play a key role in helping government agencies make informed and efficient purchasing decisions.

But why choose our MRAS over traditional market research methods? Our research is 100 times easier and efficient, making it a great business development activity for your company. Plus, by participating in MRAS, you can reach a wider audience of government buyers and increase your visibility in the market.

We offer monthly industry training seminars to help you get started and make the most of your participation in MRAS. CLPs are not issued for these webinars.

Sign up for industry training

MRAS in the news

• Listen to the FAS Focus: Deep Dive podcast episode as we discuss MRAS with Kevan Kivlan, Director, Customer & Stakeholder Engagements New England and FAS MRAS Program Office.
• January 2022: MRAS Pushes Billions in Business to the GSA Schedule
• June 2021: MRAS Webinars Show Industry How To Work Smarter Not Harder

What our customers say

“Utilizing this resource is a great way to leverage the hard work put into establishing these contracts and provide a great benefit to the Government as a whole by simplifying the already complex process of federal acquisition. The benefit of conducting this market research gives a PCO the ability to see if there’s a more expedient or cost-effective way to support their mission partner’s needs. Often contracting is known as a slow and drawn-out process, and while it can be, this free tool is fast and gives a great snapshot as to what alternatives are available. MRAS is a great tool in a PCO’s toolkit to have and one that should not be overlooked.”

— Capt. Jeremy A. Deorsey, Massachusetts Army National Guard

MRAS background

Cost: MRAS is a market research service GSA provides to all federal, state, and local agencies at no cost.

How to submit your market research request: Please reach out to your Customer Service Director  so they can walk you through the MRAS process and determine the best MRAS service for your requirement. You can then fill out the MRAS Service Request Form .

For industry partners that need help with a survey

Please fill out the Industry Help Request form .

Still have questions?

Contact your Customer Service Director  or email the MRAS team at [email protected] .

PER DIEM LOOK-UP

1 choose a location.

Error, The Per Diem API is not responding. Please try again later.

No results could be found for the location you've entered.

Rates for Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. Territories and Possessions are set by the Department of Defense .

Rates for foreign countries are set by the State Department .

2 Choose a date

Rates are available between 10/1/2021 and 09/30/2024.

The End Date of your trip can not occur before the Start Date.

Traveler reimbursement is based on the location of the work activities and not the accommodations, unless lodging is not available at the work activity, then the agency may authorize the rate where lodging is obtained.

Unless otherwise specified, the per diem locality is defined as "all locations within, or entirely surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city, including independent entities located within those boundaries."

Per diem localities with county definitions shall include "all locations within, or entirely surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city as well as the boundaries of the listed counties, including independent entities located within the boundaries of the key city and the listed counties (unless otherwise listed separately)."

When a military installation or Government - related facility(whether or not specifically named) is located partially within more than one city or county boundary, the applicable per diem rate for the entire installation or facility is the higher of the rates which apply to the cities and / or counties, even though part(s) of such activities may be located outside the defined per diem locality.

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