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Embodiments include methods for a consumer network function (NFc). Such methods include registering the following with a network repository function (NRF): a vendor identifier (ID) associated with the NFc; and one or more analytics IDs associated with ML models supported by the NFc, including a first analytics ID associated with a first ML model produced, owned, and / or maintained by a producer NF (NFp). Such methods include sending a request for the first ML model to the NFp. The request includes the first analytics ID and the vendor ID associated with the NFc. Such methods include receiving from the NFp a response including a universal resource locator associated with a second NF, from which the ML model can be obtained. Other embodiments include complementary methods for an NFp, an NRF, and an ADRF of the communication network, as well as network nodes or functions configured to perform such methods.