Statement of Need Letter (Pentax FEES Unit 2025).docx
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This Statement of Need outlines requirements for a Pentax Portable Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) unit for David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base. The requirement is designated as brand name or equal, intended primarily for Speech Pathology services and ENT providers to evaluate swallowing and laryngeal function in medically fragile patients who cannot be safely transported.
The system must include complete installation, configuration, and staff training for 10 personnel. Key technical requirements include HD recording capabilities with still image capture, frame-by-frame playback, DICOM interface, and PACS network connectivity. The endoscope must have a 3mm diameter with LED illumination, and be compatible with existing Pentax equipment (specified by serial numbers). The unit must be mounted on a mobile cart with a small footprint for bedside examinations and include a 21" HD monitor. The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command is the contracting agency for this requirement.
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Statement of Need for
60 SGCS/SGCX
Pentax Portable FEES Unit
11 February 2025
Description: David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base has a requirement for Pentax Portable Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) unit, this is an endoscopic device with high resolution digital recording capabilities that is used to evaluate swallowing and laryngeal function, particularly in medically fragile patients that are unable or unsafe for transport out of their hospital bed/unit. This equipment will be used primarily by the Speech Pathology service but will also be available for use by the Ear Nose Throat (ENT) providers. This is a brand name or Equal requirement.
Contractor shall deliver the following:
1. Complete installation and configuration of the unit.
2. Conduct Speech Pathology and ENT staff training on the System (10 personnel)
3. Machine
3.1. Must record and save endoscopy and FEES on one platform.
3.1.1. Must have the ability to capture still images as well as continuous High Definition (HD) recording.
3.1.2. Must allow for playback and frame-by-frame scrolling.
3.1.3. Must be compatible with our existing Pentax equipment items (Equipment Control Number 73612 (serial # 85253-01), 63169 (serial # 84532-01), 62701 (serial # 0205), 58128 (serial # 81077-11), 50161 (serial # 36809-28))
3.1.4. Must include Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Interface.
3.1.5. Must have the capability to connect to Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) networks.
3.2. Endoscope
3.2.1. Endoscope must have small diameter (3mm) for maximum patient comfort.
3.2.2. Must allow for HD video recording to capture and document clinical findings.
3.2.3. Must have Light-Emitting Diode (LED) illumination for adjustable and adequate image brightness.
3.3. Cart/Trolley
3.3.1. Must be mobile/portable for easy to transport to other departments within the hospital.
3.3.2. Must have a small footprint to allow for hospital bedside examinations.
3.4. 21” HD monitor for easy visibility
4. Qualifications/Certifications: N/A.
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