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Upcoming Compliance Requirement for Anti-Ram Barriers: ASTM F2656 M30/M40/M50 P1 Ratings Required for DS Approval

This notice from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), informs anti-ram barrier manufacturers of an upcoming compliance requirement: - Only anti-ram barriers tested to ASTM F2656 and achieving M30, M40, or M50 P1 ratings will remain on the DS-Approved List - Barriers not meeting these standards will be removed and marked as 'Unapproved' - Department personnel are instructed not to purchase or install unapproved barriers for new projects - Existing unapproved barriers must be replaced as required - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or quantities are mentioned - This is a compliance and qualification notice for all anti-ram barrier vendors - The requirement is based on the ASTM F2656 standard with specified ratings (M30, M40, M50 P1) - Commercial opportunity for manufacturers who can meet or exceed these standards - No direct procurement or solicitation is announced, but future purchases will be limited to compliant products

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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.

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