Purchase Order 47QSWA26P00EM

The General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service awarded a $2,485.50 firm fixed-price purchase order to Rite-Kem, Inc. on October 2, 2025, for the supply of mixed-color cotton and cotton-synthetic 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 fifty-pound bales and no plastic packaging permitted. The contract carries no set-aside designation, indicating full and open competition among eligible vendors. Performance is scheduled for completion by October 22, 2025, with work performed at Rite-Kem's facility in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Rite-Kem, Inc., a Subchapter S corporation and registered manufacturer based in Tupelo, Mississippi, has held a GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract since 2001 and maintains a significant Blanket Purchase Agreement valued at $249,999 with the Federal Acquisition Service. The company specializes in janitorial, sanitation, and specialty chemical products for federal government agencies, with a diverse product portfolio that includes cleaning materials, safety equipment, and industrial consumables. This purchase order represents a routine transaction within the Federal Acquisition Service's procurement vehicle, enabling civilian federal agencies to procure essential maintenance supplies through an established vendor relationship.