SCIF Space OT

The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), on behalf of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, is soliciting proposals for the provision, operation, and maintenance of Secure Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) space under solicitation DNI-OT-26-0001. The government seeks prototype projects that demonstrate the establishment of accredited SCIF environments to support companies performing classified national security missions. The Sponsor intends to award one or more Prototype Other Transaction agreements under 10 U.S.C. § 4022 and 50 U.S.C. § 3024(n)(6), with a total anticipated value for all awards not to exceed $2 million. This requirement is identified under NAICS 531190, Lessors of Other Real Estate Property, and PSC M1AA, Operation of Office Buildings, with no set-aside (NONE).

The scope of the prototype projects includes facility buildout, accreditation support, and compliance with Intelligence Community and Department of War standards. Respondents must address several desired capabilities, including multi-tenant operations, secure IT and connectivity concepts, and a repeatable onboarding playbook for tenants. Solutions should feature commercially sustainable pricing models and a scalable approach for potential multi-site expansion across the continental United States. Initial prototype activities will involve modifying or standing up a SCIF at a location in Washington, DC, and validating security, governance, and operational processes by onboarding at least two simultaneous tenants.

The deadline for the White Paper phase of this solicitation is May 1, 2026. John Hennessey serves as the point of contact for this effort. The solicitation includes seven attachments consisting of updated versions of the SCIF OT documentation and multiple sets of questions and answers. Personnel access, visitor control, badging, and facility clearance status are among the security management components required for the proposed operational concepts.