Government & Defense Shielding
Government and defense shielding has to be precise, documented, and test-ready from day one. We design and coordinate RF/EMI shielding for secure facilities— including TEMPEST (EMSEC) shielding and ICD-705 compliant shielding for SCIF programs—so command spaces, secure work areas, equipment rooms, and controlled storage stay on schedule, on budget, and protected from interference or emissions risk that can disrupt mission systems and delay approvals.
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ICD-705 compliant shielding that pass inspection the first time
Full-scope RF/EMI/TEMPEST shielding: engineered designs, stamped-ready drawings, and trade coordination for clean installs and verified performance.
Fully shielded ICD-705 SCIF
By the numbers
Experts in ICD-705 Compliant Shielding
Proven SCIF & ICD-705 building design support—from first calculation to final closeout. Fast turnarounds, clean coordination, predictable outcomes.
One team, from concept to closeout
Don’t gamble with accreditation, security, or mission uptime by settling for “good enough” shielding. We deliver end-to-end RF/EMI shielding design and implementation support for government and defense facilities—including TEMPEST (EMSEC) programs and ICD-705 compliant SCIF environments—so secure areas stay controlled, compliant, and protected from interference or emissions risk that can disrupt mission systems and delay approvals.
Fewer Change Orders, Smoother Construction
Our government and defense shielding documents are built for the field—clear details, coordinated drawings, and practical installation guidance. That means fewer surprises, less rework, and tighter schedule control on secure projects.
Code-Ready, Inspection-Ready Deliverables
We produce calculations, drawings, and design packages aligned with ICD-705 requirements, EMSEC/TEMPEST criteria (when applicable), and agency standards. The result: a cleaner path to review, verification testing, and final turnover.
Faster Turnarounds for New Labs and Retrofits
Whether you’re building new or upgrading an existing secure space, we streamline design, detailing, and coordination to reduce back-and-forth—and get you to operational readiness sooner.
Coordination for MEP, Doors, and Penetrations
Shielding succeeds or fails at the details—HVAC, electrical, conduit, data cabling, security hardware, and every penetration. We coordinate the interfaces so continuity stays intact and performance holds up during test, inspection, and verification.
Government & Defense Shielding FAQ
Government and defense RF/EMI shielding is the design and construction of conductive barriers that reduce electromagnetic energy entering or leaving a room or building area. RF/EMI shielding is used to protect mission systems, reduce interference, and control electromagnetic leakage in secure government facilities.
RF shielding focuses on radio-frequency energy. EMI shielding covers broader electromagnetic interference that can disrupt electronics. EMSEC/TEMPEST shielding is focused on emissions security, meaning it reduces the risk of sensitive information being exposed through unintended electromagnetic emissions. Many government projects use RF/EMI shielding for performance, while select programs require TEMPEST controls for security.
ICD-705 is the Intelligence Community standard for SCIF construction and accreditation. When a SCIF requires shielding, the shielding design must be coordinated as part of the ICD-705 program scope. ICD-705 compliant shielding work typically includes documented details for seams, doors, penetrations, and verification requirements that support inspection and acceptance.
TEMPEST is not automatically required for every ICD-705 SCIF. TEMPEST requirements are program-driven and are typically defined by the security authority or project requirements. When TEMPEST applies, the shielding scope often includes tighter penetration control, interface requirements, and verification expectations aligned with EMSEC criteria.
RF/EMI shielding is commonly used in SCIFs, command and control areas, secure conference rooms, equipment rooms, communications spaces, secure storage areas, and sensitive test environments. The shielding approach depends on mission needs, risk criteria, and performance targets.
A government and defense shielding design package typically includes shielding assemblies, specifications, drawings and details, door and frame interfaces, penetration requirements, bonding/grounding intent, and coordination notes for MEP and security systems. Many projects also include a verification testing approach or testing requirements so performance can be confirmed.
We coordinate shielding with mechanical, electrical, low-voltage, and fire protection systems because those trades create most penetrations and interfaces. Coordination typically includes a penetration plan, interface details, and installation requirements so ducts, conduits, cable trays, and sleeves do not compromise the shielding envelope.
Many shielded rooms require shielded doors because doors are a common leakage point. Shielded door performance depends on the door leaf, frame, seals, thresholds, hardware, and installation alignment. Door coordination is one of the most important factors in passing verification testing.
Yes, RF/EMI shielding can often be implemented as a retrofit, but feasibility depends on existing construction, penetrations, and constraints. Retrofit projects typically start with field verification and a practical plan for seams, terminations, doors, and MEP interfaces.
Shielding performance is verified using project-defined testing methods and acceptance criteria. Verification typically evaluates shielding effectiveness across a specified frequency range and checks common weak points like doors and penetrations. A test-ready design improves verification results by controlling interfaces and documenting critical details.
Let's Work Together
We’ll partner with you to deliver straightforward, effective, and customizable RF/EMI shielding solutions for ICD-705 environments—helping your team reduce risk, avoid rework, and deliver a secure space that performs as designed and clears verification the first time.
