Purchase Order 47QSSC25P1MTT

The Federal Acquisition Service awarded a $3,225 firm fixed-price purchase order to Rite-Kem, Inc. on July 30, 2025, for the supply of cotton and cotton-synthetic mixed-color wiping rags weighing 3.0 to 10.0 ounces per square yard. The rags are intended for use in wiping water, oil, and grease from machinery and miscellaneous cleaning applications, with delivery in 50-pound bales and no plastic packaging permitted. The contract is set to be completed by August 6, 2025, and will be performed at the contractor's facility in Tupelo, Mississippi. This award utilized full and open competition with no set-aside designation.

Rite-Kem, Inc., a Subchapter S corporation based in Tupelo, Mississippi, specializes in manufacturing and supplying janitorial, sanitation, and specialty chemical products to federal government agencies. The company holds an active Blanket Purchase Agreement valued at $249,999 with the Federal Acquisition Service under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule program, which enables streamlined procurement of its diverse product catalog including cleaning materials, industrial chemicals, safety equipment, and related supplies. This purchase order represents a typical transaction under the broader BPA vehicle, allowing federal agencies efficient access to Rite-Kem's inventory of industrial consumables and janitorial supplies.