High - Definition medical - grade video borescope units

2026-11-03

Statement of WorkMarion VA Medical Center is seeking to procure two complete , medical - grade video borescope units for the Marion campus and two complete , medical - grade video borescope units for the Evansville campus . These units will be a one - time purchase . These units will be used in the Sterile Processing department to thoroughly inspect surgical instruments with lumens prior to cleaning and use of reusable medical devices . The borescopes shall be medical - grade digital video scopes and long enough to allow staff in Sterile Processing to adequately visualize and inspect lumens that are not accessible with the naked eye , using appropriately sized borescopes to best visualize narrow and delicate lumens . The device shall be a stand - alone unit requiring no network connection to operate and shall include a borescope , a high - definition monitor , all necessary HDMI cables for connection to the monitor , and any plugs or switches required for use . Sterile Processing staff shall be able to clean and disinfect the video borescope , as exposure to water and contaminants is possible . 2 . SPECIFICATIONSMinimum of two ( 2 ) video borescope units for the Marion campus and two ( 2 ) video borescope units for the Evansville campus . Monitor size shall be at least 11 . 6 inches to provide High Definition images ( 400 × 400 pixels ) helpful in identifying any abnormalities or damage to reusable medical devices that contain lumens ( necessary to meet AAMI ST91 : 2021 standard best practice ). No internet or data connection is required for operation . Video borescopes shall arrive with all HDMI connections , cables , plugs , wall mounts , and switches necessary for immediate use . 1 . 2 m × 1 . 0 mm video borescopes for both units ( minimum size acceptable for use on colonoscopes , gastroscopes , and other instruments with delicate lumens ). No installation required . Sterile Processing staff shall be able to fully clean and disinfect the unit and all parts . Capable of withstanding potential exposure to water during inspection ; the unit shall be water - resistant . 3 . REQUIREMENTSThe vendor shall offer a repair guarantee , with fully accredited staff available for support , setup , education , and troubleshooting . The vendor shall also support the future purchase of additional video borescopes in other sizes , if needed , in the case of new intraluminal instruments with specific requirements different from 1 . 2 m × 1 . 0 mm . 4 . EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE & RESPONSE TIMESThe vendor shall provide full - service maintenance through a service agreement and shall provide all recurring and preventive maintenance activities . If a permanent solution cannot be implemented within 24 hours of initial failure , a temporary solution shall be operational within 24 hours . A permanent solution shall be planned , and replacements ordered within five ( 5 ) business days of initial failure . 5 . SAFETYThe vendor shall ensure that all units provided comply with all local , state , and federal rules and regulations pertaining to workplace safety . The units should be water resistant to prevent any harm to the end user during use . 6 . DOCUMENTATIONThe contractor shall furnish to the Marion VA Medical Center Biomedical Engineering Department the manufacturer ’ s recommended performance and maintenance schedules and the projected lifespan of the equipment . 7 . PLACES OF PERFORMANCEMarion VA Medical Center , 2401 W Main St , Marion , IL 62959Evansville VA Health Care Center , 6211 Waterford BLVD , Evansville , IN 477158 . PERFORMANCE MONITORINGPerformance of the equipment will be monitored by the end user , and any variances in performance will be reported to the vendor . Service representatives shall be available to address concerns related to performance .

Illinois

2026-04-29