JOINT FIELD TRIAL-7 FOR POINT BIOLOGICAL DETECTION -- OUTDOOR FIELD TRIAL

Notice Date

April 16, 2001

Contracting Office

Joint Program Office for Biological Defense, 5203 Leesburg Pike, Skyline #2, Suite 1609, Falls Church, VA 22041-3203

ZIP Code

22041-3203

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the JFT POC at the Joint Program (trudeln@jpobd.osd.mil)

Description

The Joint Program Office for Biological Defense (JPO-BD) is co-sponsoring JFT-7 for point biological detection with the Technical Base Program and the Defence Evaluation Research Agency (DERA) at CBD Porton Down, Salisbury Wiltshire, UK. These outdoor field trials are scheduled to run from 1-19 October 2001. Equipment will need to arrive approximately one week prior to test commencement. The intent of JFT-7 for point is to assess candidate technologies for potential inclusion in US programs such as the Joint Biological Point Detection System (Block II) and UK programs such as the NBDS and the UBDS. This is a system-level test; The UK expects to deliver fielding within 2-4 years. Although the intent is to identify appropriate technology for our programs, neither the UK nor the US are under any obligation to select participating technologies. 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/or identify these clouds. Some devices may be able to perform more than one function. The ideal candidate will be a networked/unmanned system of systems although it is not required provided the potential for networking is high. JFT-7 for point technology has two objectives: 1) To provide developers an opportunity to demonstrate their devices' potential for inclusion in current and future biological detection programs, and 2) 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 May 25, 2001: (Space is limited. Submissions received after this date will not be accepted.) 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), 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 1609, Falls Church, VA 22041-3203, Or email to: trudeln@jpobd.osd.mil. As sponsors of JFT-7 for point, DERA will fully fund the test execution. Participants, however, are expected to fund their own travel costs and accommodations, and to provide equipment/operator for the test at no-charge to the US or UK. 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-7 should be directed to the JPO-BD Test Manager, Ms. Nicole Trudel, 703-681-4947/9600; Fax -3454, DSN prefix 761, or to the UK Test Director, Mr. Ken Reid, +44 1980-613940/614647; FAX -613987, kreid2@dera.gov.uk.

Web Link

Click here to learn more about Joint Field Trials (http://www.jpobd.net/jft2_fs.htm)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010418/SPMSC012.HTM (W-106 SN50J341)