AIRBOSS_PWS_Dated_ 19 Jan 2026.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT AIR OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES PR F3Q0AC8353A001

19 JANUARY 2026

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES.

The contractor shall provide support for the Air Show portion of the 2027 Open House at Robins Air Force Base (RAFB), Georgia. The Air Show portion includes all aerial and ground demonstrations and static displays. The contractor shall perform to the standards defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Services shall include an experienced Air Boss, Air Show Announcer, Ground Boss (Consultation and Support Services), and non-standard operations subject matter expert (SME) in addition to providing all supervision, personnel, labor, tools, materials and equipment necessary to execute these services except as noted in this document. The contractor is responsible for the delivery, movement, and storage of all materials except as specified in this document. Experience is defined as having provided Air Boss, Ground Boss, Air Show Announcer, to U.S. military Installations that have concurrently hosted the Blue Angels. Contractor shall have a minimum of 20 years of experience performing similar services in the Air Show industry with a minimum of two Air Force Base performances within the last two years. All equipment provided must be in good operating conditions at all times during the show. The contractor shall not use any products that contain ozone depleting chemicals or that are hazardous to personnel or the environment. Contractor must submit a capabilities document that supports this experience. The contractor shall be intimately familiar with governing Federal Aviation Administration Air Show requirement, AFMAN 10-1004, applicable United States Air Force flight safety publications, and DAFI 11-209, Aerial Event Policies and Procedures, and ensure Air Show activities conform to them. The contractor shall provide certificate of Air Show insurance, transportation to and from show site, and lodging for all support personnel for the duration of the Air Show.

1.1 Air Boss shall;

1.1.1. Execute guidance in accordance with AFMAN 10-1004, DAFI 11-209 and applicable MAJCOM supplements, and be responsible for running day-of-event flying operations.

1.1.2. Be capable of preparing and executing a flight schedule for a minimum of 20 aircraft and ground demonstrations.

1.1.3. Not be sub-contracted by the awarded contractor, however, the Air Boss shall be inclusive of the awarded contractor’s company and payrolled staff.

1.1.4. Execute site layout in accordance with FAA Inspector’s Handbook 8900.1 guidance and regulations.

1.1.5. Be capable of coordinating with Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) Airfield Management, Security Forces, Tower, Airspace Authorities and FAA IIC during normal and emergency operations. Mobile Generators and mobile fuel storage containers or tanks with the capacity of 55 gallons or more do not require sized secondary containment while they are in use and under direct operational control of a designated individual. However, they shall otherwise be provided with general containment structures such as the spill kits, pads, or other barriers, etc. When not in use, mobile generators and fuel storage tanks shall be stored in sized secondary containment. Spills: Upon discovery of a spill, on-site personnel shall first determine if the area is safe and whether there is imminent danger or fire hazard. For any spills that are determined to be unsafe, greater than two feet in any direction, greater than five gallons, and/or have reached a storm drain, creek, or any other waterway, the initial responder will initiate the emergency notification procedure by calling 911. If the area is determined to be safe and the source of the spill can be stopped, on-site personnel can clean up incidental spills with response equipment kept on-site in spill kits. After ANY SPILL, the following items must be completed. 1. Within 24 hours: Fill out the Internal Oil Spill Notification Form and email or fax the completed form to 78 CEG/CEIE at (478) 926-5698 or 78 CEG/CEIE Workflow 78ceg.cev.frontofc@us.af.mil. 2. File a copy of this form at your site. 3. Follow-up with 78 CEG/CEIE to ensure the form was received.

1.1.6. Prepare and conduct the safety and flight sequence briefing materials for the Rehearsal and Fly Days. Briefing must include, at a minimum, a review of safety, timeline deconfliction, emergency procedures and those other mandatory procedures and requirements outlined in other governing regulations and host base checklist items.

1.1.7. Control all flying and ground activities for the Rehearsal and Fly Days for a minimum of 20 aircraft.

1.1.8. Provide Air Show consulting services for all aspects of Air Show non-standard operations, to include but not limited to, logistical issues, performer selection, site preparation, and FAA document processing procedures from contract start date through one scheduled post Air Show debriefing for lessons learned.

1.1.9. Ensure the performers have read and understand the special provisions in FAA documentation and ensure all aerial performers are qualified to perform in USAF Open Houses.

1.2 Air Show Announcer shall;

1.2.1. Obtain, document, and integrate a minimum of 50 aircraft (flying and static) into a comprehensive narrative for the duration of the Open House. Incorporate all aircraft and ground displays’ statistical data and flight crew information by interview and research.

1.2.2. Not be sub-contracted by the awarded contractor however, the Air Show Announcer shall be inclusive of the awarded contractor’s company and payrolled staff.

1.2.3. Coordinate with Air Boss to synchronize Air Boss Flight Schedule with narrative. Minimize breaks in narration. Be prepared to coordinate emergency actions, crowd control, and accident/incident procedures as directed by Air Operations Director with airfield and emergency management personnel. Be thoroughly familiar with the mishap/emergency response plan, location of emergency exits, and able to assist appropriate agencies with crowd control in the event of an emergency.

1.2.4. Attend the safety and flight sequence briefing(s) set for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the Open House. At a minimum, the briefing will include daily flight schedule, safety update, and a review of emergency procedures/actions.

1.2.5. Coordinate narrative information with a minimum of 20 performers, Public Affairs for all Special Guest/VIP introductions, and community sponsors. Incorporate recognition for community sponsors at the direction of FSS Marketing and Sponsorship Director and Public Affairs representatives. Unless prior coordination is done, the contractor will provide a copy of the talking points and draft script to the Open House, Air Operations and Public Affairs Directors a minimum of one week in advance of the Open House.

1.2.6. Incorporate discrete frequency communication between aircraft performers and audience. Monitor emergency frequencies and radio communication for situational awareness and emergency management requirements.

1.3 Ground Boss (Consultation & Support Services) shall;

1.3.1. Provide consultation support services during the development and execution of ground operations, to include, all activities inside the crowd control line, spectator areas and vehicle routes, static displays and performer parking and servicing, concessions, displays, sanitation, transportation, communication, and all other event support activities identified in AFMAN 10-1004, para 3.1.3.

1.3.2. Not be sub-contracted by the awarded contractor, however, the Ground Boss and support personnel shall be inclusive of the awarded contractor’s company and payrolled staff.

1.3.3. Provide at least two experienced personnel to support “hot-ramp” aircraft movement and support services required during the practice and air show days.

1.3.4. Coordinate antiterrorism measures and required publications (e.g., Emergency Response Plan, Security Response Plan, etc.) with Security Forces, EOD, safety and emergency response personnel.

1.3.5. Coordinate with Public Health and Bioenvironmental Engineering to ensure procedures are implemented for safe sanitary food and water.

1.3.6. Coordinate with Civil Engineering to utilize their expertise in power, water, traffic engineering, etc.

1.3.7. Be familiar with and execute all applicable actions in locally developed Checklist and Planning Checklists identified in AFMAN 10- 1004, Attachment 2.

2.0 SERVICES SUMMARY (SS).

complaints for duration of Air Show

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2.1 Conditions

2.1.1. This agreement is in force rain or shine. If the contractor is on site and ready to perform, but cannot perform due to circumstances outside their control, the contractor will be paid 100% of the performance fee or as part of a fee schedule agreed to in the contract. All costs will be inclusive and paid in one lump sum. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt and acceptance of invoice in Wide Area Workflow.

2.1.2. The contractor shall identify all frequency requirements. Frequencies will not interfere with base mass notification system or any air traffic control frequencies.

2.1.3. Should the contractor receive third party sponsorship funds in the full amount of the agreed upon performance fees, the Government compensation will become null and void. This will be done in good faith provided the contractor supplies the Government with full disclosure of all third-party sponsorship compensation other than considerations furnished in this document. The Government will not be responsible for any other expenses incurred by the contractor.

2.1.4. Based on Air Force policy, the contractor shall not solicit donations as additional compensation from the public on an Air Force Installation. Air Force shows are free to the public and charge no admission. The contractor may not display nor present any signage or person charging for an admission in any way, shape, or form. No signage or persons may block or interfere with entry by the public and displayed as “donations” with no set fee or cost.

2.1.5. Any temporary structures or visual aids must be removed in their entirety.

2.1.6. Any pavement or grass area damaged by the contractor shall be properly repaired by the contractor at no expense to the Government. All debris/trash generated by the Air Boss activity shall be removed and properly disposed of off base by the contractor.

2.1.7. The Open House will take place 17-18 April 2027. A pre-event practice will occur on 16 April 2027. The contractor will be available a minimum of one hour prior to the daily Flight Safety briefing to set up/publish briefing materials and remain at the airfield until flight operations cease and post-event hotwash is complete.

2.1.8. The contractor shall maintain personal liability insurance of $1,000,000.00 dollars for bodily injury and property damage.

3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES.

The Government shall provide a briefing site and facility for daily flight and safety briefing(s). Unrestricted, all access to sites and personnel associated with the Open House. Access to the flight line no later than noon 14 April 2027. The contractor quote shall be inclusive of airline transportation costs. The contractors will not include a fee for local ground transportation. RAFB will provide a maximum of two golf carts upon arrival, and leased POVs with cargo carrying capability. Military volunteers provided for set-up and tear down of equipment will not be held liable for damage to the equipment. The contractor and his employees will perform services under this contract in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract including the PWS as a contractor and not as a Government agent or employee or joint venture. The contractor and employees are employed to render professional Air Boss, Air Show Announcer, Ground Boss consultation and support services to include personnel to support “hot ramp” aircraft services, and non-standard operations SME services only and any payment made by the Government is compensation solely for such services rendered.

4.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1 Security Requirements

4.1.1 Government Security Regulations: The Contractor shall ensure personnel, information, system, facility, and international security requirements are met in accordance with DoDI 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Department of the Air Force Instruction (DAFI) 31-101, Integrated Defense, and Robins Air Force Base Instruction (RAFBI) 31-101, Installation Security.

4.1.2 Security Clearance: The Contractor shall ensure Contractor personnel have a valid security clearance appropriate to the access required for proper accomplishment of contract/order requirements. Contractor personnel shall not be authorized access to classified and/or sensitive, information and/or materials or be permitted to work on classified and/or sensitive, but unclassified, projects and/or programs without a proper security clearance and a need-to-know. Contractor personnel whose clearances have been suspended or revoked shall immediately be denied access to classified and/or sensitive, but unclassified, information.

4.1.3 Communications Security (COMSEC): The Contractor shall use only secure communications methods and/or equipment to transmit or otherwise transfer classified and/or sensitive, but unclassified, information in accordance with DoDI 5220.22-M.

4.1.4 Access to Government System: The Government will provide Contractor personnel access to systems required to perform tasks under the contract/order. The Contractor shall ensure contractor personnel who require access to a Government AIS have a DNACI conducted in accordance with DoDI 5220.02. The Government will provide system access subject to approval of the DD Form 2875. Upon completion/termination of the contract/order or transfer/termination of Contractor personnel, the system account will be closed.

4.1.5 Access to Government Facilities

4.1.5.1 The Contractor shall ensure contractor personnel who require access to RAFB or other Government facilities comply with the security procedures of the facility.

4.1.5.2 If Contractor personnel require repeated access to RAFB or another Government facility over the life of the contract/order, the Contractor shall ensure they complete, as applicable, a DD Form 1172-2 (Application for Department of Defense Common Access Card – DEERS Enrollment) to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC), an Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Form 496 (Application for AFMC Identification Card) to obtain an AFMC Identification Card, or an AFMC Form 387 (Contractor ID Card/Badge) to obtain a Contractor Identification (ID) Card/Badge.

4.1.5.3 All visitation requests will be submitted through the Joint Personnel Adjunction System (JPAS) to the contract security manager Security Management Office (SMO) code RX1MFN826. Visitations will be made available for review by the Group Security Manager (GSM) of the area where the task will be performed.

4.1.6 Operations Security (OPSEC): The Contractor shall ensure compliance with OPSEC requirements including procedures to protect classified and/or sensitive, but unclassified, Government projects and/or programs. The Contractor shall ensure Contractor personnel who perform work at RAFB or another Government facility comply with the OPSEC procedures of the facility.

4.1.7 Security Incident or Violation: The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government Security Office of any potential or actual security incidents or violations including potential or actual unauthorized disclosure or compromise of classified and/or sensitive, but unclassified, information.

4.2 Place of Performance: Services shall be primarily performed in Building 2336 and the RAFB Airfield.

4.3 Schedule: The contractor shall be present and available at RAFB at a minimum of 5 days prior to Open House Air Show start (16 Apr 27) however, available telephonically 24/7 for consultation to the RAFB Open House Air Show Staff upon contract award.

4.4 Green Procurement Program (GPP): The contractor shall comply with the Green Procurement Program in accordance with Federal (EO 13693) and DOD and AF policy. Green Procurement (GP) is defined by the Department of Defense (DoD) as the purchase of environmentally preferable products and services in accordance with federally mandated green purchasing preference programs. These products are preferred because they conserve resources, create less pollution and waste, or eliminate health and safety risks. The Green Procurement Program (GPP) includes these mandatory components:

(1) Energy Star® and energy-efficient products; energy efficient standby power devices http://www.eere.energy.gov/

(2) Non-ozone depleting substances http://www.epa.gov/ozone/snap/lists/index.html

4.5 Environmental Management System (EMS): Any contractor employee working on RAFB will require EMS training. Contractors must register for an account through The Environmental Awareness Course Hub (TEACH), the Air Force training database:

https://usaf.learningbuilder.com/account/login/?ReturnUrl=%2f (Note: TEACH may not supported by Internet Explorer; recommend using Chrome.) For questions concerning this training, contact 78 CEG/CEIE, 478-327-8104 for assistance.

4.6 Contractor’s Safety Requirement: The Air Force is part of the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). All shall familiarize themselves with the requirements of VPP. Information on the VPP can be accessed at http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp/index.html. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for the safety and health of all subcontractor employees.

4.6.1 Safety and Health Plan: Within 10 calendar days after contract award, the contractor shall provide a copy of their company Safety Plan that is required to ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) (Public Law 91-596). The Safety Plan shall be provided to the 78 ABW Safety Office for review. The 78 ABW Safety Office will provide acceptance or non-acceptance within 5 working days of receipt to the government point-of-contact who will notify the CO. (CDRL A001, Contractor’s Standard Operating Procedures, DI-MGMT-81580).

4.6.1.2 The contractor Safety Plan shall address in detail the items listed in the Contract Appendix C, Part II through Part IV as applicable. For task specific procedures identified in the Contract Appendix C, the contractor’s internal procedures for those tasks must be identifiable within the submitted Safety Plan or shall be provided in an amendment or addendum to the company’s Safety Plan. If task specific procedures identified in the Contract Appendix C, are not submitted with the contractor’s Safety Plan, the submitted Safety Plan will be returned as NOT ACCEPTED. The contractor will have 5 working days to resubmit the Safety Plan, amendment or addendum to address or correct issues identified for non-acceptance. The 78 ABW Safety Office will provide acceptance or non-acceptance of the resubmission within 5 workings days of receipt to the government POC who will notify the CO.

4.6.2 Mishap/Incident Reporting. The contractor shall report all mishaps/incidents in accordance with the contract Appendix C. The contractor shall immediately secure the mishap scene and damaged property and impound pertinent maintenance and training records until released by the Government’s Safety Office (78 ABW/SE). Such release shall be accomplished through the CO. The contractor shall cooperate and assist Government personnel in the investigation of the incident and submit an Accident/Incident Report within 24 hours of the accident/incident. The Contractor shall require all subcontractors to comply with required safety, health and fire standards. (CDRL A002, Accident/Incident Report, DI-SAFT-81563/T).

4.7 Essential Services During Crisis. The Functional Commander/Director (FC/FD) has determined, by placing in writing their decision, that this requirement is not Mission Essential (M-E) in accordance with AFI 10-403, para. 1.9.1.33 and DFARS 237.76, Continuation of Essential Contractor Services.

4.8 Deliverable:

(1) The contractor shall submit safety plan IAW CDRL A001.

(2) The contractor shall report all mishaps/incidents in accordance with the Contract Appendix C, CDRL A002.

4.9 NETWORK ACCESS: Network access is a privilege extended to contractor employees. It will be granted only after all criteria have been met and may be suspended for cause as defined in AFI 33-115 Vol 2, Section 5.6. Network access will be approved IAW AFI 31-501, AFI 31-601, AFI 33-115 Vols I and II, AFI 33-200, AFSSI 8530, AFSSI 5027, DoD 5200.40, and DoD

5220.22. Per AFI 33-115V2, “every individual who has access to the Air Force network (af.mil) domain, specialized systems and mission systems is a network user. Before becoming an AF network user, an individual must be trained and licensed. This process of training and licensing ensures that every Air Force network user is trained and aware of the basic principles of network security and their role in Information Assurance (IA).” Every AF network user must possess a current and favorable National Agency Check (NAC) and Local Files Check (LFC). The NAC is a requirement for working on Government installations and any costs associated with obtaining the NAC shall be the responsibility of the contractor. In addition, contractors performing in an IT-I position (DoD 5200.2R, Appendix K, Para 7) require a current and favorable Limited Background Investigation (LBI). Foreign Nationals must meet the requirements of AF 31-501 prior to access. Access by Foreign Nationals must be processed and approved by the Foreign Disclosure Office (FDO) in accordance with AFSSI 8522 Para 3.2.1 and 3.2.3.

4.10 CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION BADGES: The contractor shall complete all necessary documents for all contractor personnel requiring access to RAFB. Common Access Cards (CAC) will be required for all on-site contractor personnel. The Contractor’s PM will ensure that each employee contacts Trusted Agent for the 78th Medical Group to be added into Contractor Verification System (CVS) for obtaining CAC. Additional instructions for applications will be sent to the e-mail address provided for the application. Prior to application approval, each individual will be reviewed for eligibility in the JPAS system and checked against the WR-ALC barment roster.

During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site. Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.