Anti-Ram Memo to Mfrs. 12-10-25.pdf
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This document is a memo from the Bureau of Diplomatic Security's Physical Security Division to Anti-Ram Barrier Manufacturers, issued on December 11, 2025, reminding them of compliance requirements for the DS-Approved List of Anti-Ram Barriers. The memo highlights a critical deadline of December 31, 2026, by which manufacturers must provide documentation of a valid test report for their barriers, performed in accordance with ASTM F2656 at an accredited testing facility. The test report must demonstrate a "P1 penetration not greater than one meter" for the "M level, medium-duty truck," using the version of the ASTM F2656 standard current on the date of testing.
Manufacturers seeking to remain on the Approved List must submit their documentation to DS/PSD/RD before the firm deadline, with any questions directed to DSPSPRD@STATE.GOV. The memo references two previous SAM.gov notices: one from October 15, 2021, about anti-ram barrier performance ratings, and another from March 15, 2024, providing initial guidance to manufacturers. The document underscores the Department of State's transition from SD-STD-02.01 to ASTM F2656 as the established standard since its inaugural publication on August 1, 2007.
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Memo to Manufacturers – Release, December 2025 -1-
December 11, 2025
Bureau of Diplomatic Security Physical Security Division Research and Development Program 1400 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22209
TO: Anti-Ram Manufactures Seeking to Provide Barriers to Department of
State Facilities
FROM: DS/PSD/RD – Perimeter Protection Program Manager, Alec A.
Williamson
SUBJECT: Deadline Reminder Regarding Compliance Dates from March 15th, 2024 “Notice to Anti-Ram Barrier Manufactures” SAM.gov Notice ID
19AQMM24N0028.
On March 15th, 2025, the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) released SAMs Notice 19AQMM24N0028, “Notice to Anti-Ram Barrier Manufactures,” which includes a list of actions and deadlines that anti-ram barrier manufactures must complete if they wish to have their products listed on the DS-Approved List of Anti-Ram Barriers (hereafter “Approved List”). The next deadline for Anti-Ram Barrier Manufactures is December 31, 2026:
The Department of State stopped using SD-STD-02.01 at the end of Calendar Year (CY) 2008. Since ASTM F2656 has been the established and prevailing standard since its inaugural publication by ASTM International on August 1, 2007.
Manufacturers of any barriers on the Approved List must provide DS/PSD/RD with documentation of a valid test report, performed in accordance with ASTM F2656 at an accredited testing facility, by the end of CY 2026 (December 31, 2026). The report must show a rating of "P1 penetration not greater than one meter" for the "M level, medium-duty truck," and the version of the ASTM F2656 test standard used for this validation crash testing must be the version current on the date of testing. Manufacturers should send all correspondence related to this requirement to DS/PSD/RD before the firm deadline.
Memo to Manufacturers – Release, December 2025 -2-
Questions regarding this letter or compliance with ASTM F2656 should be directed to PSD/RD staff at DSPSPRD@STATE.GOV.
For questions about past deadlines for anti-ram barrier manufactures to remain in compliance and listed on the Approved List please see the reference below:
References:
1. SAM.gov. Special Notice: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic
Security Releases Guidance on Anti-Ram Barrier Performance Ratings.
Notice ID "DOS_Barrier_Notice."
https://sam.gov/opp/f4dae1089e304171aa2567e185033813/view. Published October 15, 2021
2. SAM.gov. Special Notice: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic
Security Notice to Anti-Ram Barrier Manufacturers.
Notice ID 19AQMM24N0028 https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a2afb0848ae84fcca29e69e7e4cd9b
55/view. Published March 15, 2024 mailto:DSPSPRD@STATE.GOV
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