CUI

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

PYROTECHNICS (PYRO) AIRSHOW 2027

BEALE AFB CA

March 2026

1. BACKGROUND. The 9th Reconnaissance Wing (9 RW) at Beale Air Force Base (BAFB) requires professional pyrotechnic services for the execution of the 2027 Beale Air Show. This event is a critical community engagement and outreach initiative, and a safe, professionally executed pyrotechnic display is essential for its success. The contractor shall provide all personnel, labor, materials, equipment, management, and supervision required to perform the service. This service is crucial for preventing safety incidents and ensuring the display complies with all applicable local, city, county, state, and federal regulations, as well as specific Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force standards. Adherence to the standards in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) is mandatory to ensure the safety of all base personnel, spectators, and the surrounding infrastructure.

2. SCOPE. The contractor shall provide a complete pyrotechnic service for the 2027 Beale Air

Show. The primary service involves choreographing and deploying effects, including a "Wall of Fire," synchronized with aerial demonstrations. The contractor must be flexible to adapt to changes in the air show schedule and aircraft availability, collaborating closely with the Air Show Director and pilots to ensure a dynamic and seamless performance. The Pyro contractor shall perform all services during the planning, arrival, practice, and execution of the 2027 Air Show from the periods of 16-18 April 2027. A paramount component of this scope is ensuring absolute safety and regulatory compliance. The contractor must strictly adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force regulations, specifically including DESR 6055.09 and DAFMAN 91-201. This includes managing the legal transportation, handling, and storage of all explosive materials. The contractor is required to provide all necessary certifications, proof of insurance, and detailed explosive information for risk assessment and to coordinate all operations with the base Weapons Safety office, Fire Department, and other designated Air Force personnel throughout the event period.

3. PYROTECHNIC REQUIREMENTS.

3.1 Qualifications and certifications to handle pyrotechnics (pyro) associated with air show performances.

3.2 Proof of insurance.

3.3 Once signed and issued, must read and comply with the 9RW Commander’s Pyrotechnics

Risk Assessment letter for Beale Air Show.

3.4 Must understand that 9 RW/SEW (Weapons Safety) office will serve as the single point of contact for all explosive operations conducted during the Beale Air Show.

3.5 Must be identified and approved as an Air Combat Command (ACC) “Shooter in Charge.”

3.6 Contractor must comply with Defense Explosives Safety Regulation 6055.09 Department of the Air Force Manual 91-201, Explosives Safety Standards, dated 18 June 25.

3.7 Storage. Legal storage of the explosive materials is required in accordance with

DESR 6055.09_DAFMAN 91-201, V1.E6.25.3. All off-base opportunities to store commercially purchased explosives intended for use in USAF sponsored airshows must be exhausted prior to use of the Munitions Storage Area (MSA) or other sited on-installation facilities.

4. DESCRIPTION OF PYROTECHNIC SERVICES.

4.1 WALL OF FIRE. The contractor shall configure a wall of fire for a single ship fighter demonstration High Speed Pass (F-15, F-16, F-18, F-22, or F-35).

4.2 Projected Aircraft are U-2, T-38, F-15, F-18, F-22, and/or F-35 as well as a P-51 or other warbirds.

4.3 The actual mix of aircraft will depend upon availability and contractual agreements and ongoing. Note: The Contract shall be flexible and be able to adjust and work with the Air Show Director, Air Show deputy Director, Air Boss and all necessary agencies/personnel to adjust with new aircraft additions/deletions as needed.

4.4 If pyrotechnics are planned anytime during the air show, ensure they are detonated with sufficient distance to prevent frag or FOD affecting THE TEAM’s aircraft or intended runways and taxiways. Pyrotechnic performances closer than 500 ft to the parked ACC or HFF aircraft are forbidden.

4.5 Must work closely with aircraft unit/pilot flying team to ensure safety and coordination.

4.6 Must ensure qualified personnel are permitted to utilize pyrotechnics in association with the aircraft.

4.7 Provide combination of high explosives, flammable fuels, and fireworks to create stunning effects and displays choreographed perfectly with flight/ground teams.

4.8 Collaborate with air show organizers, pilots, and ground crews to ensure high-energy and exciting displays that create a high-energy and more realistic air show.

4.9 Must ensure explosions/effects are well-timed and highly choreographed to coincide with air show performances.

4.10 Coordinate with base weapons safety officer on civilian explosive storage and access by filling out a courtesy storage agreement.

4.11 Provide required explosive information of assets that will be stored on installation by six (6) months prior and a detailed schedule of when access to structures is needed to pull or restore assets.

4.12 Explosives must be packaged in the original shipping configuration.

4.13 Explosives will be handled, stored, and transported by the contractor responsible for the explosives display.

4.14 The contractor will take all unused and expended munitions items with them off installation at the completion of the display.

4.15 The contractor will ensure fire extinguishers and properly equipped vehicle for explosives transportation are provided.

4.16 The contractor will provide the 9 RW/SEW with a list of explosives to be used in the demonstration and Net Explosive Weights of each explosive shot type upon government request. The contractor will provide the list within three (3) business days upon government request. Examples of Table 1 and Table 2 that contractor will provide are:

List of Explosives (Example Table 1)

Nomenclature Haz Div/CG Quantity NEW/Unit

(lbs.)

NEW Total (lbs.)

Primer Cord 10,50 grain, UN0065, Cord, Detonating, II

1.1D 14150 feet

0.00714 101.0300

Electric Detonators, UN0255, Detonators, Electric, II 1.4B 53 each

0.0020 0.1100

Non-Electric Detonators, UN0361, Detonator Assemblies, Non-Electric, II

1.4B 400 each

0.0175 7.0000

Dynamite, UN0081, Explosive, Blasting Type A, II 1.1D 90 each 2.7 243.0000

Stingers, UN0042, Boosters, Without Detonator, PGII, II

1.1D 320 each 0.0351 11.2400

ANFO (bagged), NA0331, Ammonium Nitrate-Fuel Oil

Mixture, II

1.5D 353.5 lbs. 250 353.5000

Total NEW 715.8800

Explosive Shots and NEW Totals (Example Table 2)

Shot Name NEW Per

Shot Quantity Day 0

NEW

Day 1

NEW

Day 2

NEW

Strafe 6.7270 18 60.5430 60.5430 Bomb 5.5805 6 16.7415 16.7415 Double Bomb 13.4550 20 134.5500 134.550 Napalm 2.3582 2 2.3582 2.3582 Wall of Fire 52.1390 5 52.1390 104.2780 104.2780

MOAB 17.7156 1 17.7156 0.0000

End Shot (if any remaining NEW)

9.0832 1 0.0000 9.0832

Subtotal NEW 52.1390 336.1863 327.5539

Total NEW 715.8792 or 715.8800

5. PYROTECHNIC RESPONSIBILITY.

5.1 Provide a list of vehicles/trailers needed to be brought on to Beale AFB.

5.2 State amount of requested rental cars and types, if applicable.

5.3 Contractor shall arrive at such time to be able to provide communications support beginning upon award through the completion of the Air Show on Sunday, 18 April 2027.

5.4 The contractor shall be present at an Air Show safety briefing each day (tentatively 0730-

0830), 16-18 April 2027.

5.5 The contractor will collaborate with base Fire Department to ensure proper response requirements are on-hand in the case of any inadvertent explosions or fires set to local vegetation and/or structures.

5.6 Explosives will be handled, stored, and transported by the contractor responsible for the explosive display. Munitions personnel will only escort contract personnel to and from the storage facility and open the facility for contractor access.

5.7 Explosives will not be handled or transported by DOD (civilian or military) personnel on or off duty. Exception: EOD personnel providing emergency assistance or response may handle or transport explosives.

5.8 The contractor will provide a list of explosives assets to EOD once awarded contract.

5.9 The contractor can only store explosives having an approved safety data sheet (SDS), DOT or other federally recognized certification identifying the items Hazard Division, Net Explosive Weight, and Compatibility Group.

5.10 Any government provided fuel will be transported into the pyro box in portable (fuel bowser) delivery systems and can be placed as an Air Force asset by Air Force personnel. At no time will AF personnel place fuel in the pyro box while explosives are in the area. Nor will any AF personnel be used as volunteers to set up displays or be allowed within the quantity distance of explosives during displays.

6. SERVICE SUMMARY. The Service Summary (SS) outlines the minimum standards with delivery method and promotes continuous improvement in Contractor performance. The contract service requirements are summarized in performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimally acceptable levels of service required for each performance objective. The SS provides information on contract requirements, the expected level of Contractor performance and the expected method of government validation and confirmation of services provided. These thresholds are critical to mission success. Procedures as set forth in FAR 52.212-4(a), Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, Inspection/Acceptance, will be used to remedy all deficiencies.

PWS Ref & Performance

Objective

Performance Threshold

PO-1: 3. Pyrotechnic Requirements

The contractor shall provide proof of all required qualifications, certifications, and insurance to handle pyrotechnics for air show performances. All required documentation must be submitted and approved by the Government upon contract award, 100% of the time.

PO-2: 3. Pyrotechnic Requirements

The contractor must comply with the 9RW Commander’s Pyrotechnics Risk Assessment letter and all applicable safety regulations, including DESR 6055.09 and DAFMAN 91-201.

100% compliance with all specified regulations and directives throughout the entire period of performance. Zero violations.

PO-3: 3. Pyrotechnic Requirements.

The contractor must be identified and approved as an Air Combat Command (ACC) “Shooter in Charge.” The designated "Shooter in Charge" must be approved by ACC prior to the event and maintain this status for the duration of the performance, 100% of the time.

PO-4: 4. Description Of Pyrotechnic Services

The contractor is solely responsible for the legal and safe storage, handling, and transportation of all explosive materials.

100% compliance with all storage, handling, and transport regulations. All off-base storage options must be exhausted before requesting on-installation storage.

PO-5: 4. Description Of Pyrotechnic Services

The contractor shall provide and configure all pyrotechnics, including a "Wall of Fire," to create effects and displays choreographed with flight and ground teams. All pyrotechnic displays must be executed as planned and perfectly timed with the air show performances, 100% of the time.

PO-6: 4. Description Of Pyrotechnic Services.

The contractor must work closely and flexibly with the Air Show Director, pilots, and all necessary personnel to adjust for changes in aircraft and scheduling. Demonstrates full collaboration and successfully adapts to 100% of all aircraft or schedule adjustments communicated by the Government.

PO-7: 4. Description Of Pyrotechnic Services

The contractor shall provide required explosive information and a list of assets to be stored on installation to 9 RW/SEW and EOD. All required explosive information must be submitted no later than six (6) months prior to the event, 100% of the time.

PO-8: 4. Description Of Pyrotechnic Services

The contractor shall remove all unused and expended munitions items from the installation upon completion of the air show. 100% of all contractor-brought materials are removed from the installation upon event completion.

PO-9: 5. Pyrotechnic Responsibility

The contractor shall be present at the daily Air Show safety briefing. Contractor personnel must be present for 100% of the scheduled daily safety briefings from 16-18 April 2027.

7. DELIVERABLES. The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables. Acceptance of final documents is subject to Government approval. All deliverables shall be submitted via email to the 9 CES Civil Engineer Squadron, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO).

Deliverable

PWS

Section

Frequency

Format

Submit To

Description Of Pyrotechnic Services

4.16. The contractor will provide the 9 RW/SEW

with a list of explosives to be used in the demonstration and Net Explosive Weights of each explosive shot type upon government request. The contractor will provide the list within three (3) business days upon government request.

Submit in writing Table 1 and Table 2 via email.

9 RW/SEW

1. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES.

1.1 Provide a map of the Air Show layout to include the crowd line.

1.2 Provide a specified location to conduct business.

6.3. Fuel Wall of Fire. 400 gallons of 100 low lead AVGAS for the fighter High Speed Pass.

1.3 Smoke Oil. Estimated smoke oil for 5 aircraft for a 2-day airshow, approximately 5 gallons per aircraft per airshow. Means to deliver the smoke oil to the aircraft will be provided.

1.4 The contractor shall be responsible for arranging and booking all lodging for its personnel.

The Government will cover the cost of these accommodations, which are required to be at double occupancy with two (2) beds per room.

1.5 Provide a courtesy vehicle car/golf cart (on base) as needed for 16-18 April 2027.

1.6 Provide Transportation. Note: Vehicles TBD.

1.7 Provide All-Access ramp approved vehicle credentials for all vehicles/personnel from

16-18April 2027.

1.8 Provide lunch and water for 16-18 April 2027.

8.9. Ensure all PYRO contractors are listed on the base EAL starting on Wednesday, 14

April 2027 at 1200 hours.

8.10. The government will provide ice/water and restricted area port-o-johns in the vicinity for use.

2. SECURITY. The Contractor shall comply with all requirements and procedures IAW DAFFARS

5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Department of the Air Force Installations. The Contractor shall obtain base identification, and vehicle passes, if required, for all Contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Department of the Air Force installations cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished Contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation. An Entry Access Listing (EAL) (Attachment 3) shall be submitted to the COR within five (5) business days prior to the start of work on base. The EAL will be sent to Security Forces who will conduct a background check on each employee. Upon clearance and approval, the Contractor will be notified and will have approximately ten days to get their base passes from Pass & ID. During the performance of the contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who has quit, been terminated, or no longer requires access to the work site.

9.1. Base Closures. Work scheduled, but not accomplished, during a base closure due to weather, exercises, or actual alert, will be accomplished as soon as possible after reopening the base.

9.2. Traffic Laws. The Contractor and their employees shall comply with all installation traffic regulations.

9.3. Cellular Phone Operation Policy. The contractor shall comply with local base policies regarding cellular phone operation.

3. GENERAL INFORMATION.

10.1. Contractor Personnel. Contract personnel shall present a neat appearance. Contract personnel shall be easily recognizable while on the installation in conjunction with this contract.

This shall be accomplished through the wear of distinctive clothing, overcoats, or hats, bearing the company name or logo. The coloring or design of the items selected should be such that identifies personnel easily and quickly for reasons of safety and personal protection.

4. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION. The Contractor shall provide adequate insurance to cover replacement costs of any equipment used in support of the Air Show. The government will not be held liable for damage, loss, or theft of any equipment transported on to the installation.