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SSU Modular SCIFs are available through GSA under the MAS Facilities contract. Under the MAS Program, GSA issues long-term government-wide contracts that provide federal, state, and local government buyers access to commercial products, services, and solutions at pre-negotiated pricing. SSU’s…
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We are excited to announce the availability of Container Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), a cutting-edge solution designed for the secure processing and storage of classified information. Constructed from modified ISO shipping containers, these facilities are engineered to meet or…
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An overview of the construction requirements and uses for a SCIF, or Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility A SCIF (pronounced “skiff”), or Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility, is a facility constructed under specialized standards for the storage and processing of a certain…
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How to know if a modular SCIF meets the needs of your mission Modular construction, where facilities are fabricated off site, transported and then assembled on location, are an increasingly popular construction solution. They also provide a great option for…
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The driving factors affecting the cost of ICD 705 construction Due to the highly specialized requirements that SCIFs and SAPFs need to meet, they are an expensive form of construction. They must be built to the requirements found in the…
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When is a container SCIF the right fit for your project? Most Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) are built into existing buildings as a tenant improvement or created as a standalone building. However, these types of structures don’t meet every…
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What does the Tech Spec require for perimeter wall construction? For SCIFs and SAPFs, your first line of physical, acoustic and emanation security is typically your perimeter wall. Because of this, the ICD 705 Technical Specifications, or Tech Spec, lays…
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Why Security in Depth (SID) is a key consideration when building an ICD 705 facility Multiple lines of defense are one of the strongest ways to protect an asset. This is especially true in SCIF and SAPF construction, where layered…
Read MoreThe benefits of SSU’s Rigid Wall Structural Insulated Panels construction approach for modular SCIF and other facilities Modular construction is a highly popular way to build many facilities, from classrooms to restrooms to high security construction like Sensitive Compartmented Information…
Read MoreAn overview of what is and isn’t permitted within a SCIF and consequences for violations When working in a SCIF or SAPF, there are strict requirements for what is and isn’t allowed within the facility. This is a key security…
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