Supply and Implementation of TIMS DICOM System for Enhanced Swallow Run Recording and Storage

The contract involves the supply and implementation of the TIMS DICOM system at the University of Mississippi Medical Center to enhance the recording and permanent storage of swallow run videos. This system is uniquely designed to convert swallow run recordings into a DICOM format, which the existing PACS system cannot natively support, thereby ensuring long-term storage and accessibility of high-quality video data. The TIMS DICOM system features advanced capabilities such as high-performance video streamers and frame grabbers, making it the only product of its kind available for this purpose. The project is valued between $200,000 and $400,000 and is targeted at improving clinical documentation and data management for swallow studies. The solicitation was posted on November 22, 2024, with a response deadline of December 11, 2024. The University of Mississippi Medical Center, a state-level organization, is the contracting agency, with Grant Banks serving as the primary point of contact. This initiative aims to modernize and streamline swallow study data handling, supporting better patient care and record-keeping within the institution.