1. Performance Work Statement.pdf
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This is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a Public Address System to support the Arctic Thunder Open House 2026 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Anchorage, Alaska.
The contractor must provide a high-fidelity, all-weather public address system capable of delivering voice and music audio across 40 acres with capacity for up to 100,000 people per day during the event on August 7-9, 2026, with setup on August 6. The system shall include a minimum of three microphones with at least two positioned at the Air Boss station and one additional microphone available for Hangars 2 or 3. The contractor is fully responsible for planning, setup, testing, maintenance, and teardown, and must provide an onsite operator available during show hours (0800-1800, Friday through Sunday). The contractor may request JBER augmentation with compatible PA equipment from the 673d Communications Squadron, with all planning and material availability confirmation required no later than 120 days prior to the event. Additional optional capabilities include audible sound of at least 70 dB throughout the coverage area, low-profile speakers for crowd lines, radio stations with aviation headsets, handheld radios for first responder monitoring, a real-time weather station, FM event simulcast capability, and individual speaker attenuation controls for synchronized sound and per-section volume adjustments.
Performance requirements specify that the contractor must provide an environment where all Arctic Thunder patrons can clearly hear all voice and music communications across the full 40-acre area, with special attention to previously identified problem areas (Thunderbirds tent on the far west gold ramp and extreme south end of blue ramp). The contractor must conduct 100 percent inspection with testing and troubleshooting on July 19. Contractor personnel must obtain base access in accordance with Arctic Thunder contract access procedures, and the contractor is responsible for safeguarding all government equipment and securing government facilities at the close of each work period. The government will provide access to the flight line, Arctic Thunder Open House tents, hangars, compatible power supplies, and compatible PA system equipment upon request and as resources are available.
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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) FOR Arctic Thunder Open House 2026 Public Address System AT JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA 7-9 August 2026
1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor, not stated as a Government Furnished Property or Service, necessary to provide a Public Address System during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint-Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Anchorage Alaska.
1.1 Period of Performance: 7 - 9 August 2026. Setup 6 Aug 2026.
1.2 Specific Requirements: High-Fidelity All-Weather Public Address System capable of handling voice and music audio over an area of 40 Acres with up to 100,000 people per day. The system should have 3 microphones, minimum two at the Air Boss station, and the potential for one additional in Hangars 2, or 3.
1.2.1 The contractor is responsible for planning, set up, testing, maintenance and tear down.
1.2.2 The government requests an operator onsite and available during the show.
1.2.3 Upon request by the contractor, JBER may elect to augment with available and compatible PA equipment from the 673d Communications Squadron (CS). If 673d CS equipment is requested and used, the contractor will initiate all planning and confirm required material availability and compatibility NLT 120 days prior to Arctic Thunder Open House. Additionally, requirements for government-provided power supplies need to be received NLT 120 days prior to Arctic Thunder Open House.
1.2.4 Additional requests but not required:
1.2.4.1. Audible/coherent sound no lower than 70 dB throughout 40-acre coverage area.
1.2.4.2. Low-Profile Speakers for crowd line to increase overall frontline viewing area.
1.2.4.3. 2x A-210-B Base Radio Stations with Aviation Headsets and Push-to-Talk.
1.2.4.4. Multiple A-24 Handheld Radios for first responder monitoring.
1.2.4.5. Real-Time Weather Station to provide AIRBOSS with instant wind, temperature, and barometric pressure readings.
1.2.4.6. FM Event Simulcast for car or handheld FM Radio reception.
1.2.4.7. Each speaker capable of individual attenuation to enhance synchronized sound regardless of location as well as the ability to adjust overall volume per crowd section.
2 GENERAL INFORMATION:
2.1 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0800-1800 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
2.2 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at JBER Airfield Ramp adjacent to Hangars 1, 2, and 3. Special emphasis from lesson learned in 2018 Open House the Headliner Act Ground Show area (Thunderbirds tent--far west on gold ramp) and extreme south end of blue ramp had no/low audio volume. Requesting additional speakers added in those areas or different arrangement to ensure this area is covered effectively.
2.3 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have a base access in accordance with Arctic Thunder contract access procedures.
2.4 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.
2.5 Special Qualifications: A qualified professional familiar with PA system hardware.
3 SERVICES SUMMARY:
Performance Objective: Contractor shall provide an environment where all Arctic Thunder patrons can clearly hear all voice and music communications (40 Acres). Minimum 40 acres of audible and synchronized voice and music. 100 Percent Inspection. Testing & troubleshooting on 19 July.
4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) AND SERVICES
4.1 Services: The Government will provide access to the flight line.
4.2 Facilities: The Government will provide access to Arctic Thunder Open House tents, and hangars.
4.3 Utilities: The Government will provide access to compatible power supplies.
4.4 Equipment: Upon request and as resources are available, the Government will provide compatible PA system equipment to augment requirements above.
END OF PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
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