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RF protection shall be installed at the direction of the CTTA when a SCIF

utilizes electronic processing and does not provide adequate RF attenuation at the
inspectable space boundary. It is recommended for all applications where RF
interference from the outside of the SCIF is a concern inside the SCIF.

Installation of RF protection should be done using either the drawings or

Best

Practices Guidelines for Architectural Radio Frequency Shielding,

prepared by the

Technical Requirements Steering Committee under the Center for Security
Evaluation. This document is available through the Center for Security Evaluation,
Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ONCIX/CSE).

Vault Construction Criteria

GSA-approved modular vaults meeting Federal Specification AA-V-2737 or one of
the following construction methods may be used:

Reinforced Concrete Construction

(1)

Walls, floor, and ceiling will be a minimum thickness of eight inches of

reinforced concrete.

(2)

The concrete mixture will have a comprehensive strength rating of at least

2,500 pounds per square inch (psi).

(3)

Reinforcing will be accomplished with steel reinforcing rods, a minimum of

⅝ inches in diameter, positioned centralized in the concrete pour and spaced
horizontally and vertically six inches on center; rods will be tied or welded at the
intersections.

(4)

The reinforcing is to be anchored into the ceiling and floor to a minimum

depth of one-half the thickness of the adjoining member.

Steel-Lined Construction Where Unique Structural Circumstances Do Not Permit

Construction of a Concrete Vault

(1)

Construction will use ¼ inch-thick steel alloy-type plates having

characteristics of high-yield and high-tensile strength.

(2)

The steel plates are to be continuously welded to load-bearing steel members

of a thickness equal to that of the plates.

(3)

If the load-bearing steel members are being placed in a continuous floor and

ceiling of reinforced concrete, they must be firmly affixed to a depth of one-half
the thickness of the floor and ceiling.

(4)

If floor and/or ceiling construction is less than six inches of reinforced

concrete, a steel liner is to be constructed the same as the walls to form the floor
and ceiling of the vault. Seams where the steel plates meet horizontally and
vertically are to be continuously welded together.

All vaults shall be equipped with a GSA-approved Class 5 vault door.

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Floor and Ceiling Construction Criteria

Floors and ceilings shall be constructed to meet the same standards for force

protection and acoustic protection as walls.

All floor and ceiling penetrations shall be kept to a minimum.

SCIF Door Criteria

There shall be only one primary SCIF entrance where visitor control is conducted.

Primary entrance doors shall be equipped with the following:

(1)

A GSA-approved pedestrian door deadbolt meeting Federal Specification FF-

L- 2890.

(2)

A combination lock meeting Federal Specification FF-L 2740A.

(3)

An approved access-control device (see Chapter 8).

(4)

May be equipped with a high security keyway for use in the event of an

access control system failure.

With AO approval, additional entrance doors may be designated for use by SCIF

residents provided that the doors are equipped with an approved access control
system and are secured with an approved dead bolt or lock when the SCIF is not
occupied. The dead-bolt shall not be accessible from the exterior.

When practical, entrance doors should incorporate a vestibule to preclude visual

observation and enhance acoustic protection.

All perimeter SCIF doors shall be equipped with an automatic, non-hold door-closer

which shall be installed internal to the SCIF, if possible.

Emergency exit doors shall:

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Be secured with deadlocking panic hardware on the inside.

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Have no exterior hardware.

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Be alarmed 24/7.

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Provide a local audible annunciation when opened.

Hinge pins that are accessible from outside of the SCIF door shall be modified to

prevent removal of the door, e.g., welded, set screws, etc.

SCIF doors and frame assemblies shall meet acoustic requirements as described in

Chapter 9 unless declared a non-discussion area.

All perimeter doors shall be alarmed in accordance with Chapter 7.

Perimeter doors shall comply with applicable building, safety, and accessibility codes

and requirements.

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Perimeter doors shall meet TEMPEST requirements when applicable.

10.

Wood doors shall be 1 ¾ inch-thick solid wood core (wood stave).

11.

Steel doors shall meet following specifications:

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1 ¾ inch-thick face steel equal to 18 gauge.

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Hinges reinforced to 7 gauge.

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Door closure reinforced to 12 gauge.

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Lock area predrilled and/or reinforced to 10 gauge.

12.

A vault door shall not be used to control day access to a facility. To mitigate both

security and safety concerns, a vestibule with an access control device may be
constructed.

13.

Roll-up Door Specifications

A roll-up door cannot be treated for acoustics and shall only be located in an area

of the SCIF that is designated as a non-discussion area.

Roll-up doors shall be 18 gauge steel or greater and shall be secured inside the

SCIF using dead-bolts on both the right and left side of the door.

14.

Double Door Specifications

One of the doors shall be secured at the top and bottom with deadbolts.

An astragal strip shall be attached to one door (could be either the secured or the

movable door depending on the inward/outward swing of door assembly) to prevent
observation of the SCIF through the cracks between the doors.

Each door shall have an independent high-security switch.

SCIF Window Criteria

Every effort should be made to minimize or eliminate windows in the SCIF,

especially on the ground floor.

Windows shall be non-opening.

Windows shall be protected by security alarms in accordance with Chapter 7 when

they are within 18 feet of the ground or an accessible platform.

Windows shall provide visual and acoustic protection.

Windows shall be treated to provide RF protection when recommended by the CTTA.

All windows less than 18 feet above the ground or from the nearest platform

affording access to the window (measured from the bottom of the window), shall be
protected against forced entry and meet the standard for the perimeter.

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SCIF Perimeter Penetrations Criteria

All penetrations of perimeter walls shall be kept to a minimum.

Metallic penetrations may require TEMPEST countermeasures, to include dielectric

breaks or grounding, when recommended by the CTTA.

Utilities servicing areas other than the SCIF shall not transit the SCIF unless

mitigated with AO approval.

Utilities should enter the SCIF at a single point.

All utility (power and signal) distribution on the interior of a perimeter wall treated

for acoustics or RF shall be surface mounted, contained in a raceway, or an additional
wall shall be constructed using furring strips as stand-off from the existing wall assembly.
If the construction of an additional wall is used, gypsum board may be ⅜ inch-thick and
need only go to the false ceiling.

Installation of additional conduit penetration for future utility expansion is

permissible provided the expansion conduit is filled with acoustic fill and capped (end of
pipe cover).

Vents and Ducts

All vents and ducts shall be protected to meet the acoustic requirements of the

SCIF. (See Figure 4, Typical Air (Z) Duct Penetration, for example.)

Walls surrounding duct penetrations shall be finished to eliminate any opening

between the duct and the wall.

All vents or duct openings that penetrate the perimeter walls of a SCIF and exceed

96 square inches shall be protected with permanently affixed bars or grills.

(1)

If one dimension of the penetration measures less than six inches, bars or

grills are not required.

(2)

When metal sound baffles or wave forms are permanently installed and set

no farther apart than six inches in one dimension, then bars or grills are not
required.

(3)

If bars are used, they shall be a minimum of ½ inch diameter steel, welded

vertically and horizontally six inches on center; a deviation of ½ inch in vertical
and/or horizontal spacing is permissible.

(4)

If grills are used, they shall be of ¾ inch-mesh, #9 (10 gauge), case-hardened,

expanded metal.

(5)

If bars or grill are required, an access port shall be installed inside the secure

perimeter of the SCIF to allow visual inspection of the bars or grill. If the area
outside the SCIF is controlled (SECRET or equivalent proprietary space), the
inspection port may be installed outside the perimeter of the SCIF and be secured
with an AO-approved high-security lock. This shall be noted in the FFC.

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Alarm Response Time Criteria for SCIFs within the U.S.

Response times for Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) shall meet 32 CFR Parts 2001 and
2004.

Closed Storage response time of 15 minutes.

Open Storage response time within 15 minutes of the alarm annunciation if the

area is covered by SID or a five minute alarm response time if it is not.

Secure Working Areas (SWA)

SWAs are accredited facilities used for discussing, handling, and/or processing SCI, but
where SCI will not be stored.

The SWA shall be controlled at all times by SCI-indoctrinated individuals or secured

with a GSA-approved combination lock.

The SCIF shall be alarmed in accordance with Chapter 7 with an initial alarm

response time of 15 minutes.

Access control shall be in accordance with Chapter 8.

Perimeter construction shall comply with section 3.C. above.

All SCI used in an SWA shall be removed and stored in GSA-approved security

containers within a SCIF, a vault, or be destroyed when the SWA is unoccupied.

Temporary Secure Working Area (TSWA)

TSWAs are accredited facilities where handling, discussing, and/or processing of SCI is
limited to less than 40-hours per month and the accreditation is limited to 12 months or
less. Extension requests require a plan to accredit as a SCIF or SWA. Storage of SCI is
not permitted within a TSWA.

When a TSWA is in use at the SCI level, access shall be limited to SCI- indoctrinated

persons.

The AO may require an alarm system.

No special construction is required.

When the TSWA is approved for SCI discussions, sound attenuation specifications of

Chapter 9 shall be met.

The AO may require a TSCM evaluation if the facility has not been continuously

controlled at the SECRET level.

When the TSWA is not in use at the SCI level, the following shall apply:

The TSWA shall be secured with a high-security, AO-approved key or

combination lock.

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Figure 1

Wall A – Suggested Standard Acoustic Wall Construction

Controlled Area

Uncontrolled Area

1. Depending on height true floor to true ceiling and weight, metal studs shall be in the range of 20
Gauge to 16 gauge.

Bottom of Deck

Sealant all around Duct Openings or

Pipe/Conduit Penetrations

**5/8” gypsum wallboard

“

sound attenuation material,

fastened in such a way as to prevent

it from sliding down and leaving void

at the top.

Acoustical Ceiling

with metal angle moldings

and steel support grid systems

Fire

Safe or non

shrink grout in all

voids above track.

Wall Finish as scheduled with

finish continuous above any false

ceiling

5/8” gypsum wallboard – sound group 4
requires additional layer of 5/8” wallboard

Wall Base and

Scheduled flooring

Continuous track (Top &Bottom)

w/ anchors at 32

”

o.c

. maximum

–

Bed

in continuous beads of acoustical sealant

2 CTTA recommended countermeasures (foil backed wallboard or R-foil ) shall be installed
IAW

Best Practice Guidelines For Architectural Radio Frequency Shielding.

3. Any electrical or communications outlets required on perimeter walls shall be surface
mounted.

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Figure 2. Wall B - Suggested Construction for Expanded Metal

Bottom of Deck

Fire saf

or non

shrink grout

in all voids above track

5/8" Gypsum Wall Board (GWB) on 5/8”
16 gauge metal stud framing at 16” o.c.

Acoustical ceiling with metal
Angle moldings & support grid
system

Wall Finish as scheduled –
Ensure finish is continuous above any
Acoustical (“false”) ceiling

¾” #9 10 gauge expanded metal spot
Welded every 6” or screwed with
Washers or fastener system to vertical
Every 6” to 16 gauge studs and to
Deck and floor track

16 gauge continuous track (Top &
Bottom) w/anchors at 32” o.c.
(maximum) – Bed in 2 continuous
Beads of acoustic sealant

Wall Base as scheduled

Floor Finish as scheduled

Notes:

This detail is intended for 'new construction'

AO must approve any variations in expanded metal use

2 CTTA recommended countermeasures (foil backed wallboard or R-foil ) shall be installed IAW

Best Practice

Guidelines for Architectural Radio Frequency Shielding.

3. Any electrical or communications outlets required on perimeter walls shall be surface mounted.

Controlled Area

Uncontrolled Area

5/8" Gypsum Wall Board (GWB) on 5/8”
16 gauge metal stud framing at 16” o.c.

Acoustic material – material shall be
Fastened in such a way as to prevent
It from sliding down and leaving a
Void at the top.

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Figure 3 Wall C – Suggested Construction for Plywood

Bottom of Deck

Fire saf

or non

shrink grout

in all voids above track

5/8" Gypsum Wall Board (GWB) on 5/8”
16 gauge metal stud framing at 16” o.c.

Acoustical ceiling with metal
Angle moldings & support grid
system

Wall Finish as scheduled –
Ensure finish is continuous above any
Acoustical (“false”) ceiling

5/8” plywood affixed 8 ft vertical
And 4 ft horizontal to 16 gauge studs,
And Deck and floor track
With glue and screwed with steel #10
Self-tapping screws every 12 inches

16 gauge continuous track (Top &
Bottom) w/anchors at 32” o.c.
(maximum) – Bed in 2 continuous
Beads of acoustic sealant

Wall Base as scheduled

Floor Finish as scheduled

Notes:

This detail is intended for 'new construction'

AO must approve any variations in expanded metal use

2 CTTA recommended countermeasures (foil backed wallboard or R-foil ) shall be installed IAW

Best Practice

Guidelines for Architectural Radio Frequency Shielding.

3. Any electrical or communications outlets required on perimeter walls shall be surface mounted.

Controlled Area

Uncontrolled Area

5/8" Gypsum Wall Board (GWB) on 5/8”
16 gauge metal stud framing at 16” o.c.

Acoustic material – material shall be
Fastened in such a way as to prevent
It from sliding down and leaving a
Void at the top.

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Figure 4

Typical Perimeter Air (Z) Duct Penetration

Acoustically rated partition

(Plan view)

Acoustically lined, thru-wall

sheet metal transfer duct

Man-bar at partition

if duct opening size

exceeds 96 SI

Rev. 04-05

Access hatch

(In bottom of duct)

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Chapter 4

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Chapter 4.

SCIFs Outside the U.S. and NOT Under Chief of Mission (COM)

Authority

General

Requirements outlined here apply only to SCIFs located outside of the U.S., its

territories and possessions, that are not under COM authority.

The application and effective use of SID may allow AOs to deviate from this

guidance at Category II and III facilities.

Establishing Construction Criteria Using Threat Ratings

The Department of State‟s (DoS) Security Environment Threat List (SETL) shall be

used in the selection of appropriate construction criteria based on technical threat rating.

If the SETL does not have threat information for the city of construction, the SETL

threat rating for the closest city within a given country shall apply. When only the capital
is noted, it will represent the threat for all SCIF construction within that country.

Based on technical threat ratings, building construction has been divided into the

following three categories for construction purposes:

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Category I - Critical or High Technical Threat, High Vulnerability Buildings

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Category II - High Technical Threat, Low Vulnerability Buildings

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Category III - Low and Medium Technical Threat

Facilities in Category I Areas

Open Storage Facilities

(1)

Open storage is to be avoided in Category I areas. The head of the IC

element shall certify mission essential need and approve on case-by-case basis.
When approved, open storage should only be allowed when the host facility is
manned 24-hours-per-day by a cleared U.S. presence or the SCIF is continuously
occupied by U.S. SCI-indoctrinated personnel.

(2)

SCI shall be contained within approved vaults or Class M or greater modular

vaults.

(3)

The SCIF shall be alarmed in accordance with Chapter 7.

(4)

Access control shall be in accordance with Chapter 8.

(5)

An alert system and/or duress alarm is recommended.

(6)

Initial alarm response time shall be five minutes.

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Closed Storage Facilities

(1)

The SCIF perimeter shall provide five minutes of forced-entry protection.

(Refer to Wall B or Wall C construction methods.)

(2)

The SCIF shall be alarmed in accordance with Chapter 7.

(3)

Access control system shall be in accordance with Chapter 8.

(4)

SCI shall be stored in GSA-approved containers or in an area that meets vault

construction standards.

(5)

Initial alarm response time shall be within 15 minutes.

Continuous Operation Facilities

(1)

An alert system and duress alarm is required.

(2)

The capability shall exist for storage of all SCI in GSA-approved security

containers or vault.

(3)

The emergency plan shall be tested semi-annually.

(4)

Perimeter walls shall comply with enhanced wall construction methods in

accordance Wall B or C standards.

(5)

The SCIF shall be alarmed in accordance with Chapter 7.

(6)

Access control shall be in accordance with Chapter 8.

(7)

Initial response time shall be five minutes.

SWAs

Construction and use of SWAs is not authorized for facilities in Category I areas
because of the significant risk to SCI.

TSWAs

Construction and use of TSWAs is not authorized for facilities in Category I areas
because of the significant risk to SCI.

Facilities in Category II and III Areas

Open Storage Facilities

(1)

Open storage is to be avoided in Category II areas. The head of the IC

(2)

In Category III areas, open storage should only be allowed when the host

facility is manned 24-hours-per-day by a cleared U.S. presence or the SCIF is
continuously occupied by U.S. SCI-indoctrinated personnel.

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(3)

The SCIF perimeter shall provide five minutes of forced-entry protection.

(Refer to Wall B or Wall C construction methods.)

(4)

The SCIF shall be alarmed in accordance with Chapter 7.

(5)

Access control shall be in accordance with Chapter 8.

(6)

An alert system and/or duress alarm is recommended.

(7)

Initial alarm response time shall be five minutes.

Closed Storage Facilities

(1)

The SCIF perimeter shall provide five minutes of forced-entry protection.

(Refer to Wall B or Wall C construction methods.)

(2)

The SCIF must be alarmed in accordance with Chapter 7.

(3)

Access control system shall be in accordance with Chapter 8.

(4)

SCI shall be stored in GSA-approved containers.

(5)

Initial alarm response time shall be within 15 minutes.

Continuous Operation Facilities

(1)

Wall A - Standard wall construction shall be utilized.

(2)

The SCIF shall be alarmed in accordance with Chapter 7.

(3)

Access control shall be in accordance with Chapter 8.

(4)

Initial response time shall be five minutes.

(5)

An alert system and/or duress alarm is recommended.

(6)

The capability shall exist for storage of all SCI in GSA-approved security

containers.

(7)

The emergency plan shall be tested semi-annually.

SWAs

(1)

Perimeter walls shall comply with standard Wall A construction.

(2)

The SCIF shall be alarmed in accordance with Chapter 7.

(3)

Access control shall be in accordance with Chapter 8.

(4)

Initial alarm response time shall be within 15 minutes.

(5)

The SWA shall be controlled at all times by SCI-indoctrinated individuals or

secured with a GSA-approved combination lock.

(6)

An alert system and/or duress alarm is recommended.

(7)

All SCI used in an SWA shall be removed and stored in GSA-approved

security containers within a SCIF or be destroyed.

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(8)

The emergency plan shall be tested semi-annually.

TSWAs

(1)

No special construction is required.

(2)

The AO may require an alarm system.

(3)

When the TSWA is approved for SCI discussions, sound attenuation

specifications of Chapter 9 shall be met.

(4)

When a TSWA is in use at the SCI level, access shall be limited to SCI-

indoctrinated persons.

(5)

The AO may require a TSCM evaluation if the facility has not been

continuously controlled at the SECRET level.

(6)

When a TSWA is

not

in use at the SCI level, the following shall apply:

(a)

The TSWA shall be secured with a high security, AO-approved key or

combination lock.

(b)

Access shall be limited to personnel possessing a U.S. SECRET

clearance.

Personnel

SSM Responsibilities

Ensures the security integrity of the construction site (hereafter referred to as the

“site”).

Develops and implements a CSP.

Ensures that the SSM shall have 24-hour unrestricted access to the site (or

alternatives shall be stated in CSP).

Conducts periodic security inspections for the duration of the project to ensure

compliance with the CSP.

Documents security violations or deviations from the CSP and notifies the AO.

Maintains a list of all workers used on the project; this list shall become part of

the facility accreditation files.

Implements procedures to deny unauthorized site access.

Works with the construction firm(s) to ensure security of the construction site and

compliance with the requirements set forth in this document.

Notifies the AO if any construction requirements cannot be met.

CST Requirements and Responsibilities

Possesses U. S. TOP SECRET clearances.

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Is specially trained in surveillance and the construction trade to deter technical

penetrations and thwart implanted technical collection devices.

Supplements site access controls, implements screening and inspection

procedures, and, when required by the CSP, monitors construction and personnel.

Is not required when U.S. TOP SECRET-cleared contractors are used

In Category III countries, must do the following:

(1)

Shall begin surveillance of non-cleared workers at the start of SCIF

construction or the installation of major utilities, whichever comes first.

(2)

Upon completion of all work, shall clear and secure the areas for which they

are responsible prior to turning control over to the cleared American guards
(CAGs).

In Category I and II countries, must do the following:

(1)

Shall begin surveillance of non-cleared workers at the start of construction of

public access or administrative areas adjacent to the SCIF, SCIF construction, or
the installation of major utilities, whichever comes first.

(2)

Upon completion of all work, shall clear and secure the areas for which the

CST is responsible prior to turning over control to the CAGs.

On U.S. military installations, when the AO considers the risk acceptable,

alternative countermeasures may be substituted for the use of a CST as prescribed in
the CSP.

CAG Requirements and Responsibilities

Possesses a U.S. SECRET clearance (TOP SECRET required under COM

authority)

Performs access-control functions at all vehicle and pedestrian entrances to the

site except as otherwise noted in the CSP.

(1)

Screens all non-cleared workers, vehicles, and equipment entering or exiting

the site.

(2)

Denies introduction of prohibited materials, such as explosives, weapons,

electronic devices, or other items as specified by the AO or designee.

(3)

Conducts random inspections of site areas to ensure no prohibited materials

have been brought on to the site. (All suspicious materials or incidents shall be
brought to the attention of the SSM or CST.)

Construction Security Requirements

Prior to awarding a construction contract, a CSP for each project shall be developed

by the SSM and approved by the AO.

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Construction plans and all related documents shall be handled and protected in

accordance with the CSP.

For SCIF renovation projects, barriers shall be installed to segregate construction

workers from operational activities. These barriers will provide protection against
unauthorized access and visual observation. Specific guidance shall be contained in the
CSP.

When expanding existing SCIF space into areas not controlled at the SECRET level,

maximum demolition of the new SCIF area is required.

For areas controlled at the SECRET level, or when performing renovations inside

existing SCIF space, maximum demolition is not required.

All requirements for demolition shall be documented in the CSP.

Citizenship and Clearance Requirements for SCIF Construction Personnel

Use of workers from countries identified in the SETL as “critical technical threat

level” or listed on the DoS Prohibited Countries Matrix is prohibited.

General construction of SCIFs shall be performed using U.S. citizens and U.S.

firms.

SCIF finish work (work that includes closing up wall structures; installing,

floating, taping and sealing wallboards; installing trim, chair rail, molding, and
floorboards; painting; etc.) in Category III countries shall be accomplished by
SECRET-cleared, U.S. personnel.

SCIF finish work (work that includes closing up wall structures; installing,

floating, taping and sealing wallboards; installing trim, chair rail, molding, and
floorboards; painting; etc.) in Category I and II countries shall be accomplished by
TOP SECRET-cleared, U.S. personnel.

On military facilities, the AO may authorize foreign national citizens or firms to

perform general construction of SCIFs. In this situation, the SSM shall prescribe,
with AO approval, mitigating strategies to counter security and counterintelligence
threats.

All non-cleared construction personnel shall provide the SSM with biographical

data (full name, current address, Social Security Number (SSN), date and place of
birth (DPOB), proof of citizenship, etc.), and fingerprint cards as allowed by local
laws prior to the start of construction/renovation.

(1)

Two forms of I-9 identification are required to verify U.S. persons.

(2)

Whenever host nation agreements or Status of Forces Agreements make this

information not available, it shall be addressed in the CSP.

When non-U.S. citizens are authorized by the AO:

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(1)

The SSM shall conduct checks of criminal and subversive files, local,

national, and host country agency files, through liaison channels and consistent
with host country laws.

(2)

Checks shall be conducted of CIA indices through the country‟s Director of

National Intelligence (DNI) representative and appropriate in-theater U.S. military
authorities.

Access to sites shall be denied or withdrawn if adverse security,

Counterintelligence (CI), or criminal activity is revealed. The SSM shall notify the
AO when access to the site is denied or withdrawn.

For new facilities, the following apply:

(1)

Non-cleared workers, monitored by CSTs, may perform the installation of

major utilities and feeder lines.

(2)

Installation shall be observed at perimeter entry points and when any

trenches are being filled.

(3)

The number of CSTs shall be determined by the size of the project (square

footage and project scope) as outlined in the CSP.

For existing facilities, the following apply:

(1)

Non-cleared workers, monitored by CSTs or cleared escorts, may perform

maximum demolition and debris removal.

(2)

TOP SECRET-cleared workers shall be used to renovate or construct SCIF

space.

(3)

SECRET-cleared individuals may perform the work when escorted by TOP

SECRET-cleared personnel.

(4)

SCI-indoctrinated escorts are not required when the existing SCIF has been

sanitized or a barrier has been constructed to separate the operational areas from
the areas identified for construction.

Prior to initial access to the site, all construction personnel shall receive a security

briefing by the SSM or designee on the security procedures to be followed.

If a construction worker leaves the project under unusual circumstances, the SSM

shall document the occurrence and notify the AO. The AO shall review for CI
concerns.

The SSM may require cleared escorts or CSTs for non-cleared workers

performing work exterior to the SCIF that may affect SCIF security.

The ratio of escort personnel to construction personnel shall be determined by the

SSM on a case-by-case basis and documented in the CSP. Prior to assuming escort
duties, all escorts shall receive a briefing regarding their responsibilities.

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Access Control of Construction Sites

Access control to the construction site and the use of badges are required.

Guards are required for SCIF construction outside the U.S.

All site control measures used shall be documented in the CSP. The following are

site control measures that should be considered:



Identity verification.



Random searches at site entry and exit points.



Signs, in English and other appropriate languages, at all entry points listing
prohibited and restricted items (e.g., cameras, firearms, explosives, drugs,
etc.).



Physical security barriers to deny unauthorized access.



Vehicle inspections.

Guards

(1)

Local guards, supervised by CAGs and using procedures established by the

AO and documented in the CSP, may search all non-cleared personnel, bags,
toolboxes, packages, etc., each time they enter or exit the site.

(2)

In Category I countries, CAGs shall be assigned to protect the site and

surrounding area as defined in the CSP.

(3)

For existing SCIFs, TOP SECRET/SCI-indoctrinated guards are not required

to control access to the site or secure storage area (SSA) provided that TOP
SECRET/SCI-indoctrinated personnel are present on a 24-hour basis and
prescribed post security resources are in place.

(4)

Use of non-cleared U.S. guards or non-U.S. guards to control access to the

site or SSA requires the prior approval of the AO. A SECRET-cleared, U.S.
citizen must supervise any non-cleared or non-U.S. guards. Non-cleared or non-
U.S. guards shall not have unescorted access to the site.

Procurement of Construction Materials

General Standards. These standards apply to construction materials (hereafter

referred to as “materials”) used in SCIF construction outside the U.S. These standards do
not apply to installations on a roof contiguous to the SCIF provided there is no SCIF
penetration.

Procurements shall be in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations.

In exceptional circumstances, SSMs may deviate from procurement standards

with a waiver; such deviation shall be noted in the CSP.

For building construction projects in Category III countries, cleared U.S. citizens

may randomly select up to 35% of building materials from non-specific general

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construction materials for SCIF construction. Random selection may exceed 35%
only if materials can be individually inspected.

For building construction projects in Category I and II countries, cleared U.S.

citizens may randomly select up to 25% of building materials from non-specific
general construction materials for SCIF construction. Random selection may exceed
25% only if materials can be individually inspected.

Procurement of materials from host or third party countries identified in the SETL

as critical for technical intelligence or listed in the DoS Prohibited Countries Matrix
is prohibited.

All such materials must be selected immediately upon receipt of the shipment and

transported to secure storage.

Inspectable Materials

Inspectable materials may be procured from U.S. suppliers without security

restrictions.

The purchase of inspectable materials from host or third party countries requires

advanced approval from the AO.

Procurement of materials from host or third party countries identified in the SETL

as critical for technical intelligence or listed in the DoS Prohibited Countries Matrix
is prohibited.

All inspectable materials procured in host and third party countries, or shipped to

site in unsecured manner, shall be inspected using an AO-approved method as
outlined in the CSP and then moved to an SSA.

Random selection of all inspectable material selected from stock stored outside of

the SSA shall be inspected using AO-approved methods outlined in the CSP prior to
use in SCIF construction.

Non-Inspectable Materials

Non-inspectable materials may be procured from U.S. suppliers or other AO-

approved channels with subsequent secure transportation to the SSA at the
construction site.

Non-inspectable materials may be procured in a host or third party country if

randomly selected by U.S. citizens with a security clearance level approved by the
AO.

Materials shall be randomly chosen from available suppliers (typically three or

more) without advance notice to, or referral from, the selected supplier and without
reference of the intended use of material in a SCIF.

Selections shall be made from available shelf stock and transported securely to an

SSA.

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Secure Transportation for Construction Material

Inspectable Materials

Secure transportation of inspectable materials is not required, but materials shall

be inspected using procedures approved by the AO prior to use.

Once inspected, all inspectable materials shall be stored in a SSA prior to use.

If securely procured, securely shipped, and stored in a secure environment,

inspectable materials may be utilized within the SCIF without inspection.

Non-Inspectable Materials

Non-inspectable materials include inspectable materials when the site does not

possess the capability to inspect them by AO-approved means.

Non-inspectable materials shall be securely procured and shipped to site by secure

transportation from the U.S., a secure logistics facility, or low threat third party
country using one of the following secure methods:

(1)

Securely packaged or containerized and under the 24-hour control of an

approved courier or escort office. (Escorted shipments shall be considered
compromised if physical custody or direct visual observation is lost by the escort
officer during transit. Non-inspectable materials that are confirmed or suspected
of compromise shall not be used in a SCIF.)

(2)

Securely shipped using approved transit security technical safeguards capable

of detecting evidence of tampering or compromise. (An unescorted container
protected by technical means (“trapped”) is considered compromised if evidence
of tampering of the protective technology is discovered, or if an unacceptable
deviation from the approved transit security plan occurs. Non-inspectable
materials that are confirmed or suspected of compromise shall not be used in a
SCIF.).

(3)

Non-inspectable materials shall be shipped using the following surface and

air carriers in order of preference:



U.S. Military



U.S. Flag Carriers



Foreign Flag Carriers

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Secure Storage of Construction Material

A SSA shall be established and maintained for the secure storage of all SCIF

construction material and equipment. An SSA is characterized by true floor to true
ceiling, slab-to-slab construction of some substantial material, and a solid wood-core or
steel-clad door equipped with an AO-approved security lock.

All inspected and securely shipped materials shall be placed in the SSA upon arrival

and stored there until required for installation.

Alternative SSAs may include the following:

A shipping container located within a secure perimeter that is locked, alarmed,

and monitored.

A room or outside location enclosed by a secure perimeter that is under direct

observation by a SECRET-cleared U.S. citizen.

The SSA shall be under the control of CAGs or other U.S. personnel holding at least

U.S. SECRET clearances.

Supplemental security requirements for SSAs shall be set forth in the CSP and may

vary depending on the location and/or threat to the construction site.

Technical Security

TEMPEST countermeasures shall be pre-engineered into the construction of the

SCIF.

In Category I countries, a TSCM inspection shall be required for new SCIF

construction or for significant renovations (50% or more of SCIF replacement cost).

In Category II and III countries, a TSCM inspection may be required by the AO for

new SCIF construction or significant renovations (50% or more of SCIF replacement
cost).

A TSCM inspection shall be required if uncontrolled space is converted (maximum

demolition) to new SCIF space.

When a TSCM inspection is not conducted, a mitigation strategy based on a physical

security inspection that identifies preventative and corrective countermeasures shall be
developed to address any technical security concerns.

Interim Accreditations

Upon completion of a successful inspection, the respective agency‟s AO may issue an

Interim Accreditation pending receipt of required documentation.

If documentation is complete, AOs may issue an Interim Accreditation pending the

final inspection.

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SCIFs Outside the U.S. and Under Chief of Mission Authority

Applicability

This portion applies to the construction of SCIFs located overseas and that are on any

compound that falls under the DoS COM authority or created to support any Tenant
Agency that falls under COM authority.

The creation of new SCIF space at facilities that fall under COM authority is

governed by both ICDs and Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) standards published
as 12 Foreign Affairs Handbook-6 (12 FAH-6). If there is a conflict between the
standards, the more stringent shall apply.

For SCIFs constructed in new facilities (new compound or new office building under

COM authority), the proponent activity shall coordinate specific requirements for the
proposed SCIF with the DoS/Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO).

For existing facilities under COM authority, the project proponent activity must

coordinate SCIF requirements with DoS/Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), the
affected Embassy or Consulate (through the Regional Security Officer (RSO) and
General Services Officer (GSO)), and DoS/OBO.

Temporary or tactical SCIFs may only be authorized by exception for facilities under

COM authority. The AO of the tenant agency shall notify both the RSO and the DoS AO
of the requirement and the expected duration of these facilities. Prior to accreditation, the
tenant agency AO must coordinate with the DoS AO.

General Guidelines

SCIFs located under COM authority outside the U.S. are located within the CAA.

Prior to initiating any SCIF implementation process for upgrade or new construction

in an existing office building, the tenant agency CSA shall do the following:

Obtain concurrence from the Post„s Counterintelligence Working Group (CIWG).

Obtain written approval from the COM.

Notify the DoS AO of CWIG and COM approvals.

Coordinate OSPB preliminary survey with the post RSO/Engineering Services

Office (ESO) if space is not core CAA.

A Preliminary Survey shall be developed by the RSO/ESO and submitted to DoS/DS

for review and approval prior to awarding a construction contract. A CSP shall then be
developed by the tenant and forwarded to DoS/OBO for processing.

All SCIF design, construction, or renovation shall be in compliance with OSPB

standards for facilities under COM authority.

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Any waivers that are granted for a SCIF by a waiver authority that would result in

non-compliance with OSPB standards shall require an exception to OSPB standards from
DoS/DS.

Written approval of the request for an exception to OSPB standards must be received

prior to the commencement of any construction projects.

Upon completion of construction, the tenant agency AO will accredit the SCIF for

SCI operations.

Threat Categories

The DoS SETL shall be used in the selection of appropriate construction criteria.

Based on technical threat ratings, building construction has been divided into three
categories for construction purposes:



Category I - Critical or High Technical Threat, High Vulnerability Buildings



Category II - High Technical Threat, Low Vulnerability Buildings



Category III - Low and Medium Technical Threat

High and Low Vulnerability Buildings will be determined in accordance with the

definitions in the OSPB standards.

SCIF design and construction shall comply with the building codes utilized by

DoS/OBO.

SCIF construction projects are subject to the DoS Construction Security Certification

requirements stipulated in Section 160 (a), Public Law 100-204, as amended.
Construction activities may not commence until the required certification has been
obtained from DoS.

SCIF construction projects are subject to permit requirements established by

DoS/OBO.

Open storage in Category I and II areas is to be avoided. The CSA shall certify

mission-essential need and approve on a case-by-case basis.

Open storage shall only be allowed for Category III posts when the host facility is

manned 24-hours per day by a cleared U.S. presence (i.e., Marine Security Guard).

Open storage of SCI material is not authorized in lock-and-leave facilities (i.e., no

Marine Security Guard).

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Construction Requirements

Perimeter Wall Construction (all facilities regardless of type or location).

Perimeter walls shall comply with enhanced wall construction (See drawings for

Walls B and C.)

Perimeter shall meet acoustic protection standards unless designated as a non-

discussion area.

All SCIFs must be alarmed in accordance with Chapter 7.

Initial alarm response times shall be within 15 minutes for closed storage and five

minutes for open storage.

Access control systems shall be in accordance with Chapter 8.

SCI shall be stored in GSA-approved containers.

An alert system and/or duress alarm is recommended.

Continuous Operation Facilities

An alert system and/or duress alarm is recommended.

The capability shall exist for storage of all SCI in GSA-approved security

containers.

The emergency plan shall be tested semi-annually.

The SCIF shall be alarmed in accordance with Chapter 7.

Access control shall be in accordance with Chapter 8.

Initial response time shall be five minutes.

TSWAs

When a TSWA is in use at the SCI level, the following apply:

(1)

Unescorted access shall be limited to SCI-indoctrinated persons.

(2)

The AO may require an alarm system.

(3)

No special construction is required.

(4)

When the TSWA is approved for SCI discussions the following apply:



Sound attenuation specifications of Chapter 9 shall be met.



The AO may require a TSCM evaluation if the facility has not been
continuously controlled at the SECRET level.

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When the TSWA is

not

in use at the SCI level, the following shall apply:

(1)

The TSWA shall be secured with a DoS/DS-approved key or combination

lock.

(2)

Unescorted access shall be limited to personnel possessing a U.S. SECRET

clearance.

SWA

Initial alarm response times shall be within 15 minutes.

The SWA shall be controlled at all times by SCI-indoctrinated individuals or

secured with a GSA-approved combination lock.

The SWA shall be alarmed in accordance with Chapter 7.

Access control shall be in accordance with Chapter 8.

Perimeter walls shall comply with standard Wall A.

An alert system and/or duress alarm is recommended.

All SCI used in a SWA shall be removed and stored in GSA-approved security

containers within a SCIF or be destroyed.

There shall be an emergency plan that is tested semi-annually.

Personnel

SSM Requirements and Responsibilities

Possesses a U.S. TOP SECRET clearance.

Ensures the security integrity of the construction site.

Develops and implements a CSP.

Shall have 24-hour unrestricted access to the site (or alternatives shall be stated in

CSP).

Conducts periodic security inspections for the duration of the project to ensure

compliance with the CSP.

Documents security violations or deviations from the CSP and notifies the RSO

and the tenant AO.

Maintains a list of all workers utilized on the project; this list shall become part of

the facility accreditation files.

Implements procedures to deny unauthorized site access.

Works with the construction firm(s) to ensure security of the construction site and

compliance with the requirements set forth in this document.

Notifies the RSO and tenant AO if any construction requirement cannot be met.

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CST Requirements and Responsibilities

Possesses a TOP SECRET clearance.

Is specially trained in surveillance and the construction trade to deter technical

penetrations and to detect implanted technical collection devices.

Supplements site access controls, implements screening and inspection

procedures, and when required by the CSP, monitors construction and personnel.

Is not required when contractors who are U.S. citizens with U.S. TOP SECRET

clearances are used.

In Category III countries the following shall apply:

(1)

The CST shall begin surveillance of non-cleared workers at the start of SCIF

construction.

(2)

Upon completion of all work, the CST shall clear and secure the areas for

which they are responsible prior to turning control over to the CAGs.

In Category I and II countries the following shall apply:

(1)

The CST shall begin surveillance of non-cleared workers at the start of

construction of public access or administrative areas adjacent to the SCIF, or
SCIF construction, whichever comes first.

(2)

Upon completion of all work, the CST shall clear and secure the areas for

which the CST is responsible prior to turning over control to the CAGs.

CAG Requirements and Responsibilities

Possesses a U.S. TOP SECRET clearance.

Performs access control functions at all vehicle and pedestrian entrances to the

site except as otherwise noted in the CSP.

(1)

Screens all non-cleared workers, vehicles, and equipment entering or exiting

the site.

(2)

Uses walk-through and/or hand-held metal detectors or other means

approved by the RSO or designee to deny introduction of prohibited materials
such as explosives, weapons, electronic devices, or other items as specified by the
RSO or designee.

(3)

Conducts random inspections of site areas to ensure no prohibited materials

have been brought on to the site. All suspicious materials or incidents shall be
brought to the attention of the SSM.

In Category III countries, CAGs shall be assigned to protect the site and

surrounding area at the start of construction of the SCIF or commencement of
operations of the SSA.

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In Category I and II countries, CAGs shall be assigned to protect the site and

surrounding area at the start of construction of the SCIF, areas adjacent to the SCIF,
or commencement of operations of the SSA.

For existing SCIFs, TOP SECRET/SCI-indoctrinated U.S. citizen guards are not

required to control access to the site or SSA provided the following apply:

(1)

TOP SECRET/SCI-indoctrinated U.S. citizens are present on a 24-hour basis

in the SCIF or the SCIF can be properly secured and alarmed.

(2)

Prescribed post security resources are in place to monitor the SSA.

Construction Security Requirements

Prior to awarding a construction contract, a CSP for each project shall be developed

by the SSM and approved by DoS/DS and DoS/OBO and the tenant AO.

Construction plans and all related documents shall be handled and protected in

accordance with the CSP.

For SCIF renovation projects, barriers shall be installed to segregate construction

workers from operational activities. These barriers will provide protection against
unauthorized access and visual observation. Specific guidance shall be contained in the
CSP.

When expanding existing SCIF space into areas not controlled at the SECRET level,

maximum demolition of the new SCIF area is required.

For areas controlled at the SECRET level that meet OSPB pre-conditions, or when

performing renovations inside existing SCIF space, maximum demolition is not required.

All requirements for demolition shall be documented in the CSP.

Periodic security inspections shall be conducted by the SSM or designee for the

duration of the project to ensure compliance with construction design and security
standards.

Citizenship and Clearance Requirements for SCIF Construction Personnel

Use of workers from countries identified as critical for Technical or Human

Intelligence threat, or listed on the DoS Prohibited Countries Matrix, is prohibited.

General construction and finish work is defined by OSPB standards.

General construction of SCIFs shall be performed using U.S. citizens and U.S.

firms. Use of foreign national citizens or firms to perform general construction of
SCIFs may be authorized in accordance with OSPB standards. In this situation, the
CSP shall prescribe mitigating strategies to counter security and counterintelligence
threats.

SCIF finish work shall be accomplished by appropriately cleared personnel as

directed by OSPB standards for CAA construction.

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All non-cleared construction personnel shall provide the SSM with biographical

data (full name, current address, SSN, DPOB, proof of citizenship, etc.), and
fingerprint cards as allowed by local laws prior to the start of construction/renovation.

Two forms of I-9 identification are required to verify U.S. persons.

Whenever host nation agreements make this information not available, it shall be

addressed in the CSP.

When non-U.S. citizens are authorized, the following shall apply:

(1)

The SSM shall conduct, through liaison channels, checks of criminal and

subversive files, local and national; and host country agencies, consistent with
host country laws.

(2)

Checks shall also be conducted of CIA indices through the country‟s DNI

representative and appropriate in-theater U.S. military authorities.

(3)

Access to sites shall be denied or withdrawn if adverse security, CI, or

criminal activity is revealed. The SSM shall notify the AO and RSO when access
to the site is denied or withdrawn.

(4)

For existing facilities, the following apply:



Non-cleared workers monitored by CSTs may perform maximum

demolition for conversion of non-CAA to SCIF. Debris removal by non-

cleared workers must be monitored at a minimum by cleared U. S. citizen
escorts.



TOP SECRET-cleared U.S. citizens must perform maximum demolition

within, or penetrating the perimeter of, an existing SCIF.



TOP SECRET-cleared U.S. citizens shall be used to renovate SCIF space.



SECRET-cleared individuals may perform the work when escorted by

TOP SECRET-cleared U.S. citizens.



SCI-indoctrinated escorts are not required when the existing SCIF has

been sanitized or a barrier has been constructed to separate the operational

areas from the areas identified for construction.

Prior to initial access to the site, all construction personnel shall receive a security

briefing by the SSM or designee on the security procedures to be followed.

If a construction worker leaves the project under unusual circumstances, the SSM

shall document the occurrence and notify the RSO and tenant AO. The RSO shall
review for CI concerns.

The SSM may require cleared escorts or CSTs for non-cleared workers

performing work exterior to the SCIF that may affect SCIF security.

The ratio of escort personnel to construction personnel shall be determined by the

SSM on a case-by-case basis and documented in the CSP. Prior to assuming escort
duties, all escorts shall receive a briefing regarding their responsibilities.

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Access Control of Construction Sites

Access control to the construction site and the use of badges are required.

Guards are required for SCIF construction outside the U.S.

All site control measures used shall be documented in the CSP.

The following site control measures should be considered:

(1)

Identity verification.

(2)

Random searches at site entry and exit points.

(3)

Signs, in English and other appropriate languages, at all entry points listing

prohibited and restricted items (e.g., cameras, firearms, explosives, drugs, etc.).

(4)

Physical security barriers to deny unauthorized access.

(5)

Vehicle inspections.

10.

Local Guards

Local guards, supervised by CAGs and using procedures established by the RSO

and documented in the CSP, may search all non-cleared personnel, bags, toolboxes,
packages, etc., each time they enter or exit the site.

Use of non-cleared U.S. guards or non-U.S. guards to control access to the site or

secure storage area (SSA) requires the prior approval of the RSO. A SECRET-
cleared U.S. citizen must supervise non-cleared or non-U.S. guards. Non-cleared or
non-U.S. guards shall not have unescorted access to the site.

Procurement of Construction Materials

General Standards

These standards apply to construction materials used in SCIF construction under

COM authority. These standards do not apply to installations on a roof contiguous to
the SCIF provided there is no SCIF penetration.

Procurements shall be in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations.

In exceptional circumstances, SSMs may deviate from procurement standards

with a waiver; such deviation shall be noted in the CSP.

For building construction projects in Category III countries, cleared U.S. citizens

may randomly select up to 35% of building materials from non-specific general
construction materials for SCIF construction. Random selection may exceed 35%
only if materials can be individually inspected.

For building construction projects in Category I and II countries, cleared U.S.

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All such materials must be selected immediately upon receipt of the shipment and

transported to secure storage.

Procurement of materials from host or third party countries identified in the SETL

as critical for technical intelligence, or listed on the DoS Prohibited Countries Matrix,
is prohibited.

Inspectable Materials Specifically Destined for SCIF Construction

Inspectable materials specifically destined for SCIF construction may be procured

from U.S. third-country or local suppliers without security restrictions.

All inspectable materials specifically destined for SCIF construction procured in

host and third party countries or shipped to site in an unsecured manner from the U.S.
shall be inspected using a DoS/DS-approved method and then moved to an SSA.

All inspectable material selected from stock stored outside of the SSA shall be

inspected using DoS/DS-approved methods prior to use in SCIF construction.

Non-Inspectable Materials Specifically Destined for SCIF Construction

Non-inspectable materials specifically destined for SCIF construction shall be

procured from U.S. suppliers with subsequent secure transportation to the SSA at the
construction site.

On an exceptional basis, non-inspectable materials may be procured in a host or

third party country if randomly selected by cleared U.S. citizens.

(1)

Materials shall be randomly chosen from available suppliers (typically three

or more) without advance notice to, or referral from, the selected supplier and
with no reference of the intended use of material in a SCIF.

(2)

Such selections shall be made from available shelf stock, brought

immediately under personal control of a cleared U.S. citizen, and transported
securely to an SSA.

(3)

Procurement officials should be circumspect about continually purchasing

non-inspectable materials from the same local suppliers and establishing a pattern
that could be reasonably discernible by hostile intelligence services, foreign
national staff, and suppliers.

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Secure Transportation for Construction Material

Inspectable Materials Specifically Destined for SCIF Construction

Inspectable materials do not require secure transportation but shall be inspected

using procedures approved by the DoS/DS prior to use in the SCIF.

Once inspected, all inspectable items shall be stored in an SSA.

Materials may be utilized within the SCIF without inspection if securely procured,

securely shipped, and stored in a secure environment.

Non-inspectable Materials Specifically Destined for SCIF Construction

Non-inspectable material includes inspectable materials when the site does not

possess the capability to inspect by Do/DS-approved means.

Non-inspectable materials shall be securely procured and shipped to site by secure

transportation from the U.S., a secure logistics facility, or low threat third party
country using one of the following secure methods:

(1)

Securely packaged or containerized and under the 24-hour control of an

approved courier or escort officer. (Escorted shipments shall be considered
compromised if physical custody or direct visual observation is lost by the escort
officer during transit. Non-inspectable materials that are confirmed compromised
or suspected of compromise shall not be used in a SCIF.)

(2)

Securely shipped using approved transit security technical safeguards capable

of detecting evidence of tampering or compromise. (An unescorted container
protected by technical means (“trapped”) is considered compromised if evidence
of tampering of the protective technology is discovered, or if an unacceptable
deviation from the approved transit security plan occurs. Non-inspectable
materials that are confirmed compromised or suspected of compromise shall not
be used in a SCIF.)

(3)

Non-inspectable materials shall be shipped using the following surface and

air carriers in order of preference:



U.S. Military



U.S. Flag Carriers



Foreign Flag Carriers

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