Special notice
Notice to Anti-Ram Barrier Manufacturers
Department of State, Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum.
Response deadline
September 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
Closed yesterday. Posted July 30, 2026. Scheduled to archive September 30, 2026.
Description
As published on SAM.gov.
Reminder: On March 15th, 2025, and on December 11th 2025 the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) released SAMs Notices notifying anti-ram manufacturers that after December 31st, 2026, only anti-ram barriers tested to ASTM 2656 and achieving a M30/40/50 P1 rating will be listed on the DS-Approved List of Anti-Ram Barriers.
Barriers that no longer meet Department requirements will be listed as “Unapproved” and removed from the DS-Approved List and Department personnel will be notified that such unapproved barriers should not be purchased or installed for new projects and should be replaced when required per Department policies and procedures. Please consider this notification an additional reminder about the upcoming December 31st, 2026, deadline. Questions regarding this letter or compliance with ASTM F2656 should be directed to PSD/RD staff at DSPSPRD@STATE.GOV.
Publications
Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.
July 30, 2026
Special notice
Due September 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 7295767c113c46c082b575de3d30a983
Points of contact
- Maria Anguianoanguianom@state.gov
- Ashley JohnsonJohnsonAL1@state.gov
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