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title: "Introducing the S&G 2890C GSA Approved Lock: The First to Meet Federal Specification FF-L-2890C"
description: "The Sargent and Greenleaf (S&G) 2890C is designed to meet both security and life safety demands of highly sensitive SCIF environments."
author: "Samantha Kienz"
date: "2020-11-23"
canonical: "https://www.easterslock.com/introducing-the-sg-2890c-gsa-approved-lock-the-first-to-meet-federal-specification-ff-l-2890c/"
last_updated: "2026-09-15"
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# Introducing the S&G 2890C GSA Approved Lock: The First to Meet Federal Specification FF-L-2890C

**By Samantha Kienz** | November 23, 2020

The Sargent and Greenleaf (S&G) 2890C is designed to meet both security and life safety demands of highly sensitive SCIF environments.

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![2890C Exterior Exit](https://www.easterslock.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2890C-7_8_Exterior-Exit_v3-1536x1536-1-1024x1024.jpg)

Built to Federal Specification FF-L-2890C, the Sargent and Greenleaf (S&G) 2890C is designed to meet both security and life safety demands of highly sensitive SCIF environments. Compatible with both GSA Approved combination locks, the S&G 2890C provides the highest level of security to SCIFs used by U.S. agencies, Department of Defense, defense contractor sites, and military bases.

**Flexible Design**
Multiple strike options available
Non-handed to accommodate a variety of applications.

**Modular Construction**
All ten configurations are based on the same modular platform to provide a faster installation in facilities with multiple openings.

**Highest Fire Rating**
3-hour UL fire rating – the highest in the market for this segment.

**Smooth Operation**
Heavy-duty, surface mounted strike with integral roller for
secure, smooth operation.

**Pinch-Proof Strikes**
Multiple strike options available for in-swing, out-swing
and double-door applications

**Lasting Durability**
Levers tested to 1M cycles and panic bar to 500K cycles for
reliability and longevity

![2890 C automacti Bolt Retraction](https://www.easterslock.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/sg2890c-bolt-retraction-1024x293.png)

The S&G 2890C Automatic Bolt Retraction (ABR) solution combines life safety with handicapped accessible secure entry when paired with an automatic door operator. The modular design connects with any approved RFID credential reader, making the exit device easy to integrate with existing security components. ABR engages when credentials are approved and RFID signal registers with the exit device – allowing hands-free handicapped access.

- Touchless Access Control when the device is connected to short-or long-range badge readers or
- Other RFID-compatible components.
- No-touch, long-distance, automatic opening when credentials are confirmed at an RFID reader
- Interior panic bar for life safety single-motion egress.
- Five-year limited warranty (when used with the S&G 2740B).

[Now Available through our GSA Schedule](https://www.easterslock.com/government-security/distribution/)

[S&G 2890C Brochure](https://www.easterslock.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/SG-2890C-Brochure-11.18.20.pdf)[Download](https://www.easterslock.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/SG-2890C-Brochure-11.18.20.pdf)

[S&G 2890C Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.easterslock.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/SG-2890C-Frequently-Asked-Questions.pdf)[Download](https://www.easterslock.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/SG-2890C-Frequently-Asked-Questions.pdf)

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