NIGP 20446: Imaging Systems, Microcomputer (Including Digital Imaging Network (DIN), Technology, and Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine (DICOM)

NIGP 20446 Imaging Systems, Microcomputer (Including Digital Imaging Network (DIN), Technology, And Digital Imaging Communications In Medicine (DICOM)) is an Item code under which state and local governments are acquiring specialized clinical imaging platforms, digital capture and management systems, and enterprise-grade network infrastructure to support healthcare delivery, law enforcement forensics, educational technology deployment, and municipal operations. Recent solicitation activity reflects a shift toward SaaS-based imaging and workflow management solutions integrated with institutional infrastructure, alongside traditional equipment procurement for backup systems, surveillance technology, and specialized forensic imaging.

State departments, counties, cities, school districts, and special-purpose authorities all participate in this code. University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio posted RFP 74526P43 in late June 2026 for an oncology clinical imaging and tumor measurement platform supporting DICOM radiology imaging, digital pathology, and emerging modalities with responses due August 7, 2026. The City of Pembroke Pines (Florida) issued multiple narrow procurements: IFB TS-26-03 for ExaGrid backup storage hardware (one EX189-SEC disk unit with 432TB raw capacity, delivery within 30 days, bids due May 19, 2026 at $350,000 estimated value) and IFB TS-26-02 for Cisco Duo multi-factor authentication renewal. County of Orange, California Sheriff-Coroner Department sought IFB 060-3028704-SC for communications service monitors and support equipment for an 800 MHz coordinated communications system, with four JDSCX300 monitors and 16 line items of test equipment and accessories, bids due April 23, 2026. Brevard County, Florida initiated a sole source procurement (notice 4861120) for an OceanSpace Aquatic Imager specialized optical imaging system to identify zooplankton and microplastics, with an estimated annual value of $25,000. Collin County, Texas conducted RFP 2025-182 for digital imaging services involving conversion of six million pages of district attorney case files and other county records to digital format via scanning and indexing, with an estimated contract value of $100,000. Recent activity spans California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, and Texas with representation from urban counties, rural school systems, and research institutions.