The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is preparing to release a sole-source Request for Proposal (RFP) for the sustainment of the MARK IV-B Meteorological Data Station (MDS), with Lockheed Martin as the intended contractor. This contract will provide essential sustainment services for the MARK IV-B system, which processes meteorological data from both domestic and international satellites, supporting military operations, academic research, and the scientific community. The anticipated award date for this contract is January 31, 2025, and it will include various contract types such as firm fixed price, cost plus fixed fee, and cost reimbursable arrangements. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Elizabeth McKinney or Victoria Lloyd via their respective emails, as this opportunity is not open for competitive bidding.