SCIF Space OT

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) is issuing a solicitation for prototype “SCIF‑as‑a‑Service” projects that will establish or provide accredited Secure Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) space—including any required build‑out and accreditation support—in compliance with Intelligence Community and Department of War standards. Proposals must describe an unclassified operational concept covering access controls, secure classified IT/connectivity (as permitted), security management, badging, visitor control, and facility administration, and should demonstrate a commercially sustainable, tenant‑priced model that can be scaled and replicated across multiple CONUS sites. Required capabilities include (1) SCIF availability and a credible accreditation pathway, (2) support for single‑ and multi‑tenant occupancy with governance that preserves tenant separation, (3) a repeatable tenant onboarding playbook and day‑to‑day security operations, (4) a clear IT/services split between respondent and government with provision for classified connectivity, (5) a scalable site‑selection and replication plan, (6) a commercial pricing and utilization model for long‑term sustainability, and (7) clearance/compliance plans covering facility clearance status, FOCI risk mitigation, and ongoing clearance maintenance. The effort will be funded through one or more Prototype Other Transaction agreements valued at a total not to exceed $2 million, with multiple awards possible. Phase 1 proposals are due 4:00 PM on 17 April 2026; Phase 1 selections will be notified by 8 May 2026, with Phase 2 timing to be determined. The program targets non‑traditional defense contractors—particularly emerging technology firms lacking accredited SCIF access—to remove barriers to classified work and enable rapid, multi‑site deployment of secure facilities.

Notice ID

686ecc8c80d64597b641f97b823557ec

Solicitation Number

DNI-OT-26-0001

NAICS Code

531190

Classification Code

M1AA