Purchase Order 47QSWA26P0BTH

The Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), the civilian procurement arm of the General Services Administration, awarded a purchase order valued at $1,675 to Rite-Kem, Inc. on January 26, 2026, for the supply of hand-portable, dry chemical fire extinguishers. Specifically, the contract calls for Class 2 units rated for B and C type fires with a 5-pound capacity (minimum UL 711 rating 20B:C) equipped with vehicle mounting brackets. The award is a firm fixed-price purchase order with no set-aside designation, indicating full and open competition among qualified vendors. Performance will be completed at Rite-Kem's facility in Tupelo, Mississippi, with an ultimate completion date of February 15, 2026.

Rite-Kem, Inc., a for-profit Subchapter S corporation based in Tupelo, Mississippi, is an established federal contractor specializing in janitorial, sanitation, and specialty chemical products. The company holds a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with FAS valued at $249,999 for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, operating under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule program and the JANSAN FSSI (Janitorial, Sanitation, and Foodservice Supplies Integration) program. This fire extinguisher purchase order represents a call against that BPA, consistent with Rite-Kem's established portfolio of safety equipment and industrial supplies delivered to federal agencies across both military and civilian sectors.