JOINT FIELD TRIAL-6 FOR BIOLOGICAL STANDOFF DETECTION The Joint Program Office for Biological Defense (JPO-BD) is sponsoring JFT-6 for standoff biological detection at Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), Utah. These outdoor field trials are scheduled for July 2000. It should also be noted that JFT-6 field and laboratory trials for Biological Point Detection will be conducted in September 2000 and January 2001 respectively, and will be announced at a later date. The intent of JFT-6 is to assess candidate technologies for potential inclusion in programs such as the Joint Biological Standoff Detection System. Trials will be blind and will consist of a series of simulant and/or interferent aerosol cloud releases. Devices will be evaluated for their ability to detect and possibly track, map, and/or identify these clouds. Some devices may be able to perform more than one of the above functions. JFT-6 has two objectives: 1) To provide developers an opportunity to demonstrate their devices' potential for inclusion in current and future biological detection programs, and2) To offer developers an opportunity to obtain unique performance data that can be used to further their development work. To be considered for participation, developers/sponsors must supply the following information in writing no later than the close of business February 7, 2000: A description of the device, its capabilities and the technology it employs; all relevant test reports; how long the item has been in development and/or production. Information must be sent to the following address: JPO-BD, ATTN: SFAE-BD (Ms. Trudel), 5201 Leesburg Pike, Suite 1200, Falls Church, VA 22041-3203, Or email to: trudeln@jpobd.osd.mil. Developers must also complete and submit a questionnaire and a Laser & Safety Data Sheet by February 7, 2000, which can be found at the JPO-BD web site www.jpobd.net. Where you see the flashing "JFT-6 Standoff Forms", simply click on one of the html links JFT Standoff Questionnaire or Laser & Safety Data Sheet. Both of these links will take you to an electronic form that you will fill out on-line. At the end of the form just click on submit and then click on the other html link to complete the other form. As the sponsor of Joint Field Trials, JPO-BD will fully fund DPG to execute the test. Participants, however, are expected to fund their own travel costs and accommodations. Participants are also expected to fund their own development efforts or seek sponsorship from an R&D government agency. All recipients of this announcement letter are encouraged to share this information with other developers and/or potential interested parties. All questions concerning JFT-6 should be directed to the JPO-BD Test Manager, Ms. Nicole Trudel, 703-681-4947/9600; Fax -3454, DSN prefix. WEB: Click on "Laser and Safety Data Sheet" html link and, http://www.jpobd.net. Posted 12/21/99 (W-SN410513).

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