Award
Purchase Order #47QSWA26P0VQN
Purchase Order for Specialized Military Laundry Detergent
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$26.08
Ceiling
$26.08
Awarded
May 13, 2026
Period of Performance
May 13, 2026 – Jun 12, 2026
Identifier
47QSWA26P0VQN
NAICS
325611
This award represents a purchase order contract granted to Rite-Kem, Inc., a company specializing in chemical cleaning products, for the procurement of their controlled sudsing, low phosphate laundry detergent specifically formulated for cleaning military battle uniforms. The contract involves the supply of a single 25-pound container of this detergent, ensuring the effective maintenance of military apparel under demanding conditions. Although a relatively small-scale and short-term procurement, this contract plays an important role in supporting the military's operational readiness by addressing specialized cleaning needs. The award followed a likely straightforward acquisition process given the specified product type, without indication of competitive bidding or sole-source justification. The contract is set to be performed at the supplier's location in Tupelo, Mississippi, covering a one-month delivery and fulfillment timeline. This procurement underscores the government's ongoing efforts to source effective, environment-conscious cleaning solutions for defense applications.
Description
DETERGENT, LAUNDRY: RITE-KEM LAUNDRY DETERGENT TYPE I, P/N DET-LAUND-TYI OR EQUAL. CONTROLLED SUDSING AND LOW PHOSPHATE LAUNDRY DETERGENT USED TO CLEAN MILITARY BATTLE UNIFORMS. ONE (1) EACH TWENTY-FIVE (25) POUND CONTAINER. N.