Purchase Order 47QSWA26P06SM

The General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service awarded a purchase order contract to Rite-Kem, Inc. on December 11, 2025, for the supply of cotton and cotton-synthetic mixed 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. Products will be supplied in 50-pound bales with plastic packaging and packing materials prohibited. The contract carries a ceiling value of $5,116.80 with a firm fixed price structure and an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2025. Performance will occur in Tupelo, Mississippi, with no set-aside designation used, indicating full and open competition for the award.

Rite-Kem, Inc., a Subchapter S corporation and janitorial and specialty chemical manufacturer based in Tupelo, Mississippi, serves as the prime contractor. The company has been registered in the System for Award Management since July 2001 and holds a significant Blanket Purchase Agreement valued at $249,999 with the Federal Acquisition Service through the GSA Multiple Award Schedule program. This award represents one of numerous purchase orders Rite-Kem fulfills for federal agencies, delivering a diverse product portfolio including cleaning materials, industrial supplies, and safety equipment across military and civilian government entities.