Mississippi Procurement Portal #3150007000

Sole Source Renewal of Duke TAMS Teaching Assignment Management Software for UMMC School of Nursing

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) School of Nursing is seeking to renew its license for Duke TAMS, a proprietary teaching assignment management software developed and provided exclusively by Duke University. - Government Buyer: - University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing - Chief Information Officer (Kevin Yearick) - OEM and Vendor: - Duke University (sole manufacturer and provider of Duke TAMS) - Products/Services Requested: - Duke TAMS Teaching Assignment Management Software - Software license renewal for managing faculty assignments and resources - Proprietary algorithms optimize instructor-course matching based on teaching history, expertise, preferences, and workload methodology - Estimated quantity: 1 license - Estimated contract value: $60,000 for three years - Support, development, and potential upgrades for Duke TAMS - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement; Duke University is the only provider - Compatibility with existing UMMC systems - Exclusive use of proprietary algorithms for faculty assignment optimization - Potential for additional enhancements, upgrades, or support within scope - Application supports over 850 students and 77 faculty members in the School of Nursing

Description

The solicitation is for the renewal of Teaching Assignment Management Software (Duke TAMS), a software product developed specifically for higher education. Duke TAMS uses proprietary algorithms to match instructors with courses based on past teaching, expertise, preferences, and availability. The software is essential for the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing to manage faculty and instructor effort effectively. The procurement is a sole source request with an estimated expenditure of $60,000 for three years. The solicitation is open with a response deadline of September 28, 2026.

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