Purchase Order 47QSWA25P1EDJ

The Federal Acquisition Service awarded a purchase order to Rite-Kem, Inc. on September 18, 2025, for the supply of mixed-color cotton and cotton-synthetic wiping rags. The contract specifies rags weighing 3.0 to 10.0 ounces per square yard, suitable for wiping water, oil, and grease from machinery and miscellaneous cleaning applications. The rags will be supplied in fifty-pound bales with plastic packaging and packing materials prohibited. The contract carries a ceiling value of $2,485.50 with a firm fixed price structure and is scheduled for ultimate completion by October 8, 2025. Performance will take place in Tupelo, Mississippi, where the contractor is based.

Rite-Kem, Inc., a Subchapter S corporation specializing in janitorial, sanitation, and specialty chemical products, was selected through full and open competition with no set-aside designation applied. The company holds a significant Blanket Purchase Agreement with the Federal Acquisition Service valued at $249,999, enabling it to provide a diverse product catalog including cleaning materials, industrial chemicals, safety equipment, and specialized supplies to military and civilian federal agencies through the GSA Multiple Award Schedule program. This purchase order represents a routine procurement under the broader BPA framework, leveraging the contractor's established capability to supply consumable products to government entities.