SOW_USAFADS Airfield Rental 10.14.2025.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

Winter Training Airfield Rental

14 Oct 2025

BACKGROUND: The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS) has a requirement to conduct winter training operations IAW ACCI 11-245 for 16 days during January of each year from 2026 – 2030.

USAFADS requires the rental of an airfield, facilities and other supplies that will be required to safely conduct training operations. USAFADS requires the rental of an airfield location that will provide open airspace during that time and allows for the safe training of approximately 3-5 new Thunderbird pilots in distant and close formations. This training enables USAFADS pilots to become certified by the Commander, Air Combat Command (COMACC) to perform their demonstration for the public per ACCI 11-245, Operational Procedures Thunderbirds.

1 SCOPE: Contractor shall furnish the airfield, facility, and support functions to include scheduler, coordinator, radio usage and rental, facility use, hangar use, air vehicle usage, and fuel truck usage. The Government will provide all communications systems necessary.

2 LOCATION: The site location will be the contractor provided location/airspace and facility.

2.1 No work will be accomplished outside of the United States.

3 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall provide the use of facilities, hangar space, and airfield for the USAFADS to conduct training operations.

3.1 Contractor shall be required to provide hangar space for equipment, FBO (fixed-base operator) support. The Contractor shall grant the USAFADS the right by an airport to operate at the airport and be provided aeronautical services such as fueling, hangar, tie-down and parking, office space/equipment, and support with the hangar space as required. Contractor shall provide airfield and facility access from 0400L-0000L 7 days a week with the response time of<1 hour, each January for 16 days. The Contractor shall provide all facilities outlined to include mobile offices parked near the aircraft. The Contractor shall provide parking locations for 9 aircraft. The Contractor shall provide internet/Wi-Fi capabilities. The Contractor shall provide crash recovery and fire response teams. The Contractor shall provide restrooms, portable toilets, and space for catering operations.

3.2 The Contractor shall provide office space, classroom, and dining facilities to accommodate 70-75 personnel, split between day and swing shift.

3.3 The Contractor shall provide and deliver two (2) fuel trucks for the Government to refuel aircraft. The Contractor shall provide approximately 1.5 million pounds of jet fuel. The Government will assist in the refueling operations. Government aircraft maintainers are required to connect the refuel adapter.

3.4 The Contractor shall provide a location that has a minimum of 6,000 square miles of restricted airspace, low population density, a minimum of 7,000ft runway and low humidity.

3.5 Airfield Access. The Contractor shall provide full access to a dedicated airfield during the full duration of the training session. The Contractor shall ensure the Government is granted sole use of the airspace for the duration of the training session with guaranteed flight times to conduct training with no outside/unauthorized visitors. The Contractor shall ensure the USAFADS will be guaranteed 24 uninterrupted sorties for Team (1-6) with an additional 24 single-ship sorties.

3.6 Runway Length. The Contractor shall provide a location with a runway length with a minimum of 7,000ft IAW ACCI 11-245 Para 6.5.2. If the runway length is less than 7,000ft, the Contractor shall provide F-16 approved arresting gear on the operating runway.

3.7 Low-Population Density. The Contractor shall provide a remote location with a limited local population to prevent disturbance by jet demonstration team training.

3.8 Divert Option. The Contractor shall provide a location that has a close proximity to a military F-16 Base for maintenance and logistical support, as well as an emergency divert option, per ACCI 11-245.

3.9 Restricted Airspace. The Contractor shall provide a location that lies under existing restricted airspace due to the timelines and limitations of scheduling Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) with the

FAA.

3.10 Flat Terrain. The Contractor shall provide a location that has favorable terrain with relatively flat/rolling terrain within 5 miles of the airfield.

3.11 Climate Data. The Contractor shall provide a location that meets the climate data requirements with minimal precipitation and convective activity and at least 9 hours of civil daylight.

4 QUALIFICATIONS: Contractor shall follow all required Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines.

6 SECURITY: The Contractor shall maintain its own security for the airfield for the duration of the rental each year.

7 CODES: Contractor shall maintain the facilities in accordance with their own state and local regulations.

8 ACCESS HOURS: USAFADS will have 24-hour access, 7 days a week during the duration of the annual rental.

9 SAFETY: T h e C o n t r a c t o r ’ s on-site staff shall comply with safety requirements as they pertain to work being accomplished.