Attach 1- PWS - Air Boss 2025.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Air Boss Thunder Over the Sound/Air & Space Expo

Keesler Air Force Base (AFB) and Biloxi, MS 1-2 November 2025

1. SCOPE: Due to the specialized nature of the duties performed by the Air Boss, a highly trained and proficient individual must be used. The individual will perform a pre-show briefing to all participants covering air operations and performer flight safety. The Air Boss will direct aircraft on the ground within Keesler AFB (Air Show) boundaries and waivered airspace (Air Traffic Control (ATC) may assist, pursuant to local arrangements). Waivered airspace is to include showboxes on both Keesler AFB and over the Mississippi Sound on the Biloxi Beach Front. The Air Boss will also verify airspace waivered for non-air traffic control agency to take control. The Air Boss will also be briefed and signed off on base disaster response plans prior to the show.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF AIR BOSS SERVICES/REQUIREMENTS

1.2.1. Using acts provided, produce an Air Demonstration schedule using time allotted for show.

1.2.2. Provide direct control of the Air Demonstration performers within the confines of the set schedule.

1.2.3. Provide consultation services (via phone or electronic means) upon receipt of contract award through

2 November 2025.

1.2.4. Liaison with the FAA Representatives (FSDO) and Emergency Services personnel prior to, during and following the show.

1.2.5. Conduct the mandatory Air Demonstration briefing for all performers prior to each show/practice at a location provided by the Air Demonstration sponsor (US Government).

1.2.6. Conduct pre-show/practice briefing for incident/accidents with Air Show/base staff.

1.2.7. Conduct any pre-show/practice coordination with check pilot/check flight engineer, Terminal Radar Approach

Control (TRACON)/tower, Federal Aviation Administration Inspector in Charge (FAA IIC), and narrators.

1.2.8. Open House. The Keesler AFB Open House 2025 will start on 1 November 2025. Contractor shall arrive in advance, on or before 30 October 2025, to help with local promotions, media support, and the arrival program, read and signed off on base disaster response plans prior to the show.

1.2.9. Must have experience with large Air Shows (50,000+) attendees.

1.2.10. Must be in good standing with the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) AND must have attended or taught the ICAS Air Force Open House Workshop within the past two (2) years OR attended or taught ICAS Air Shows 101 or Air Boss 201 within the past three (3) years as verified through ICAS.

1.2.11. Must have experience conducting Complex Air Shows as defined in the Flight Standards Information Management System 8900.1 publication, Volume 5, Chapter 9, Section 6. As well as experience in controlling aerial demonstrations utilizing ground based and/or airborne pyrotechnics.

1.2.12. Must have experience conducting Remote Air Show operations as defined in the Flight Standards Information Management System 8900.1 publication, Volume 5, Chapter 9, Section 6.

1.2.13. Must work Air Show airspace container, Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) and all other associated requests/waivers with the appropriate agencies. All applicable forms will be the responsibility of the Air Boss to ensure a safe and legal Open House/demonstration.

1.2.14. Provide evidence of personal liability insurance of $1,000,000 held by the Air Boss.

1.2.15. Consult for two required Emergency Exercises prior to the event, date and time subject to change.

a. 8 September 2025 – Air Show Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) table-top exercise (consult virtually/by electronic means)

b. 2-3 October 2025 – Full-Scale Air Show MARE (consult in person)

1.3 AIR BOSS PRIMARY DUTIES

1.3.1. Contractor shall perform Air Boss duties during the arrival and practice from Thursday, 30

October 2025 through 2 November 2025.

1.3.2. Contractor shall conduct an Air Demonstration safety briefing each day, 31 October - 2 November 2025.

1.3.3. Contractor shall provide the safe and efficient control of scheduled Air Demonstration event activities and shall work closely with ATC arrivals, departures, and ground movements.

1.3.4. The Contractor shall manage ground movements of taxing aircraft and vehicular traffic during Open House and shall work closely with the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) to ensure all regulatory requirements pertaining to air operations are met.

1.3.5. The Contractor shall establish communication system with waiver holder, Airport Manager, FSDO, and ATC.

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1.3.6. The Contractor shall work directly with his ATC liaison on stage to ensure flight safety and appropriate coordination with the Keesler AFB Tower facility when required.

1.3.7. During the time the Contractor is in control of the Keesler AFB airspace, he/she shall discuss and coordinate emergency procedures and Air Boss actions with the ATC facility that has airspace jurisdiction as required and shall coordinate with crash/fire/rescue on emergency procedures.

1.4 MATERIALS

1.4.1. The following shall be provided by the Air Boss:

a. One (1) Air Boss and associated personnel to provide ATC for the Kessler AFB Open House 2025 and the Biloxi Beach Front Show Box.

1.4.2. The following shall be provided by the Government:

a. Lodging:

• One (1) standard room from 30 October 2025 thru 2 November 2025.

b. Map: A map of the Open House layout upon request.

c. Location: The Contractor will be provided a specified location to conduct business.

d. Courtesy Vehicle:

• One (1) 4x passenger golf cart for use of the Control Point team; from 30 October 2025 thru 2 November 2025.

• One (1) mid-size car from 30 October 2025 thru 2 November 2025

2. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided in support of this contract. Non-consumable government furnished property shall be promptly returned at the end of the contract performance period.

3. EMPLOYEES: The Contractor shall ensure all employees working on Keesler AFB possess proper identification and/or citizenship documentation. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), employers may hire only persons who may legally work in the United States (US) (i.e., citizens and nationals of the US) and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. The Contractor must verify identity and employment eligibility of anyone to be hired (Ref: US Department of Labor: http://www.dol.gov/compliance/guide/aw.htm#whowhich).

4. CONTRACT CANCELLATION: The Contracting Officer (CO) is the Sole Authority to cancel the agreement.

Cancellation of the agreement by the CO due to weather, natural disaster, Force Protection issues, Health Protection issues, or military contingency will not constitute breach of contract or subject the 81 Training Wing (TRW) or its representatives to any liability for damages, if cancelled before scheduled arrival date of the Contractor.

5. LOCATION: This performance is to be accomplished at Keesler AFB, MS and the Biloxi Beach Front, Biloxi, MS.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY: All terms and conditions set forth in this contract shall remain confidential between the “Supplier” (Contractor) and the “Sponsor” and its agents. The “Supplier” agrees to identify and hold harmless the United States Air Force, its invitees, heirs, and assigns from all liability and against any demands, actions or causes of action arising out of or relating to “Supplier’s” participation in the Keesler AFB Open House 2025 including costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees associated with said actions or causes of action. “Supplier” has in effect a policy of insurance, including liability insurance, covering such events.

The Contractor agrees to identify and hold harmless the United States Air Force, its invitees, heirs, and assigns from all liability and against any demands, actions or causes of action arising out of or relating to “Contractor’s” participation in the Kessler AFB Open House 2025 including costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees associated with said actions or causes of action. The Contractor shall have in effect a policy of insurance, including liability insurance, covering such events.