Purchase Order 47QSWA26P080V

The U.S. General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service awarded a purchase order valued at $1,325.60 to Rite-Kem, Inc., a Tupelo, Mississippi-based manufacturer of janitorial and sanitation products, on December 19, 2025. The contract calls for the supply of mixed-color cotton and cotton-synthetic wiping rags weighing 3.0 to 10.0 ounces per square yard, packaged in fifty-pound bales without plastic packaging materials. These rags are intended for general-purpose industrial cleaning applications, including the removal of water, oil, and grease from machinery and miscellaneous equipment. The contract carries a firm fixed price structure with no set-aside designation, indicating full and open competition. Performance is scheduled to conclude by January 13, 2026, with work performed at the contractor's Tupelo facility.

Rite-Kem, Inc. is an established supplier to federal government agencies, holding a broader Blanket Purchase Agreement with the Federal Acquisition Service valued at $249,999 and covering the period from July 2025 through June 2026. The company, registered in the System for Award Management since 2001, maintains a diverse product portfolio ranging from cleaning compounds and safety equipment to specialized industrial consumables. This particular purchase order represents a routine procurement supporting the GSA's Multiple Award Schedule program, which provides federal agencies with streamlined access to commonly needed supplies and materials.