Atch-01 P-51 Mustang Warbird Fighter Demonstration SOW_05 Mar 2026.pdf

2026 Charleston Airshow P-51 Mustang Warbird Fighter Demonstration

Statement of Work March 5, 2026

The contractor is responsible for providing labor, materials, and travel to and from Joint Base Charleston (JB CHS), SC in order to provide two 15-minute P-51 warbird aerobatic flight demonstrations for the 2026 Charleston Airshow, with one demonstration scheduled for May 2, 2026, and the second for May 3, 2026. The contractor shall make the aircraft available for static display during airshow hours when flight operations are not being conducted. The contractor shall arrive at JB CHS Thursday, April 30, 2026, to enable sufficient time for a performance related pre-coordination brief with government personnel, and to provide crew rest prior to the safety briefing and practice day on Friday, May 1, 2026. The contractor is responsible for coordinating with the requirement owner on arrival times prior to arrival.

1. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The contractor shall provide performances in support of the 2026 Charleston Airshow as detailed below:

1.1. The contractor shall perform an aerobatic aerial demonstration each day of approximately 15 minutes in duration on May 2, 2026, and May 3, 2026 between 1000 and 1600 EST. The contractor will have the opportunity for a practice performance on May 1, 2026 between the hours of 1000-1600 EST. The contractor or performer will provide a description of the routine to the requirement owner prior to the event to ensure safety protocols are met.

1.2. The requirement owner reserves the right to request the contractor to perform a partnership demonstration with a De Havilland DH-115 during the performance of services.

The contractor is responsible for immediately notifying the requirement owner and Contracting Officer of any price changes to the contract as a result of this request for approval. Partnership demonstration request and approval shall be made prior to arrival of contractor personnel to JB CHS. If a partnership demonstration is approved, the contractor is responsible for coordinating with the partnering POC and requirement owner prior to and during the airshow as necessary to ensure a safe and successful partnership demonstration is performed.

1.3. The contractor shall make the aircraft available for static display during airshow hours when flight operations are not being conducted.

1.4. The performer shall interact with the crowd to the maximum extent. Outside of the time needed for act preparation the contractor shall be available for crowd autographs, photos and questions from spectators from performance time through close of grounds.

1.5. Before and during commencement of the 2026 Charleston Airshow, the contractor shall make regular contact with the requirement owner.

1.6. Before arrival, the contractor shall work with the requirement owner to ensure performer requirements are satisfied (fuel type, practice day slot, etc.) and performer information is current through the duration of the airshow (pilot certificate, ICAS information, formation card (dependent upon agreement of formation flight), act information to be read by the announcer, etc.).

1.7. If available, the contractor website shall include, as a minimum, airshow location, time, and date. The contractor shall coordinate with the requirement owner who will notify JB Charleston Public Affairs to keep the Charleston Airshow website up to date on performer details.

1.8. The contractor shall notify the requirement owner and Contracting Officer of any events that may affect the Airshow immediately upon identification.

2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS AND STORAGE

2.1. The contractor shall coordinate with the requirement owner for acquisition of smoke oil, fuel, and engine oil as required. The contractor shall coordinate with the requirement owner for any additional smoke oil, fuel, and engine oil or additional aircraft support as required.

2.1.1. The Government will provide Jet-A fuel to the contractor upon arrival to JB CHS and will provide fuel prior to contractor departure from JB CHS (Not to Exceed 100 gallons). The Government will also provide fuel for each performance (Not to Exceed 40 gallons).

2.1.2. The aircraft shall have standard refueling attachments. If the aircraft has been modified for refueling, it shall be up to the contractor to notify the requirement owner with the standard configuration. The Government recommends the contractor bring any non-standard tow equipment, chocks or parking equipment with the aircraft.

2.1.3. The Government will provide the contractor with oil for the transportation to and from JB CHS, as well as oil for each performance (approximately 4 quarts).

2.1.4. The Government will provide hangar space to the contractor for storing the aircraft overnight and during inclement weather, as well as space for storing additional aircraft support equipment (drop tanks, etc.). The contractor shall coordinate with the requirement owner for any additional aircraft support as required.

3. TRAVEL

3.1. The contractor is responsible for all travel related costs for air transportation to and from JB CHS, SC.

3.2. Lodging: The Government shall provide the contractor a maximum of no more than one

(1) hotel rooms for Thursday, April 30, 2026, through Monday, May 4, 2026. Hotel rooms shall be at JB Charleston Inn or contracted quarters in Charleston, SC. Departure shall be no later than Monday, May 4, 2026.

3.3. Ground Transportation: The Government shall provide the contractor with a maximum of one (1) rental car for the duration of the Airshow. Vehicle passes will be provided for base access as well as display ramp access.

4. BASE ACCESS

4.1. After receipt of award, the contractor shall submit a list of contractor personnel that are performing services under this contract to the requirement owner and Contracting Officer to ensure timely coordination of Government provided accommodations.

4.2. The contractor is responsible for submitting base access worksheets to the requirement owner no later than Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to ensure base access is timely coordinated in accordance with local installation procedures.

5. SITE ACCESS

The requirement owner and Airshow personnel will provide limited access with military escort, when necessary, to Airshow functions, including access to the flight line during the Airshow, any receptions, briefings, and media day events.