The Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific is conducting market research to compare direct manufacturer agreements against reseller agreements for commercial software. This research will inform Department of Navy and Department of Defense software procurement efforts. An amendment to the request was posted on March 25, 2026, providing government responses to industry questions and revised submission instructions allowing email responses.

The Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific is conducting market research to compare direct manufacturer agreements against reseller agreements for commercial software products and services. This research supports business decisions for the Department of the Navy and Department of Defense enterprise software procurement. The purpose is to gather feedback from Original Equipment Manufacturers, Software Publishers, and authorized resellers on customary commercial practices.