50K Water Well Drilling Rig Repair

A Firm Fixed Price contract was awarded to Bauer Equipment America, Inc for the repairs of a GEFCO 50K Water Well Drilling Rig. The repairs for the GEFCO 50K Well Drilling Rig require a Bauer Equipment America certified technician. Due to the complexity and unique nature of this type of equipment, no other mechanics outside of Bauer Equipment America posses the comprehensive documentation, engineering or specialized in-house expertise to repair the rig and other associated components not available in the open market. GEFCO Well Drilling Rig parts are manufactured by Bauer Equipment America only. Bauer Equipment America has stated that no other firm is authorized to conduct repairs on their equipment, as this equipment is proprietary to Bauer Equipment America, the manufacturer. Since no other firms are authorized to perform repair services on this proprietary equipment, the Government is required to make an award on a sole source basis, provided prices are fair and reasonable.