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70CTD026FR0000013: $66K U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Award to Merlin International, Inc

This award provides vmware software licenses and maintenance support to virtual hosting for problem isolation and testing for the ICE environment.. Contracting activity: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION. Estimated completion: 2027-06-30.

$66K contract action / $66K cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2027-06-30 completion / 70CTD0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources

Contract Number (PIID)	70CTD026FR0000013 · Parent Vehicle: NNG15SC17B
Prime Contractor (Awardee)	Merlin International, Inc (Florida) FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $13.4M obligated across 57 contracts
Obligated Amount	$65,805
Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling	USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $65,805
USAspending / FPDS Obligation History	Base Record Obligated: $65,805 (signed 2026-06-30, latest FPDS action 2026-08-14) · 7 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $2,205,123
Awarding Branch / Agency	U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Contracting Command & DoDAAC	70CTD0: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Competition & Contract Structure	COMPETITION NOT STATED · Delivery Order / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
Product / Service & Industry Codes	PSC 7A20 (It And Telecom - Application Development Software (Perpetual License Software)) · NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing)
Work Locations & Funding	Primary Place of Performance: Florida
Estimated Completion Date	2027-06-30
Verified Primary Sources	USAspending / FPDS Record ↗

2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown

USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract 70CTD026FR0000013)

This award provides vmware software licenses and maintenance support to virtual hosting for problem isolation and testing for the ICE environment.

3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence

For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers

Subcontracting & Material Supply Window

Prime Awardee: Merlin International, Inc
Delivery Runway: Active through 2027-06-30
Requirement Scope: This award provides vmware software licenses and maintenance support to virtual hosting for problem isolation and testing for the ICE environment.
Federal Supply Class: PSC 7A20 (It And Telecom - Application Development Software (Perpetual License Software))
BD Action: Reference Prime Contract 70CTD026FR0000013 when contacting Merlin International, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.

For Competing Primes & Capture Managers

Buying Command & Recompete Posture

Buying Command: 70CTD0 (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION)
Acquisition Method: COMPETITION NOT STATED
FOIA Jurisdiction: OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (fallback; use FOIA.gov to route) (whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil)
Capture Action: Request Section B CLIN ceiling structure and Section C Statement of Work below to benchmark deliverable requirements.

Issued Task & Delivery Orders under 70CTD026FR0000013 (7 shown, $2.2M obligated)

Order PIID	Obligated	Awardee	Start / Latest Action	End Date	Order Scope
HT001526FE032	$2.1M	Merlin International, Inc	2026-04-24 / 2026-05-06	2029-04-25	Vmware software support services
70FA4025F00000283	$91K	Merlin International, Inc	2025-08-06 / 2025-08-06	2026-02-28	Data management software license renewal - alation
FA822225FB039	$38K	Merlin International, Inc	2025-07-30 / 2025-07-30	2025-11-11	A continuous integration/continuous delivery pipeline for software and image development of the control and reporting center (crc), tactical operations center-light and air base defense system - missile defense weapons systems.
N6298025FS029	$12K	Merlin International, Inc	2025-08-11 / 2025-08-11	2026-08-10	Veeam data platform advanced universal subscription license. quote# q-66318.
N0017826FG061	$5K	Merlin International, Inc	2026-02-24 / 2026-02-24	2027-02-24	Veeam data platform premium 10 instance pack. quantity (3).
N0017825FG309	$4K	Merlin International, Inc	2025-09-01 / 2025-09-01	2026-08-31	1 year of basic maintenance renewal for veeam data platform advanced enterprise
70T03020F6BCIO477	$0	Merlin International, Inc	2020-03-31 / 2024-01-16	2023-03-31	Establish new multi-year ibm/hcl software licenses and maintenance contract. renewals and new licenses and maintenance. base plus two (2) option years. pop: 3/31/2020 to 3/31/2023 cor: kay zachmann

Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact Merlin International, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract 70CTD026FR0000013.

4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)

Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.

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Pre-Filled FOIA Request Letter for 70CTD026FR0000013

Routed to OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (fallback; use FOIA.gov to route) (whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil) · Official Agency FOIA Portal ↗

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Date: 2026-10-28
To: OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (fallback; use FOIA.gov to route)
Email: whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil
Portal: https://www.foia.gov/
Re: Freedom of Information Act Request (5 U.S.C. 552) - Contract 70CTD026FR0000013

Dear FOIA Officer:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, and 32 CFR Part 286, I respectfully request electronic PDF copies of the following records for Contract 70CTD026FR0000013 (issued under parent contract NNG15SC17B), awarded to Merlin International, Inc (2026-08-14) in the amount of $65,805 by INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION:

1. The unclassified Section C Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS); and
2. The Section B Schedule of Supplies or Services (CLIN descriptions, quantities, and total contract ceiling).

Scope & Expedited Administrative Processing:
To streamline review and avoid third-party Reverse-FOIA delays under Executive Order 12600, this request seeks only unclassified, releasable contract sections and total CLIN ceilings. You may exclude proprietary contractor unit-cost build-ups, indirect rate tables (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4)), and export-controlled technical drawings (10 U.S.C. 130).

Fee & Delivery Instructions:
Please deliver responsive records electronically in PDF format to the email address below. Please notify me in advance if estimated search and review fees will exceed $25.00.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Your Title / Organization]
[Your Email Address]
[Your Phone Number]

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