DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA) · DEFENSE CI AND SECURITY AGENCY
The Department of Defense is assessing incubator programs for secure facilities and networks at universities to support classified R&D and workforce expansion. This RFI seeks detailed information on feasibility, advisability, and potential benefits for Congress. [3]
Institutions shall confirm whether: * They understand ICD 705 construction and accreditation requirements. * They have prior experience constructing or operating ICD 705-compliant spaces. * They have identified qualified security and construction professionals familiar with ICD 705 standards.
The response should include: + Policies and procedures to detect, deter, and mitigate insider threats. + Training programs for faculty, staff, and students on recognizing and reporting insider threats. + Mechanisms for monitoring and responding to suspicious activities within secure facilities and networks.
Early identification of cost, compliance, and institutional commitment factors is intended to reduce risk for both the U.S.
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Secure networks may refer to government-provided classified networks, as well as government-authorized contractor-developed classified networks.
Institutions shall confirm whether: * They understand ICD 705 construction and accreditation requirements. * They have prior experience constructing or operating ICD 705-compliant spaces. * They have identified qualified security and construction professionals familiar with ICD 705 standards.
The response should include: + Policies and procedures to detect, deter, and mitigate insider threats. + Training programs for faculty, staff, and students on recognizing and reporting insider threats. + Mechanisms for monitoring and responding to suspicious activities within secure facilities and networks.
Early identification of cost, compliance, and institutional commitment factors is intended to reduce risk for both the U.S.
For institutions without prior SCIF experience, state how you derived this estimate (e.g., consultations with cleared architectural firms, benchmarking against partner universities, etc.) **Evaluation Emphasis** While this is not a competition, the Department will assess responses based on: * Magnitude and credibility of co-investment * Demonstrated institutional commitment * Alignment with defense technology priorities * Readiness to operate secure facilities * Workforce expansion potential * Regional strategic value * Business model viability * FOCI risk mitigation * Cybersecurity readiness * Insider threat program Institutions unable to demonstrate significant financial co-investment and long-term sustainment planning are unlikely to be recommended for implementation planning. **Submission Requirements** * Format: Submissions must be formatted in standard 12-point font. * Page Limit: The core narrative is limited to 15 pages. * Appendices: The following items are excluded from the 15-page limit to encourage thoroughness without penalizing narrative space: + Appendix A: Signed Executive Commitment Statements (Chief Legal Officer, CIO/CISO, President/Chancellor). + Appendix B: 10-Year Pro Forma Financial Spreadsheet (Section G.2) – Excel or tabular format preferred. + Appendix C: Facility Artifacts (Floor plans, architect studies, construction ROM quotes). + Appendix D: Existing Security Policy summaries (e.g., TCPs, ITPs, Export Control). * Deadline: Responses must be submitted no later than 120 days from the date of posting. *Note to Institutions:* The Department is seeking realistic assessments.
VA, 22134, USA
Posted Jul 14, 2026; Responses due Nov 12, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC; Archive date Nov 27, 2026
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Pursuant to Section 1071 of Public Law 119-60, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Section 1071), the Department of War (DoW) is conducting an assessment on the feasibility, advisability, and potential benefits of establishing incubator programs for the development, operation, and sustainment of secure facilities and networks at select institutions of higher education. This RFI seeks detailed information from institutions capable of: Establishing or expanding secure facilities and networks Accelerating the transition of innovative technologies to DoW mission use Increasing availability of secure spaces to support classified research and development (R&D), prototyping, secure collaboration, and research transition activities Expanding the cleared technical workforce Serving as a regional innovation hub supporting multi-tenant use (DoW, industry, and academia) Long-term economic sustainment with significant non-federal cost-sharing The Department intends to use RFI responses to inform its assessment to Congress on the feasibility, advisability, and potential benefits to the Department of establishing the incubator programs described in Section 1071. The purpose of this information request is to ensure that any potential assessment provided to Congress and any subsequently authorized incubator program are grounded in realistic construction, security, governance, and sustainment planning. Early identification of cost, compliance, and institutional commitment factors is intended to reduce risk for both the U.S. Government and participating institutions. This RFI is for planning and assessment purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
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