JFT-6 FOR POINT BIOLOGICAL DETECTION -- AIR SAMPLERS The Joint Program Office for Biological Defense (JPO-BD) is sponsoring an Aerosol Simulant Exposure Chamber (ASEC) trial at Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), Utah 6-17 November 2000. The ASEC is a platform for challenging air samplers to determine their collection efficiency. This test is a component of JFT-6. It should be noted that JFT-6 outdoor trials and JFT-6 laboratory trials for Biological Point Detection will be conducted in September 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). Trials will be blind and will consist of a series of simulant challenges within the chamber. Devices will be evaluated for their ability to efficiently collect and concentrate a sample for subsequent analysis. 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 June 30, 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. As always, the JFT itself will be funded by JPO-BD. 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 Joint Field, http://www.jpobd.net. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the JPO-BD test manager, trudeln@jpobd.osd.mil. Posted 03/30/00 (W-SN439676).

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