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JPEO-CBD Seeks Comments on CBRN Sensor Interface Standards

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Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

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The Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense (JPEO-CBD) is soliciting industry comments on a set of physical and electronic standards for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) sensors. The objective of these standards is to provide a common architecture, communications mechanism, physical interconnect, and basic command and report structures for future CBRN sensors. Sol. No. SPAWAR_Headquarters_MKTSVY_5335E. Respond by Nov. 30. Contact: Mark Schweer, contract specialist, 619-524- 7165, mark.schweer@navy.mil.

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