impact

• how many customers will use it?
• how often will customers use it?
• what is the approximate cost to license?
  • what is the funding source?
• are there viable distribution mechanisms?
• what is the support expectation? 
  • are we resources correctly for the SLA?

requestor

• who is making the request?
• is the product in keeping with MITs mission?

risk

• are there other alternatives currently offered?
• are there other alternatives on the market that deserve investigation?
• is the product in keeping with IS&Ts business model?
  • will it help move MIT forward in terms of value to the community?