Purchase Order 47QSWA26P09WL

The General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order to Rite-Kem, Inc., a Mississippi-based chemical and supplies manufacturer, for hand-portable dry chemical fire extinguishers on January 12, 2026. The contract, valued at $3,685.00, calls for Class 2 fire extinguishers rated for Class B and C type fires with a minimum 5-pound capacity and UL 711 rating of 20B:C, complete with vehicle mounting brackets. Performance will take place in Tupelo, Mississippi, with an ultimate completion date of February 1, 2026. This procurement was conducted as a full and open competition with no set-aside designation.

Rite-Kem, Inc. is an established federal supplier registered in the System for Award Management since 2001, specializing in janitorial, sanitation, and specialty chemical products. The company maintains a significant Blanket Purchase Agreement with the Federal Acquisition Service valued at $249,999 through the GSA Multiple Award Schedule program, enabling streamlined procurement of its diverse product catalog across federal agencies. This purchase order represents a standard transactional award under the broader BPA structure, allowing the government to efficiently procure safety equipment and industrial supplies from an experienced contractor with a demonstrated track record serving military and civilian federal clients.