Updated List of Approved Labs to Conduct SD-STD-01.01 Forced Entry and Ballistic Resistance (FE/BR) Certification Testing

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), has an established program to verify that specific building systems used in Diplomatic facilities constructed overseas protect building occupants. This is accomplished through a testing and certification protocol detailed in DS's proprietary testing standard, SD-STD-01.01 Revision H. The DS Office of Physical Security Programs, Physical Security Division, Research and Development Section (DS/PSD/RD) has recently updated the list of labs approved by the Department of State to conduct FE/BR certification testing. The list of approved FE/BR certification testing laboratories is subject to change at the Bureau of Diplomatic Security's discretion. Key points to consider: • The testing and certification protocol is detailed in SD-STD-01.01 Revision H. • The DS Office of Physical Security Programs, Physical Security Division, Research and Development Section (DS/PSD/RD) has updated the list of approved labs. • The list of approved labs is subject to change at the Bureau of Diplomatic Security's discretion. • Testing facilities may be added to the list if they demonstrate their understanding of SD-STD-01.01, their ability to meet established industry practices, their ability to communicate effectively with DS/PSD/RD, and their ability and willingness to perform both forced-entry and ballistic certification testing.