Purchase Order 47QSWA26P0246

The Federal Acquisition Service awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order to Rite-Kem, Inc. on October 16, 2025, for the supply of cotton and cotton-synthetic mixed-color wiping rags weighing 3.0 to 10.0 ounces per yard. The rags are intended for general cleaning applications including removal of water, oil, and grease from machinery and miscellaneous cleaning tasks. The contract specifies delivery in fifty-pound bales with plastic packaging prohibited, and carries a ceiling value of $1,242.75. The place of performance is Tupelo, Mississippi, with an ultimate completion date of November 5, 2025. No set-aside designation was applied to this award, indicating it was made through full and open competition.

Rite-Kem, Inc., a for-profit Subchapter S corporation and manufacturer of janitorial, sanitation, and specialty chemical products, was selected as the prime contractor. The company, registered in SAM.gov since July 2001, operates a Blanket Purchase Agreement with the Federal Acquisition Service valued at $249,999 for the period July 2025 through June 2026 with potential extension. This purchase order represents part of Rite-Kem's broader portfolio of government supply contracts, which include cleaning materials, industrial consumables, safety equipment, and specialized supplies delivered to both military and civilian federal agencies through the GSA Multiple Award Schedule program.