Purchase Order 47QSWA26P09TZ

The Federal Acquisition Service awarded a purchase order to Rite-Kem, Inc., a Mississippi-based manufacturer of janitorial, sanitation, and specialty chemical products, for the supply of portable dry chemical fire extinguishers. Specifically, the contract calls for Class 2, 5-pound hand-portable Type I stored-pressure fire extinguishers rated for Class B and C fires (minimum UL 711 rating of 20B:C) equipped with vehicle mounting brackets. The contract, valued at $1,675.00 with a firm fixed price structure, was awarded on January 12, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of February 1, 2026. Performance will occur at Rite-Kem's facility in Tupelo, Mississippi. This procurement was conducted as a full and open competition with no set-aside designation.

Rite-Kem, Inc. holds a substantial Blanket Purchase Agreement with the Federal Acquisition Service valued at $249,999 through the GSA Multiple Award Schedule program, enabling the company to provide a diverse range of industrial and safety products to federal civilian and military agencies. The company, registered in SAM.gov since 2001 and operating as a Subchapter S corporation, has demonstrated consistent capability in delivering various consumables and equipment to government entities through multiple purchase orders. This particular fire extinguisher award reflects the company's established role as a supplier of safety equipment within the Federal Acquisition Service's procurement network.