JOINT FIELD TRIAL-5 (JFT-5) FOR BIOLOGICAL POINT DETECTION COMPONENT/SYSTEM TESTING. The Joint Program Office for Biological Defense (JPO-BD) has conducted biological JFTs since 1994. The JPO-BD is preparing for JFT-5. It will be conducted 21 Sep -- 16 Oct 98 and Jan 99 (exact dates TBD) at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. The objective of this field trial is to provide developers an opportunity to demonstrate their devices' potential for inclusion in current and future biological programs managed by the JPO-BD. JFTs also allow developers with less advanced systems a chance to obtain unique performance data to help further their development. The JFT is an internationally recognized forum; devices participating in JFT-5 may become visible to a number of U.S. and foreign agencies. JFT-5 will assess candidate technologies for potential inclusion or transition into biological detection acquisition programs such as the Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS), the Joint Biological Remote Early Warning System (JBREWS), and the Anti-Bio Terrorism/Consequence Management Program. Devices will be evaluated for their functionality as triggers, collectors, detectors or identifiers. 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 the JPO-BD no later than close of business 26 May 98. A description of the device(s) to include its capabilities and characteristics, all relevant test reports and how long it has been in development/production. Please send all requests to the attention of Mr. Tom Emsley at 703-681-3456 or email to emsleyt@jpobd.osd.mil. WEB: Click here for additional information about bio defense and domestic preparedness programs., www.cbdcom.apgea.army.mil/cbdcom/sitemap.html. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the technical representative, Tom Emsley., emsleyt@jpobd.osd.mil.

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