DRAFT - Air Show Performer TS-11 PWS.pdf

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This is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for TS-11 Iskra Aerial Demonstration Services at Travis Air Force Base, California, scheduled for April 25-26, 2026, with arrival by April 23 and departure no later than 0800 on April 27.

The contractor must provide a solo aerobatic demonstration using one TS-11 Iskra aircraft in legacy warbird livery and USAF livery, with a pilot holding an active surface-level aerobatic waiver and surface unrestricted level I Statement of Competency (SAC) card. The performance consists of a 10-minute aerial display with smoke, including one practice performance on April 24, 2026, and two performances on April 25-26, 2026. The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary for the demonstrations and coordinate all activities with the Travis Airshow Team regarding planning, arrival/departure, parking, and safety. Additional contractor responsibilities include providing at least one hour of fan interaction and autograph signing adjacent to each performance, offering a STEM educational component for the aviation event, maintaining personal liability insurance of $1,000,000 per aircraft/occurrence, and providing Civil Aircraft Certificate of Insurance, DD Form 2400, DD Form 2401, and DD Form 240-2 documents at least 30 days in advance. The contractor is prohibited from using pyrotechnics and must implement a risk management plan, provide full personnel identification for base access and background checks, and comply with all security and safety requirements.

Government-furnished property and services include airshow layout maps, specified business location, golf cart access, one rental car for April 23-26, three vehicle passes (one with flight line access), lavatory facilities, up to 600 gallons of Jet-A fuel (100 gallons per performance flight plus 300-gallon top-off allowance), 30 gallons of smoke oil, two hotel rooms for April 24-26, six performer passes, a photo/autograph booth or tent with minimum 30 minutes of scheduled time, public address system access, high-pressure oxygen at 1800 psi, and access to hot ramps, hangars, and other restricted areas as appropriate. The contractor must report all accidents and incidents immediately to the Point of Contact, secure accident scenes pending investigation, cooperate fully with government investigations, and immediately report any environmental spills to the Fire Department, Contracting Officer, and airshow team. Both the performer and government retain free access to and rights to use all visual, radio, media content, and footage created during the event.

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

TS-11 Iskra Aerial Demonstration Services

Travis Air Force Base, CA 25-26 April 2026

1. SCOPE OF WORK:

The Travis AFB (TAFB) Wings over Solano Airshow requires the Aerial Demonstration services of a TS-11 Iskra. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, tools, materials, supervision and other items and services necessary for Aerial Demonstration services.

Contract is for full and complete services in accordance with PWS scope and awarded to a single contractor. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this PWS.

2. LOCATION:

All Aerial Demonstration services are to be performed at Travis AFB, CA 94535.

3. HOURS OF OPERATION:

The Contractor shall perform all services during the planning, arrival, practice, and execution of the 2026 Travis AFB Air Show during the period of 24-26 April 2026. Arrival will happen on or before 23 April 2026 (TAFB Airshow staff will provide arrival schedule) and depart no later than 0800 27 April 2026.

4. CONTRACTOR-PROVIDED AERIAL DEMONSTRATION AND SERVICES.

a. Aerobatic performer Shall include:

• Pilot with active surface level aerobatic waiver.

• Pilot with surface unrestricted level I Statement of Competency (SAC) card.

• Aircraft must be in legacy warbird livery as was used in historic operations.

• Provide 10-minute aerial display showcasing one TS-11 Iskra aircraft in USAF livery.

b. Shall coordinate all airshow planning and implementation activities with the Travis Airshow Team to ensure compliance with specific airshow objectives, rules, regulations, statutes, and policies.

c. Shall furnish sufficient personnel, equipment, and materials to perform aerial demonstration and/or static display for all work specified within this PWS.

d. Shall coordinate all aspects of the arrival/departure, aerial demonstration, and parking plan with the Travis Airshow Team.

e. Shall be in place no later than close of business, 24 April 2026. An arrival schedule will be shared once produced by the Travis Airshow Team and Airfield Operations.

f. Shall leave TAFB no later than 0800 27 April 2026.

g. Shall act as an Aerial Demonstration on Saturday 25 April 2026 and Sunday 26 April 2026. Additionally, aerial demonstrations and performers are expected to participate in a full airshow rehearsal on Friday 24 April 2026 unless circumstances prevent safety of flight.

h. Shall defer to the Travis Airshow Team to resolve all issues, which include, but are not limited to, security, law enforcement, fire protection and prevention, emergency response and recovery, public affairs, logistics, and acquisition.

i. Shall coordinate with the Travis Airshow Team usage of radio communications and computer wireless connectivity.

j. Shall be prohibited from the use of any pyrotechnics.

k. Shall implement its Risk Management Plan as applicable.

l. Shall provide liability insurance (Specifics listed below, Para 6.) and DD2400-series forms as required by Airfield Operations.

m. Shall provide full name and identification for each individual entering the military installation for the purpose of background checks, base access, and rental vehicles (as applicable).

5. AIRCRAFT TO BE SUPPLIED:

a. Solo aerobatic demonstration in the TS-11 Iskra, approximately 10 minutes in duration with smoke. The performer will be required to conduct a performance each day, totaling in 1 practice performance (24 April 2026) and 2 performances (25-26 April 2026). The following assets will be used in the performance: TS-11 Iskra aircraft

b. The performer will be available for at least one hour either before or after performance(s) for fan interaction and/or autograph signing. Performer will provide photos ops and sign memorabilia for fans free of charge and be available for Media and other functions at the request of the airshow staff. The performer may sell and/or market merchandise supporting their act.

c. The performer will provide a STEM component for the aviation event.

6. CONTRACTOR’S LIABILITY INSURANCE:

a. Contractor shall provide Travis AFB with a copy of the pilot’s licenses (upon request).

b. The Contractor declares they will maintain personal liability insurance with limits of a million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per aircraft/occurrence for bodily injury or property damage.

c. The Civil Aircraft Certificate of Insurance shall be provided upon request and before filling out FAA waiver prior to commencement of performance under this agreement. Civil Aircraft Landing Permit (DD 2401) and Civil Aircraft Hold Harmless Agreement (DD 240-2) shall also be provided at that time. Certificate of Insurance, DD Form 2400, must be forwarded to the air show coordinator along with the DD Form 2401 (forms should be provided 30 days in advance or before award upon request of the Contracting Officer.

7. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES:

a. Provide a map of the Air Show layout to include the crowd line and aerobatic box.

b. Provide a specified location to conduct business.

c. Provide access to a golf cart or golf cart shuttle as able for 24-26 April 2026.

d. Provide one (1) rental car for 23-26 April 2026.

e. Provide three 3 vehicle passes, at least one (1) with flight line access.

f. Provide lavatory facilities near flightline for 24-26 April 2026.

g. Provide up to 600 gallons of Jet-A: 100 gallons per performance flight (practice or show) and top-off of no more than 300 for aircraft on departure.

h. Provide Smoke Oil: 10 gallons per performance flight (practice and show); 30 gallons total.

i. Provide two (2) hotel rooms for 24-26 April 2026.

j. Access to hot ramps, hangars, tents, lounges, and other restricted entry areas may require credentials. The Travis Airshow Team will work with the Contractor to provide access credentials to Contractor’s aircrew and support crew to all locations that restrict access that appropriate for this PWS.

k. Provide six (6) performer passes. Changes in quantity can be coordinated with the Travis Airshow Team.

l. Provide photo/autograph booth or tent area with at least 30 minutes of scheduled time (if desired).

m. Provide a Public Address system for the venue.

n. Provide ample access to Travis Airshow’s Air Operations Team who shall, in good faith, make every effort to reasonably accommodate the Contractor’s specific requirements directly related to the success of the airshow.

o. Prove high-pressure Oxygen (Aviation Oxygen) at 1800 psi.

8. SAFETY:

a. The contractor must have a safety and health plan for their employees.

b. The contractor shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and regulations to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.

9. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

All personnel employed by the contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of the contractor entering the military installation shall abide by all security instructions and directives of Travis AFB. Travis AFB will provide 24-hour security to all equipment. The contractor shall be responsible for the action of any of their sub-contractors and their employees who are working on Travis AFB. The contractor and sub-contractor, if hiring U.S. citizen(s), shall ensure that they are in possession of a valid State driver's license or State issued Identification Card and birth certificate. If the employee/hire is not a U.S. citizen, the contractor and/or subcontractor may hire non-U.S. citizens if they are in possession of Green Card, Social Security Card, Resident Card, Work Visa and State issued Identification Card. If driving on base a state driver's license and car insurance is required.

10. ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION:

a. The contractor shall record and report to the POC all available facts relating to each instance of accidental damage to government property or injury to either contractor or government personnel.

b. The contractor shall secure the accident scene and wreckage until released by the accident investigative authority through the POC.

c. If the Government elects to conduct an investigation of the incident the contractor shall cooperate fully and assist the government personnel until the investigation is completed.

11. NOTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SPILLS:

In the event the contractor spills or releases any unpermitted substance or hazardous waste into the environment, the contractor shall immediately report the incident to the Fire Department, the Contracting Officer (CO), and a member of the Travis Airshow Team.

12. VISUAL AND MEDIA RIGHTS INFOMATION:

The performer and Government will have free access to and the right to use freely any visual, radio, media content and/or footage created by Contractor/Performer or NAFI/airshow officials (this includes photos, print material, online content, video content, production, etc.).

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