JOINT FIELD TRIAL-6 FOR BIOLOGICAL POINT DETECTION The Joint Program Office for Biological Defense (JPO-BD) is co-sponsoring JFT-6 for point biological detection at Defenc Research Establishment Suffield in Alberta, Canada. These outdoor field trials are scheduled to run from 28 August to 15 September 2000. Equipment will need to arrive approximately one week prior to test commencement. It should also be noted that JFT-6 standoff and JFT-6 laboratory for Biological Point Detection will be conducted in July 2000 and January 2001 respectively. Each JFT is announced separately. The intent of JFT-6 for point is to assess candidate technologies for potential inclusion in programs such as the Joint Biological Point Detection System (Block II). In addition, Canada hopes to promote open testing and demonstration of detection systems so that their government can more readily assess potential technologies for future adoption. 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. JFT-6 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 March 3, 2000: (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), 5201 Leesburg Pike, Suite 1200, Falls Church, VA 22041-3203, Or email to: trudeln@jpobd.osd.mil. As the co-sponsors of JFT-6 for point, DRES will fully fund the test execution. 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 761. WEB: Click here to learn more about JPO-BD and the Joint, http://www.jpobd.net. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Test Manager via e-mail, trudeln@jpobd.osd.mil. Posted 01/20/00 (W-SN417265).

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