Purchase Order 47QSWA26P0APH

The Federal Acquisition Service awarded a purchase order valued at $2,010 to Rite-Kem, Inc. on January 21, 2026, for the supply of hand-portable, dry chemical fire extinguishers. The equipment specified includes five-pound capacity units rated for Class B and C type fires, meeting minimum UL 711 standards (20B:C rating), and includes vehicle mounting brackets for each unit. The contract carries a firm fixed price structure with an ultimate completion date of January 28, 2026, and will be performed at the vendor's location in Tupelo, Mississippi. This award was issued under full and open competition with no set-aside designation.

This purchase order is issued as a call against Rite-Kem's existing Blanket Purchase Agreement with the Federal Acquisition Service, valued at $249,999 and effective through June 30, 2026. The BPA operates under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule program and covers a broad range of janitorial, sanitation, specialty chemical, safety equipment, and industrial products available to both military and civilian federal agencies. Rite-Kem, a for-profit Subchapter S corporation headquartered in Mississippi, has maintained an active federal contractor registration since 2001 and serves as a prime contractor across numerous civilian procurement initiatives. The fire extinguisher order aligns with the company's established product portfolio in safety equipment and represents routine procurement activity through the Janitorial, Sanitation, and Foodservice Supplies Integration program.