Sonic Drill Rig Repair

Added: May 16, 2018 12:00 pm Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1), for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT). Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).

On Sunday, April 22, 2018 the sonic drill rig mast broke while being lowered causing extensive damage and the need for repair. This is the only sonic drill rig available for Reclamation and is needed in order to drill through material that is difficult to with a standard drill rig. There are numerous drill locations needed for dam safety needs and requirements that are currently scheduled throughout FY 2018. Obtaining a new rig would be too costly and repair from a different vendor would require new tooling and an extensive delay in the repair since it is all Gus Pech. See attached J&A for additional information.