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This is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for aviation ground refueling and servicing support at McConnell Air Force Base's airshow event scheduled for October 21-26, 2026.
The contractor must provide turnkey aviation ground refueling and oil servicing for military demonstration teams, warbirds, civilian aerobatic performers, and static display aircraft during the "Frontiers in Flight" airshow. Daily operations run from 0800-1800 hours during the event period. Required products include approximately 2,000 gallons of 100LL Avgas (ASTM D910/MIL-DTL-5624 certified), 1,458 gallons of PetroBlend Pure White Smoke Oil (Spec 7G4W2 or DoD/Thunderbirds-approved equivalent), and multiple specialty lubricants in specific quantities: Aeroshell W120 (91.84 gallons), Aeroshell W100 Plus (24 quarts), Phillips 66 XC 25W-60 (10 gallons), Phillips 66 XC 20W-50 (48 quarts), Aeroshell 15W-50 (6 quarts), and Mobil Jet Oil II (4 quarts). An optional CLIN includes up to 1,200 gallons of 87-octane unleaded gasoline for pyrotechnic field containers. The contractor must furnish a certified 2,000-gallon minimum capacity mobile 100LL fuel truck with calibrated meter and aviation-grade equipment, plus a powered oil distribution trailer with onboard compressor or motorized pumping system. All products must be certified, virgin, and uncontaminated, with all equipment and materials free of Class I ozone-depleting substances. The contractor must submit personnel and vehicle rosters at least 30 days prior to base arrival for security clearance, coordinate freight delivery of approximately seven pallets, maintain real-time metered service ledgers documenting each servicing event by tail number, pilot name, funding designation, product type, and quantity dispensed. The government will provide a designated staging area, forklift assistance for offloading, base emergency services, and standard Jet A/JP-8 fuels for active military aircraft; the contractor is responsible for all commercial lodging, rental vehicles, and per diem expenses as firm-fixed-price costs.
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October 1, 2026
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)
100LL AVIATION GASOLINE (AVGAS), SPECIALTY LUBRICANTS, SMOKE OIL, AND
FLIGHTLINE GROUND SERVICING SUPPORT
FOR MCCONNELL AFB AIR SHOW
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
1.1. The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, management, supervision, transportation, equipment, tools, materials, fuel, engine lubricants, and smoke oil necessary to perform turnkey aviation ground refueling and oil servicing for participating military demonstration teams, warbirds, civilian aerobatic performers, and static display aircraft during the McConnell Air Force Base (AFB) Open House and Airshow ("Frontiers in Flight").
1.2. Operational Period: On-site performance shall occur Wednesday, 21 October 2026 through Monday, 26 October 2026 (inclusive of rehearsal, performance, and arrival/departure staging windows). Daily operational core hours shall be 0800–1800, or as adjusted dynamically by the Air Operations Director / Air Boss.
2. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS, MANUALS, AND POLICIES
The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, DoD, and Air Force standards:
2.1 NFPA 407: Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing.
2.2 DAFMAN 24-306: Operation of Air Force Government Motor Vehicles (Airfield Driving Rules).
2.3 AFI 91-203: Air Force Occupational Safety, Fire, and Health Standards.
2.4 AFMAN 23-110: Fuel Management Protocols and Hazardous Materials Handling.
2.5 SAF/AQC Contract Policy Memo 26-C-13: DAF Compliance with RFO Phase 1 Class Deviations and Base Access mandates.
3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS & SECURITY (MANDATORY LOCAL ACCESS
PROVISIONS)
3.1. Installation Access & Background Checks:
3.1.1 The Contractor shall submit a complete personnel and vehicle roster to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Program Manager (PM) no later than thirty (10) calendar days prior to base arrival.
3.1.2 The roster shall include full legal names, driver’s license numbers/issuing states, dates of birth, and Social Security Numbers for background checks conducted by the 22nd Security Forces Squadron (22 SFS).
3.1.3 The Government will issue eight (8) performer/contractor access badges and temporary flightline access credentials for authorized crew members. Contractor personnel shall prominently display credentials while on base.
3.2 Flightline Vehicle Access & Airfield Driving:
3.2.1 The Government will issue four (4) flightline ramp passes for designated operational vehicles:
(1) tow vehicle, (1) oil distribution trailer, (1) 100LL fuel distribution truck, and (1) support vehicle.
3.2.2 The Contractor shall provide six (6) designated contractor/crew vehicle parking requests to the COR.
3.2.3 All Contractor operators driving within the Airfield Operations Area (AOA) or hot ramp shall complete McConnell AFB Airfield Driver familiarization training/briefing prior to commencing operations.
3.3. Physical Security & Foreign Object Debris (FOD):
3.3.1 Contractor personnel shall adhere to strict flightline FOD prevention standards. All loose gear, cans, funnels, rags, and tools shall be secured.
3.3.2 Smoking, open flames, and unauthorized spark-producing devices are strictly prohibited within 50 feet of any aircraft, fuel truck, or dispensing operation.
4. PRE-SHOW PLANNING, COORDINATION & FREIGHT LOGISTICS
4.1. Performer Requirements Review: The Contractor shall review all military demonstration team support manuals (e.g., USAF Thunderbirds Support Manual) and civilian performer contracts/riders to verify exact fuel grades, reciprocating engine oils, turbine oils, and smoke oil requirements.
4.2. Pre-Show Inventory Schedule: The Contractor shall provide a consolidated product inventory delivery schedule to the CO and PM no later than seven (7) calendar days prior to event commencement.
4.3. Freight Delivery & Offloading:
4.3.1 The Contractor shall coordinate freight shipment of approximately seven (7) pallets of palletized smoke oil drums and boxed lubricants to McConnell AFB.
4.3.2 The Contractor shall provide shipping tracking numbers and estimated arrival dates to the PM to coordinate secure gate entry and offloading.
5. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor shall procure, transport, deliver, and dispense only certified, virgin, uncontaminated petroleum products conforming to the following exact specifications:
5.1. Aviation Gasoline: 100LL Avgas conforming to ASTM D910 / MIL-DTL-5624 (Total Estimated
Quantity: ~2,000 Gallons).
5.2. Aircraft Smoke Oil: PetroBlend Pure White Smoke Oil (Spec 7G4W2) or DoD/Thunderbirds-approved equal (non-corrosive, highly refined paraffinic white oil; Total Estimated Quantity: 1,458 Gallons / 28 drums of 55 gal each).
5.3. Reciprocating Engine Oils & Specialty Lubricants (Delivered in sealed containers):
5.3.1 Aeroshell W120: 91.84 Gallons (1/2 drum + full 55-gal drum / bulk pump for B-29 "Doc", C-
47, T-6, T-28).
5.3.2 Aeroshell W100 Plus: 24 Quarts (4 cases / 6 qts per case).
5.3.3 Phillips 66 XC 25W-60: 10 Gallons (2 cases / two 2.5-gal containers per case for Twin Beech).
5.3.4 Phillips 66 XC 20W-50: 48 Quarts (4 cases / 12 qts per case for Pitts S2B & statics).
5.3.5 Aeroshell 15W-50: 6 Quarts (1 case for Scott Francis MXS).
5.3.6 Mobil Jet Oil II Turbine Oil: 4 Quarts (1 case for Micro-Jet).
5.4. Pyrotechnic Fuel (Optional CLIN): The Contractor shall provide metered delivery of 87 Octane
Unleaded Gasoline (up to 1,200 gallons dispensed directly into pyrotechnic field containers) upon written direction of the CO.
6. EQUIPMENT AND OPERATIONAL FLIGHTLINE SERVICING
6.1. Certified Mobile 100LL Fuel Truck:
6.1.1 The Contractor shall furnish a fully operational, licensed, and insured mobile fuel truck with a minimum 2,000-gallon 100LL capacity, equipped with calibrated meter, pump, certified filtration, aviation grade delivery hose, static bonding/ground reels, and over-wing dispensing nozzle.
6.1.2 Commercial drivers and fuel operators shall possess valid commercial licenses and hazardous material endorsements.
6.2. Powered Oil Distribution Trailer: The Contractor shall provide a dedicated oil trailer equipped with an onboard compressor and/or motorized pumping system capable of rapid smoke oil and bulk engine oil distribution across hot ramps and static aircraft parking aprons.
6.3. Ground Servicing Operations:
6.3.1 The Contractor shall refuel and service all designated military, warbird, civilian, and static display aircraft upon landing, prior to rehearsal flights, immediately following performance flights, and prior to departure.
6.3.2 The Contractor shall ensure proper static grounding/bonding protocols are executed prior to connecting fuel nozzles or opening aircraft fuel/oil ports in accordance with NFPA 407.
7. SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SPILL RESPONSE
7.1. Familiarization Training: Prior to commencing any refueling operations, the Contractor shall conduct emergency fuel shutoff and safety familiarization training for all operational team members and fuels representatives.
7.2 Spill Prevention and Containment:
7.2.1 The Contractor shall maintain on-vehicle spill kits containing absorbent pads, booms, non-sparking shovels, and disposal bags.
7.2.2 In the event of an accidental discharge/spill, the Contractor shall immediately stop dispensing, engage emergency shutoff, contain the spill, notify the McConnell AFB Fire Department / Fuels Control Center, and notify the COR. The Contractor is liable for remediation costs resulting from contractor negligence.
7.3. ELIMINATION OF USE OF OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (ODS) AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
7.3.1 Prohibition of Class I Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS):
In accordance with DAF Environmental Policy, Section 611 of the Clean Air Act, and the DAF Contracting Compass:
a. The Contractor shall not provide, deliver, or use any Class I Ozone-Depleting Substance (as defined in 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart A, Appendix A, including CFCs, Halons, Carbon Tetrachloride, and Methyl Chloroform) in the performance of this contract.
b. All bulk aviation gasoline (100LL Avgas), engine lubricants, hydraulic fluids, turbine oils, and pure white smoke oil supplied under this contract shall be 100% free of Class I ODS.
c. All Contractor-furnished equipment—including the 100LL fuel distribution truck, compressor engines, motorized pumping trailers, meters, pressure lines, and pneumatic servicing devices or equal—shall not utilize Class I ODS refrigerants, propellants, solvents, or flushing agents.
7.3.2 Equipment Maintenance & Servicing:
No pneumatic line flushing, component degreasing, or maintenance operations utilizing regulated ODS solvents or unapproved aerosol propellants shall be conducted on the flightline, hot ramp, or installation property.
8. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY, SERVICES, AND FACILITIES (GFP/GFS)
8.1 Staging Area: The Government will provide a designated, secure flightline staging area for the contractor's fuel truck, oil trailer, and tow vehicle.
8.2 Material Handling Equipment: The Government will provide forklift equipment and a qualified operator to assist in offloading the seven (7) pallets of freight upon scheduled arrival.
8.3 Base Emergency Services: The Government will provide on-base fire department and emergency medical response.
8.4 Bulk Military Jet Fuels: Standard Jet A / JP-8 fuels for active military aircraft (A-10, F-16, F-35) will be supplied via Base Fuels (DLA Energy) and are excluded from contractor purchase.
*(Note: All commercial lodging, contractor rental vehicles, golf carts, and per diem are contractor-furnished expenses included within the firm-fixed-price structure).*’
9. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
9.1 Ledger Requirements (DEL-04): The Contractor shall maintain a real-time, metered ledger tracking each servicing event. The ledger shall record:
1. Tail Number & Aircraft Type
2. Performer / Pilot Name
3. Funding Designation (APF Funded Military/Warbird vs. NAF Funded Civilian Aerobatic)
4. Date and Time of Servicing
5. Product Type and Grade Dispensed
6. Exact Metered Gallons or Number of Sealed Quarts/Gallons Dispensed
7. Receiving Aircrew / Crew Chief Signature
| PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) |
| 100LL AVIATION GASOLINE (AVGAS), SPECIALTY LUBRICANTS, SMOKE OIL, AND FLIGHTLINE GROUND SERVICING SUPPORT |
| FOR MCCONNELL AFB AIR SHOW |
| 1. SCOPE OF WORK: |
| 2. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS, MANUALS, AND POLICIES |
| 3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS & SECURITY (MANDATORY LOCAL ACCESS PROVISIONS) |
| 4. PRE-SHOW PLANNING, COORDINATION & FREIGHT LOGISTICS |
| 5. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS |
| 6. EQUIPMENT AND OPERATIONAL FLIGHTLINE SERVICING |
| 7. SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SPILL RESPONSE |
| 8. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY, SERVICES, AND FACILITIES (GFP/GFS) |
| 9. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS |
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