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Now available for preorder. First printing ships Friday, May 22, 2026. Book Cover What we built The Department of War Construction & Protection Standards is a single bound reference that consolidates the three documents most SCIF, SAPF, and Open Storage Area projects rely on: DoDM 5205.07 — Special Access Program Security Manual DoDM 5105.21, Volume 2 — SCI Administrative Security Manual DoDM 5200.01, Volume 3 — the physical security standards excerpt Every section is reprodu

ICD 705 compliance is binary: pass or fail. Learn where scope gaps most commonly appear on SCIF projects, and how to assign responsibility before they surface.

Renovating or converting an existing space into a SCIF or SAPF is not a simpler version of building one from scratch. In many ways, it is harder — and the risks are less visible until they are expensive.

The rumor mill is focused on a Tech Spec update. But the real changes coming to ICD/ICS 705 go far deeper — sweeping policy-level shifts that will affect every SCIF and SAPF in the Intelligence Community. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.

Most accreditation problems on SCIF projects are not caused by what happened at the end. They are caused by what was not done at the beginning.

The big story in 2025 was not a brand-new public ICD-705 release. It is the way existing ICD/ICS 705 requirements are being applied in practice: earlier package submissions, stronger preconstruction review, tighter coordination with security stakeholders, and less tolerance for late-stage fixes. For SCIF owners, designers, and contractors, that means compliance work has to start sooner.

What is the true value of a SCIF consultant? While ICD 705 provides the framework, experienced consultants bridge the gap between policy, design, and construction to ensure secure facilities support real-world missions efficiently.

In ICD 705, SCIF, and SAPF construction, RFIs are more than administrative clarifications — they are early indicators of technical risk. Poorly defined scope, construction security gaps, and policy conflicts can expose contractors to cost, schedule, and accreditation failures. Understanding what to question — and when — is often what separates secure construction expertise from assumption.

Secure facility projects don’t fail because teams aren’t capable, they struggle when understanding isn’t shared. Education helps align teams and reduce risk across SCIF work.

Every secure facility project is different. Scope, timing, and level of involvement vary based on project phase, complexity, and the type of support needed. We use a short intake to understand your situation and determine whether our advisory services are appropriate. If it looks like we can help, we’ll follow up to discuss potential next steps and provide a project-specific quote. Submitting a request does not obligate you to engage PSC.

Secure facility requirements aren’t always clear. When uncertainty arises during a SCIF project, independent validation can help teams confirm alignment and reduce risk.

Trying to win SCIF construction work? Learn what teams need to compete effectively and how secure facility pursuit advisory can strengthen your bid.