FOLLOW-ON JOINT FIELD TRIALS FOR STANDOFF/UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAV) BIOLOGICAL DETECTION/IDENTIFICATION TESTING The Joint Program Office for Biological Defense (JPO-BD) has conducted biological detection testing annually since 1994. We will be conducting Follow-on Joint Field Trials (JFT-4) for biological detection standoff or UAV in June 98 at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. JFT-4 has two purposes depending upon the maturity of the devices. JFT-4 either provides 1) developers an opportunity to demonstrate their devices' potential for inclusion in current and future biological detection programs, and 2) it offers them an opportunity to obtain unique performance data that can be used in their development work. The JFT is an internationally recognized forum; devices participating in JFT-4 may become visible to a number of U.S. and foreign agencies. JFT-4 will assess candidate technologies for potential inclusion or transition into biological detection acquisition programs such as the Joint Biological Remote/Early Warning System (JBREWS). UAV devices may be evaluated for their functionality as collectors, detectors oridentifiers. Standoff devices may be evaluated for their function in tracking, detection, discrimination, and mapping. Devices may perform more than one function. To be responsive to this announcement and receive a copy of the entrance criteria letter, developers/sponsors must supply the following in writing to JPO-BD no later than close of business November 5, 1998. A description of their device to include its capabilities and characteristics; all relevant test reports; and how long it has been in development/production. SOLICITATION REQUESTS/INFORMATION -- - The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Technical Representative, Tom Swanson, swansont@jpobd.osd.mil.

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