SS9745 FORM FOR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT_REVISED.docx

This is a sole source certification notice from the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) for the renewal of Duke TAMS (Teaching Assignment Management Software), a proprietary software product designed specifically for higher education institutions. The software utilizes specialized algorithms to match instructors with courses based on their teaching history, area of expertise, teaching preferences, and availability. The RFx number is 3150007000, and responses will be received at UMMC's main office located at 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216. Objections to the sole source certification request must be submitted by September 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time. Questions regarding this procurement should be directed to solesource@umc.edu, and additional information regarding the certification request and objection procedures is available on the Mississippi Procurement Portal website.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking to renew its existing contract for Duke TAMS software as a sole source procurement, indicating that UMMC has determined this vendor's product is the only suitable option available to meet the institution's teaching assignment management needs. The sole source justification underscores the proprietary nature of Duke TAMS and its specialized algorithms tailored for higher education environments. No specific pricing information, contract term duration, or renewal options are detailed in this certification notice, which serves primarily as a public notification of the sole source request and the opportunity for interested parties to file objections before final approval.