Section 32.202-3 - Conducting market research about financing termsContract 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 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 32.001).60 FR 49711, Sept. 26, 1995, as amended at 66 FR 2132, Jan. 10, 2001