246.200-3—Recommended procedures: Market study.
An investigation of markets should be made by the organization responsible for the sale of recyclable materials in each Federal agency and should include at a minimum:
(a)
Identifying potential purchasers of the recovered paper through standard market research techniques;
(b)
Directly contacting buyers, and determining the buyers' quality specifications, the exact types of paper to be recycled, potential transportation agreements and any minimum quantity criteria; and
(c)
Determining the price that the buyer will pay for the recovered paper and the willingness of the buyer to sign a contract for purchase of the paper at a guaranteed minimum price.