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FA862022F4065 — BIG SAFARI

The contract titled BIG SAFARI (PIID: FA862022F4065) is held by MERLIN GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC under the Department of Defense (DOD). It has an estimated and obligated value of $92.1M, with a period of performance that ended on September 30, 2023. The typical 12–18-month capture window has closed; recompete action is overdue — watch for a follow-on solicitation or bridge, not an upcoming open date. With only one bidder and an upward money direction, the incumbent maintains a strong position despite the expired PoP. Protest risk is low, with a GAO merit sustain rate of 11.1% across 748 total protests, indicating manageable legal exposure for the incumbent.

$92.1M

Estimated Value

Sep 30, 2023

PoP End / Expires

1

Bidders (last award)

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Budget direction

MERLIN GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC

Incumbent

Department of Defense (DOD)

Agency

✗ Solicitations · ✓ Budget backing · ✗ Incumbent strength · ✓ Low protest risk · ✗ Recompete timing

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Analysis

Public

MERLIN GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC holds $1.1B across 52 federal awards, concentrated at Department of Defense (DOD). The prior award was single-bid — competitive dynamics may favor a challenge. Set-aside status: NONE. PoP ended Sep 30, 2023 — the usual 12–18 month planning window is closed; recompete action looks late or overdue.

Contract facts

NONE

Contract numberFA862022F4065

AgencyDepartment of Defense (DOD)

IncumbentMERLIN GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC

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NAICS541990

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PSC1550

Parent IDIQ / IDVFA862019G4023

Place of performanceSOLANA BEACH, CA

PoP end (current)Sep 30, 2023

Obligated$92.1M

Recompete timing

Public

● Past PoP end (1052 days ago)

Current PoP ended Sep 30, 2023 (1052 days ago). The usual 12–18 month agency planning window is closed — recompete action looks late / overdue relative to a normal cycle. Watch for bridge orders, follow-ons, or a new solicitation.

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Incumbent footprint

Public record

MERLIN GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC — $1.1B obligated across 52 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer Department of Defense (DOD).

% of firm-wide obligated ($1.1B) · all agencies

Department of Defense (DOD)$1.1B · 100%General Services Administration (GSA)$2K · 0%

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Complementary teaming

Public names

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Frequently asked questions

What is contract FA862022F4065?

FA862022F4065 (BIG SAFARI) is a Department of Defense (DOD) award with an estimated value of $92.1M, currently held by MERLIN GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts normalized by PrimeRFP SCOUT.

Who is the incumbent on FA862022F4065?

MERLIN GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC is the incumbent with $1.1B across 52 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Sep 30, 2023.

When does FA862022F4065 come up for recompete?

SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Sep 30, 2023 with a chase verdict of EXPLORE. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.

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Data as of Jul 26, 2026 · refreshed monthlyLatest procurement action Aug 25, 2024