Attachment 3 - Statement of Work_FA440727Q8000.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

USAF Band of Mid-America “Spirit of the Season” – Kris Allen Guest Artist 02-09 December 2026

1. BACKGROUND

The United States Air Force (USAF) Band of Mid-America is a musical organization whose mission is to inspire immediate and long-lasting morale and esprit de corps for Scott Air Force Base, IL and the United States of America. To support this effort, the Band of Mid-America reaches over 70 million listeners via live and televised events each year. Under the direction of the Commander, Air Force Bands actively design a wide variety of musical events to bridge language and cultural differences to engage, inform, entertain, and inspire audiences. Bands perform the right music for the right event and utilize performing styles and techniques to establish a sense of commonality and community with targeted audiences. In support of this mission, the Band of Mid-America is seeking the services of a professional featured Vocalist for its annual Spirit of the Season (SOTS) performances to be held at professional quality concert venues in St. Louis, MO, Columbia, MO, and Kansas City, MO. The events will be performed for in-person audiences and will also be recorded for future broadcasts on television as well as Air Force media and social media outlets.

2. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT.

The purpose of this Statement of Work is to define Kris Allen’s professional vocal and speaking services for the USAF Band of Mid-America’s “Spirit of the Season” rehearsal and performances, Period of Performance of 02-09 December 2026 as well as video and audio recordings that will be utilized on social media and for broadcast in part or whole, during the 2027 Holiday Season on television stations and media outlets in the Geographic Area of Responsibility of the Band of Mid- America.

Kris Allen Engagement: The Contractor shall secure and provide the professional vocal, speaking, promotional, rehearsal, and performance services of Kris Allen for all activities specified in this SOW.

The Contractor shall enter into and administer all agreements necessary to furnish Kris Allen’s services.

The Contractor remains fully responsible for performance regardless of whether Kris Allen is secured through an agent, manager, subcontractor, or other intermediary.

The Contractor shall ensure that Kris Allen and Kris Allen’s authorized representative understand and accept the required dates, locations, services, recording activities, promotional obligations, and authorized media uses. Kris Allen is essential to performance of the contract. No substitution is authorized. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately upon learning of any circumstance that could affect Kris Allen’s availability.

Recording and Media License: The Contractor shall obtain all permissions within the Contractor’s responsibility necessary for the Government to record Kris Allen’s rehearsals and performances and use the resulting audio and audiovisual recordings as authorized by this SOW. These permissions shall be included in the contract price at no additional cost to the Government.

The Contractor grants, or shall obtain for the Government, a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free perpetual license to edit, excerpt, caption, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, perform, broadcast, stream, archive, and post recordings from the 4, 8, and 9 December 2026 performances. Authorized outlets include official Department of the Air Force websites, official Government social-media accounts, official YouTube channels, television stations, media outlets, and Government archival repositories.

Authorized editing may include reasonable excerpting, abridgment, captioning, formatting, and incorporation into promotional or historical productions, provided the material is not used to imply Kris Allen’s endorsement of a commercial product, political candidate, or unrelated activity.

Before award, the Contractor shall disclose all proposed restrictions involving platforms, geographic territory, duration, editing, advertising, monetization, archival availability, or reuse.

Third Party Rights: The Contractor shall identify any musical compositions, sound recordings, backing tracks, arrangements, photographs, or other materials requiring permission from a publisher, record label, union, or other third party. The Contractor shall obtain the permissions assigned to it by this contract and shall disclose any excluded rights or additional restrictions before award. Nothing in this SOW transfers ownership of copyrights held by songwriters, publishers, record labels, or other third parties.

Musical Arrangements: The Government may retain and reuse musical arrangements created by Government personnel. The Contractor shall ensure that Kris Allen raises no objection to the Government’s continued use of those Government-created arrangements. This provision does not convey copyrights or licenses controlled by composers, publishers, record labels, or other third parties.

Promotional Support: The Contractor shall ensure that Kris Allen publishes at least three promotional social-media post(s) concerning the Spirit of the Season performances through Kris Allen’s official social media (Instagram, Facebook, X, etc.) account(s). The post(s) shall be published no later than 02 December 2026 and shall remain publicly available for at least eight days, except for temporary story-format content.

The Government will provide event information, approved links, and applicable branding materials.

Proposed content shall be submitted to the Government POC at least two business days before publication for review of factual accuracy, operational security, and authorized use of Government marks. The Contractor shall provide links or screenshots demonstrating publication.

Kris Allen shall deliver Government-furnished scripted remarks and brief transitions associated with the musical program. The Government will provide final scripts no later than two days before the first performance. Kris Allen will not be required to deliver political, fundraising, commercial-endorsement, or policy-advocacy content. Material script changes after the first rehearsal will be coordinated with the

Contractor and Kris Allen.

Professional Conduct: While performing contract requirements at Government facilities or Government-sponsored events, the Contractor and Kris Allen shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws; installation and venue rules; safety and security requirements; and Government instructions concerning access and conduct. Kris Allen shall maintain professional conduct and shall not perform while impaired by alcohol or illegal drugs. Harassment, unlawful discrimination, threatening conduct, unauthorized possession or use of controlled substances, and material disruption of rehearsals or performances are prohibited.

Government-Furnished Property and Services: The Government will furnish the performance and rehearsal venues, stage, house lighting, house sound reinforcement, standard vocal microphones and monitors, accompaniment by the USAF Band of Mid-America, Government-created musical arrangements, event recording services, dressing-room space, venue credentials, parking, final scripts, approved promotional materials, and the sheet music identified in this SOW.

Contract Price: Except for the Government-furnished items identified above, the Contractor is responsible for all property, services, equipment, personnel, and expenses necessary for performance.

The contract price shall include all costs associated with the required services, including but not limited to Kris Allen’s compensation, booking or agency commissions, deposits, travel, lodging, and meals.

Cancellation Policies: If Kris Allen cannot perform a contractual appearance or appearances due to illness or personal injury or in the event of unforeseen cancellations of rehearsals or performances i.e.

weather and transportation disruptions, venue closures, Government cancellation, national emergency or similar mission requirements, the Government will not remit payment for the missed service. There will be no rescheduling of canceled events. Remote performance is prohibited. Cancellation of one rehearsal or performance does not affect the other scheduled rehearsals or performances.

Payment: The Contractor may submit an invoice after completion, and the Government will perform acceptance of all required rehearsals, performances, promotional activities, documentation, and other deliverables. The Government will inspect and accept services and deliverables based on timely attendance, completion of the specified musical and speaking services, delivery of required promotional materials, completion of required social-media activity, and provision of the required media permissions. Payment will be made in accordance with the contract’s applicable payment clause. The Government POC’s coordination or observation of services does not constitute acceptance unless the individual has been designated to accept performance.

Note: The Government POC may coordinate schedules, deliverables, and technical matters but is not authorized to change the contract, increase the contract price, alter the scope, or authorize additional services. Only the Contracting Officer may modify the contract.

The contractor shall ensure that Kris Allen provides all necessary services to include the following:

SCHEDULE & LOCATIONS:

1. 01 Dec 2026 – Travel Day to performance area

2. 02 Dec 2026 Rehearsal – 0930hrs-1200hrs, O’Fallon Township Highschool Milburn Campus, 650

Milburn School Rd., O’Fallon, IL 62269

a. Report time: 0915hrs

b. Kris Allen release time: 1200hrs

3. 03 Dec 2026 Rehearsal – 0930hrs-1200hrs, O’Fallon Township Highschool Milburn Campus, 650

Milburn School Rd., O’Fallon, IL 62269

a. Report time: 0915hrs

b. Kris Allen release time: 1200hrs

4. 04 Dec 2026 Performance – 1900hrs-2130hrs, Powell Hall at the Jack C. Taylor Music Center, 718

N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103

a. Report time: 1530hrs

b. Sound check: 1600hrs

c. Performance call time: 1830hrs

d. Kris Allen release time: 2130hrs

5. 05 Dec 2026 – Travel Day back to residence

6. 6-7 Dec 2026 are off days

7. 08 Dec 2026 – Travel to Columbia, MO

8. 08 Dec 2026 Performance – 1900hrs-2130hrs, Missouri Theater, 203 S. 9th St., Columbia, MO

65211

a. Report time: 1530hrs

b. Sound check: 1600hrs

9. 09 Dec 2026 Performance – 1900hrs-2130hrs, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601

Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108

a. Report time: 1530hrs

b. Sound check: 1600hrs

10. 10 Dec 2026 – Travel Day back to residence

11. The FINAL schedule for performances days will be presented to Kris Allen on 03 Dec 2026 following the Dress rehearsal.

12. Schedule changes will be made by an agent of the Government. The Government will make every effort to inform Kris Allen at least 24 hours prior to a schedule change. During periods when Kris Allen is not needed, they may travel freely and enjoy the local area at leisure.

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:

• Period of Performance. Kris Allen shall be available to perform live, in-person in St. Louis, MO on 4 December 2026, Columbia, MO on 8 December 2026, and Kansas City, MO on 09 December 2026.

• Be available to rehearse with the Band of Mid-America, 02 and 03 December 2026 (exact times to be determined).

• Perform concerts with the Band of Mid-America, 04, 08, and 09 December 2026, 1930-2100 hrs.

• Prepare 10-14 featured musical works from memory to be performed on stage with the Band of Mid-America. Sheet music for each musical piece will be provided in advance. Kris Allen will perform all featured works at each concert. The approximate stage time for Kris Allen will be 30- 35 minutes for each concert. Encores may be required and will be coordinated with the Band’s Commander and Kris Allen during the rehearsal process. Spoken transitions are included in performance time. The holiday sing-along is included in the 10-14 works. Music, teleprompters, confidence monitors, and music stands are prohibited. Any media interviews, meet-and-greets, photo sessions, receptions, autograph sessions, and photo opportunities will be coordinated by an agent of the Government with Kris Allen on an individual basis.

• Musical works will be determined by the Music Director of the USAF Band of Mid-America (Lt

Col Dustin Doyle) and Kris Allen. A final set list will be determined by October 31st, 2026. Kris Allen will have until 15 Nov 2026 to identify key changes or vocal-range concerns. The Commander of The Band of Mid-America approves all key, tempo, cuts, and arrangement changes. No changes will be made to music after 18 Nov 2026. If a musical piece is replaced after the freeze date, Kris Allen and the Government will work together to quickly replace the piece with an acceptable alternative.

• Engage and lead the audience in a Holiday medley sing-along.

• Consult with the Music Director (Lt Col Dustin Doyle) on any questions of musical performance that may arise.

MILESTONES & DELIVERABLES.

• Kris Allen or his Management will supply promotional materials (press photos, biography, etc.) to the USAF Band of Mid-America by 31 October 2026. Photos will be delivered as JPEG (.jpg) with standard 8x10 Print (2400x3000 pixels at 300 DPI). Please include any required captions or credit line with the photo. The Government may reproduce, crop, resize, caption, archive, and distribute the event promotion materials.

• Sheet music will be provided to Kris Allen by 24 November 2026.

• Kris Allen will arrive at all contracted professional services during period of Performance and will complete the required performance tasks outlined in this Statement of Work.