STATEMENT OF ENTERTAINMENT.pdf

STATEMENT OF ENTERTAINMENT

FIREWORKS DISPLAY

412 FSS

Oct 2024

SCOPE OF ENTERTAINMENT: To provide a high aerial view fireworks display/show for the Edwards AFB Community Summer Bash celebration, to include at a minimum of an Introductory/Opening show, a Main Show, and a Grand Finale. Show is to be held at Arnold Park area as designated by the sponsor (Force Support Squadron).

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SHOW:

1. The show must be patriotic in nature and the duration of the fireworks show should be NO LESS than 20 minutes in length. The Contractor shall provide to the contracting office a show description with list of type of shells for each section of the show and the time/length of the show, with increase in the size of shells.

2. The Introductory/Opening show is to consist of a minimum of 30 three (3) inch or larger size shells of assorted color and types.

3. The Main show will consist of a minimum of 233 shells, of assorted sizes (up to 8”), featuring colored star shells, fancy star shells, oriental shells, and special multiple break shells

4. The Grand Finale must include a minimum of 271 shells, which have a visual and audible component.

Of these there should be at least 10% special effect shells, differentiated by color, shape, and function.

NO GROUND SHOW IS REQUIRED

CONTRACTOR AGREES TO:

1. Provide the following to the contracting office NO LATER THAN 16 June 2025, 2026, 2027:

a. List of all personnel with social security numbers and photo identification that will be working with the fireworks show. Make, model of vehicles, and license plate numbers of all vehicles that are to be used to transport all materials required for the show. ALL VEHICLES MUST BE DRIVEN BY A LICENSED DRIVER AND HAVE VALID INSURANCE AND TITLE. All personnel are required to have photo ID on them at all times. The vehicle that will be carrying the fireworks/explosives must have the proper placard.

b. Proof of insurance for the fireworks show in the amount of $1,000,000.00

c. Copy of the Pyrotechnics Operators license that will be on base the entire time the fireworks are on base and to set off the fireworks, and will become a permanent part of this contract.

d. A 20 minute tape of patriotic music, starting with "Fanfare for the Common Man" by Arron Copeland as the first song, and must include the Lee Greenwood song “God Bless the USA” and “America the Beautiful “ by Ray Charles. All tapes become the property of the Government. The tape must be delivered to the following address NO LATER THAN 16 June 2025, 2026, 2027: Address to be disclosed at award.

e. Provide the Nonappropriated Funds (NAFI) with any special requirements such as trenches, clearings, etc. – all correspondence must go through the Contracting Officer.

2. Notify the Contracting Officer immediately if any problems arise concerning the fireworks show (i.e.

logistics, transportation to Edwards, etc.)

3. Contractor will provide a licensed pyrotechnics operator for firing of all fireworks in the show, as required by NFPA 1123, Federal and State regulations.

****FIREWORKS MUST BE SET OFF BY THE LICENSED PYROTECHNICS PERSON ONLY

AND THEY MUST ENSURE THAT NO PART OF THE SHOW IS AIMED TOWARDS THE

PATRONS OF THE SHOW. NO MILITARY OR OTHER CIVILIAN THAT ARE NOT LICENSED

PYROTECHNICS MAY HANDLE THE FIREWORKS OR HELP WITH THE SHOW IN ANY

WAY.****

4. Provide enough trained personnel to handle the entire show to include complete set-up, breakdown, and clean up of the area.

5. At NO time are the Contractor’s personnel to go into housing, main base, dorm areas as these areas are off limits. The eating areas are the Bowling Center, Burger King, and the Base Exchange Food Court.

SET-UP OF THE SHOW:

1. The Contractor shall arrive at Edwards AFB, CA NO LATER THAN 12:00PM ON 02 JULY 2025, 2026, 2027 with all personnel, equipment, supplies and materials, EXCLUDING THE FIREWORKS, required for the set-up of the show. Upon arrival at the Base Gate, the Contractor shall telephone the FSW Flight Chief at 661-810-6850, before proceeding to Arnold Park show area. Upon arrival of the contractor and Government personnel at Arnold Park, the Contractor shall attend a meeting with the Government to coordinate the fireworks show.

2. A representative of the Fireworks Company will be present for the set-up of the show to ensure all requirements are met.

3. Set-up shall commence immediately after the conclusion of the meeting and be complete and ready for inspection, by all necessary persons (fire, safety, etc.) to ensure all contract requirements have been met, NLT 6:00pm on 4 July 2025, 2026, 2027.

4. The fireworks shall arrive at Edwards AFB NLT 12:00pm 03 or 04 JULY 2025, 2026, 2027. At the gate, the driver will call for an escort to the show area, FSW Flight Chief @ 661-810-6850. The Contractor will not be allowed to enter Edwards AFB unless all required explosive placards are in place on the vehicle and the drivers hold a valid driver license.

a. Once the fireworks are at the show area, they are NOT to be left unattended for any reason.

b. Fireworks must be stored separate from all material that might ignite them.

c. All show actions/preparations must be completed by 7:00pm, 4 July 2025, 2026, 2027. The show will begin at 21:30.

BREAK-DOWN/CLEAN-UP:

1. The Contractor MUST ensure that the entire display/show area is cleaned up, to include the removal of all trash, shell casings or other fireworks debris prior to leaving the Base.

2. The area must be ready for inspection by a Government representative NLT 12:00 pm 05 July 2025, 2026, 2027. After clearing inspection, the Contractor must clear all vehicles and personnel from the Base NLT 2:00pm on 05 July 2025, 2026, 2027.

NAFI AGREES TO PROVIDE:

1. A cleared area for the fireworks to be fired.

2. Provide the Contractor with a sound system at the show for the music to be played.

3. Crowd control for the show.

4. Notify the Contractor at least 30 days in advance of a change in display areas or cancellation of the show.

5. Provide a final point of contact to the Contractor NLT 30 days prior to the show.

6. Will provide a maximum of two TLF’s for two nights’ accommodations at the Edwards High Desert Inn. If unavailable, off-base lodging will be provided.