A SCIF is an accredited area, room, building, or installation where sensitive information may be stored, used, discussed, and electronically processed. At Far West Contractors, we are experienced at building installations that include personnel access control to eliminate entry by unauthorized personnel. Physical security protection for a SCIF is intended to prevent visual, acoustical, technical, and physical access by unauthorized persons. Security criteria vary according to the following conditions: closed storage, open storage, continuous operations, and secure working area. Here are the things to consider when building a SCIF:
SECURITY
SCIF installations contain multiple layers of metal and insulating materials. Generally these materials lock together to be impenetrable.
SHIELDING
Multi-layered construction helps block electromagnetic radiation (EMI/RFI). TEMPEST options are also available.
SOUND ATTENUATION (STC)
Embedded sound-masking and acoustical controls exceed government standards.
Far West Contractors is an experienced design builder of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs). These facilities are typically built for the government and/or government contractors. They are used for storage and dissemination of sensitive information.
We cannot publish pictures or go into detail about particular SCIFs we have constructed. In general, a SCIF will be constructed depending on the end user’s requirements and the type of information that will be contained within its perimeter.
Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) designed and built by Far West Contractors meet or exceed the following criteria JAFAN 6/9, STC 45 sound group 3, for perimeter walls and door assemblies, Security hardware per government specifications FFL-2740A, TEMPEST (When required), and other site-specific government agency directives and specifications.
For information regarding your Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) contact Far West Contractors at 714-636-8744
JOINT AIR FORCE-ARMY-NAVY (JAFAN) COMPLIANT CONSTRUCTION
We are experienced in developing office space for special access programs and are familiar with construction supporting the following program specifications:
- DIACAP
- JAFAN 6/3 (SAR Information Technology)
- JAFAN 6/9 (SAR Physical Construction)
- DCID 6/3 (SCI Information Technology)
- DCID 6/9 (SCI Physical Construction)
Far West Contractors are experienced in SCIF / SAPF (Sensitive Compartmentalized Information Facility / Special Access Program Facility) DCID 6/9 and JAFAN 6/9 design and installation requirements. Far West Contractors SAP/SAR built facilities meet or exceed the following criteria:
- JAFAN 6/9
- STC 55 sound requirements for perimeter walls and door assemblies
- Security hardware per government specifications FFL-2740A
- Other government agency directives and specifications (where applicable).
Far West Contractors can aid in the development of your SCIF or SAPF project offering the following services:
- Site Survey and Evaluation
- Conceptual Estimating
- Managing the Architectural Design and Engineering
- Project Construction
- Sound Transmission Documentation
- Construction Management
At Far West Contractors, we understand the entire scope of creating a secure facility, from building the facilities to fully meeting JAFAN and DCID 6/9. We have experience creating an accredited SCIF space. We deliver the complete range of SCIF capabilities: anything from TS closed areas to fully secured and shielded facilities that meet TS/SCI specifications.
