About Us
The Standard for Critical Environment Integrity Since 1995.
Everyone has a story to tell, here's ours.
Decades of Precision in Every Square Foot
Sterile Environment Technologies (SET3) was founded with one mission: to set the standard for cleanliness, safety, and compliance in the world’s most demanding environments. Since our start in 1995, we’ve cleaned over 70 million square feet of data center and cleanroom space — from secure government facilities to semiconductor manufacturing floors.
Our founders understood early on that critical environments require more than surface-level solutions. That’s why SET3 was built around scientific rigor, high standards, and a deep understanding of contamination control.
The Foundation of Our Operational Integrity
SET3 operates as a high-security specialty subcontractor. Our business model is architected to provide a uniform standard of care across every environment we manage, ensuring that global programs and local facilities receive the same level of technical precision and security clearance.
We maintain this consistency through three non-negotiable operational pillars:
People
SET3 utilizes a managed workforce of in-house professionals and specialized partners. By maintaining direct oversight of our teams, we ensure that every technician on-site is fully vetted, background-checked, and cleared for the specific security requirements of your facility.
Our personnel are trained to maintain the specialized certifications required to operate within restricted environments, ensuring a uniform standard of professionalism regardless of location.
Purpose
Our organization exists to serve as a primary defense against environmental failure. We align our operational protocols with the specific uptime requirements of our clients, focusing on the elimination of micro-contaminants that threaten hardware stability and facility health.
At SET3, our purpose is to provide the environmental stability required for uninterrupted mission-critical operations.
Process
Our methodology is a strict application of international benchmarks. Every SET3 project is executed in alignment with ISO 14644, Fed Stand 209e, ASHRAE, and WHO standards. We don't simply follow these regulations.
We contribute to the global industry dialogue on how these standards are applied in the field to protect critical subfloor and room-level infrastructure.
Our Mission:
The Science of Clean®
Infrastructure Support
Built to Scale
From telco closets to global multi-site cleanroom programs.
Our full-service model ensures consistency and security across every square foot, whether you require specialized data center & cleanroom cleaning, precision subfloor design and installation, or critical environmental testing.
By combining technical expertise with specialty consulting, every service is delivered by in-house professionals trained to ISO 14644, Fed 209E, ASHRAE, and WHO standards.
70M+ Sqft.
Controlled Environments Cleaned.
Fortune 50
Serving Fortune 50s, government agencies, and local municipalities.
U.S.-Based Team
Background-checked and compliance-cleared.
100% In-House Staff
Trained according to ISO 14644, Fed Stand 209e, ASHRAE, NFPA, ASHRAE, WHO and ESD standards.
Registered with SAM
Certified to work in highly restricted environments —including past projects requiring TS/SCI.
$7 Million
Services backed by $7 million in data center and cleanroom cleaning insurance and additional Cyber Insurance Protection.
Technical Certifications and Training
Our technical mastery is grounded in a commitment to continuous education and strict adherence to international regulatory frameworks. SET3 technicians undergo specialized training to ensure that every project is executed with the precision required for high-stakes environments, from ISO-classified cleanrooms to mission-critical data halls.
Regulatory Standards
We ensure total alignment with the global standards that govern critical infrastructure. Our protocols are architected to meet or exceed:
- ISO 14644 Trained
- NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency)
Specialized Training
Our teams possess specialized certifications to manage the complex physical and electronic risks inherent in sensitive facilities:
- 3M Static Trained
- Tate Certified
- National Balance Institute
Affiliations & Participation
We maintain active leadership and participation in organizations that define the future of critical environments:
- IEST (Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technologies)
- AFCOM Data Center World Participant
- Uptime Science Labs
Business & Security Credentials
SET3 provides the administrative and security assurance required for government and large-scale corporate contracting:
- GSA Certified Equipment
- Minority Owned Business
- Green Operations Certification
Industry Affiliates and Recognition
We work with these industry leaders to bring you the best in Critical Environment service and technology.
