4.1 Minimum Requirements: 4.1.1 All endoscopes must be mobile, medical-grade, reusable, and compatible with the proposed imaging system. 4.1.2 Scopes must have provided protective carrying cases. Scopes must have quick connection with laptop/camera/strobe unit without proprietary connectors (preferred). 4.2 Flexible Endoscope (x1) 4.2.1 Outer Diameter: ≤ 3.5 mm 4.2.2 Working Length: 300–350 mm 4.2.3 Field of View: ≥110 (wide-angle preferred) 4.2.4 Depth of Field: ≥ 3 mm to 60 mm 4.2.5 Tip Deflection: Up: ≥130°, Down: ≥130° 4.2.6 Light Transmission: Integrated fiberoptic light guide 4.2.7 Construction: Slim, waterproof, autoclavable or high-level disinfectant compatible 4.3 Distal Chip Endoscope (x1) 4.3.1 Outer Diameter: ≤ 3.5 mm 4.3.2 Image Sensor: CMOS or CCD sensor at distal tip Resolution: High-definition (at least 1280 x 720) Field of View: ≥110 4.3.3 Light Source: Integrated LED or fiberoptic-compatible with light control 4.3.4 Depth of Field: ≥ 3 mm to 60 mm 4.3.5 Tip Articulation: Up/Down: ≥130° 4.3.6 Construction: Slim, waterproof, autoclavable or high-level disinfectant compatible 4.4 Rigid Endoscope with Stroboscopy Integration (x1) 4.4.1 Diameter: ≤ 10 mm 4.4.2 Viewing Angle: 70° (standard) or 90° (optional based on clinical preference) 4.4.3 Image Quality: Full HD compatible, high-contrast optics 4.4.4 Light Source: LED strobe lighting 4.5 Stroboscopy Compatibility: 4.5.1 Dedicated stroboscopy system that integrates seamlessly with the imaging and recording platform. 4.5.2 Adjustable frame rate, brightness, and real-time video playback. 4.5.3 Compatible with both rigid and flexible endoscopes (preferred). 4.5.4 Synchronization with external microphone 4.6 Video & Imaging Software System 4.6.1 High-definition camera system (1080p minimum resolution). 4.6.2 Real-time recording with audio, image capture, and playback capabilities. 4.6.3 Freeze-frame and annotation tools. 4.6.4 Synchronized video/audio for stroboscopic recordings. 4.7 Mobile Computing Unit 4.7.1 Laptop (minimum specs: Intel i7 processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD or better). 4.7.2 Fully installed and licensed FEES and stroboscopy software suite. 4.7.3 HIPAA-compliant data encryption and secure storage options. 4.7.4 Compatibility with EMR (preferred). 4.8 Training & Support 4.8.1 Comprehensive training for at least 2 SLP faculty 4.8.2 Ongoing technical support by phone or remote connection. 4.8.3 Digital and print manuals. 4.8.4 Optional service and maintenance packages.
