Attachment 3: Statement of Work Amendment A01

Amendment A01 – Changes highlighted in Green – 29 October 2026

STATEMENT OF WORK

USAF Band of Mid-America “Spirit of the Season” – Kris Allen Guest Artist 9 November 2026 – 10 December 2026
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BACKGROUND

The United States Air Force (USAF) Band of Mid-America is a musical organization whose mission is to inspire immediate and long-lasting morale and esprit de corps for Scott Air Force Base, IL and the United States of America. To support this effort, the Band of Mid-America reaches over 70 million listeners via live and televised events each year. Under the direction of the Commander, Air Force Bands actively design a wide variety of musical events to bridge language and cultural differences to engage, inform, entertain, and inspire audiences. Bands perform the right music for the right event and utilize performing styles and techniques to establish a sense of commonality and community with targeted audiences. In support of this mission, the Band of Mid-America is seeking the services of a professional featured Vocalist for its annual Spirit of the Season (SOTS) performances to be held at professional quality concert venues in St. Louis, MO, Columbia, MO, and Kansas City, MO. The events will be performed for in-person audiences and will also be recorded for future broadcasts on television as well as Air Force media and social media outlets.
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DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT.

The purpose of this Statement of Work is to define the professional vocal, speaking, promotional, rehearsal, performance, travel-coordination, and related services required for Kris Allen’s participation in the USAF Band of Mid-America’s “Spirit of the Season.” The period of performance is 9 November 2026 –10 December 2026, including required travel days, rehearsals, sound checks, and performances. Authorized recordings may be used in whole or in part on official Government platforms, television stations, and other authorized media outlets, including during the 2027 holiday season, as provided in this SOW.
Kris Allen Engagement: The Contractor shall secure and provide the professional vocal, speaking, promotional, rehearsal, and performance services of Kris Allen for all activities specified in this SOW. The Contractor shall enter into and administer all agreements necessary to furnish Kris Allen’s services. The Contractor remains fully responsible for performance regardless of whether Kris Allen is secured through an agent, manager, subcontractor, or other intermediary. The Contractor shall ensure that Kris Allen and Kris Allen’s authorized representative understand and