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FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC INC. - Florida Company Profile

Company Details

Entity Name: FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC INC.
Jurisdiction: FLORIDA
Filing Type: Foreign Profit
Status: Active

The business entity is active. This status indicates that the business is currently operating and compliant with state regulations, suggesting a lower risk profile for lenders and potentially better creditworthiness.

Date Filed: 16 Dec 2004 (20 years ago)
Last Event: REINSTATEMENT
Event Date Filed: 04 Dec 2018 (6 years ago)
Document Number: F04000007152
FEI/EIN Number 330871664

Federal Employer Identification (FEI) Number assigned by the IRS.

Address: 17757 US Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL, 33764-6570, US
Mail Address: 17757 US Highway N, Clearwater, FL, 33764-6570, US
Place of Formation: DELAWARE

form 5500

Plan Name Plan Year EIN/PN Received Sponsor Total number of participants
AI SQUARED 401(K) PLAN 2018 030336522 2019-10-11 FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, INC. 35
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2002-01-01
Business code 511210
Sponsor’s telephone number 7272996244
Plan sponsor’s address 11800 31ST COURT NORTH, ST. PETERSBURGH, FL, 33716
FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC INC 401(K) PLAN 2012 330871664 2013-10-09 FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, INC. 182
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 1997-01-01
Business code 541519
Sponsor’s telephone number 7278038000
Plan sponsor’s mailing address 11800 31ST COURT NORTH, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33716
Plan sponsor’s address 11800 31ST COURT NORTH, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33716

Plan administrator’s name and address

Administrator’s EIN 330871664
Plan administrator’s name FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, INC.
Plan administrator’s address 11800 31ST COURT NORTH, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33716
Administrator’s telephone number 7278038000

Number of participants as of the end of the plan year

Active participants 138
Retired or separated participants receiving benefits 1
Other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 38
Deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 2
Number of participants with account balances as of the end of the plan year 171
Number of participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 7

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2013-10-09
Name of individual signing ROY RAFALCO
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC INC 401(K) PLAN 2011 330871664 2012-10-11 FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, INC. 180
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 1997-01-01
Business code 541519
Sponsor’s telephone number 7278038000
Plan sponsor’s mailing address 11800 31ST COURT NORTH, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33716
Plan sponsor’s address 11800 31ST COURT NORTH, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33716

Plan administrator’s name and address

Administrator’s EIN 330871664
Plan administrator’s name FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, INC.
Plan administrator’s address 11800 31ST COURT NORTH, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33716
Administrator’s telephone number 7278038000

Number of participants as of the end of the plan year

Active participants 143
Retired or separated participants receiving benefits 1
Other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 37
Deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 1
Number of participants with account balances as of the end of the plan year 174
Number of participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 3

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2012-10-11
Name of individual signing ROY RAFALCO
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC INC 401(K) PLAN 2010 330871664 2011-10-11 FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, INC. 181
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 1997-01-01
Business code 541519
Sponsor’s telephone number 7278038000
Plan sponsor’s mailing address 11800 31ST COURT NORTH, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33716
Plan sponsor’s address 11800 31ST COURT NORTH, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33716

Plan administrator’s name and address

Administrator’s EIN 330871664
Plan administrator’s name FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, INC.
Plan administrator’s address 11800 31ST COURT NORTH, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33716
Administrator’s telephone number 7278038000

Number of participants as of the end of the plan year

Active participants 135
Retired or separated participants receiving benefits 1
Other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 43
Deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 1
Number of participants with account balances as of the end of the plan year 171
Number of participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 10

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2011-10-11
Name of individual signing ROY RAFALCO
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC INC 401(K) PLAN 2009 330871664 2010-10-14 FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, INC. 202
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 1997-01-01
Business code 541519
Sponsor’s telephone number 7278038000
Plan sponsor’s mailing address 11800 31ST COURT NORTH, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33716
Plan sponsor’s address 11800 31ST COURT NORTH, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33716

Plan administrator’s name and address

Administrator’s EIN 330871664
Plan administrator’s name FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, INC.
Plan administrator’s address 11800 31ST COURT NORTH, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33716
Administrator’s telephone number 7278038000

Number of participants as of the end of the plan year

Active participants 136
Retired or separated participants receiving benefits 0
Other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 44
Deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 1
Number of participants with account balances as of the end of the plan year 174
Number of participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 9

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2010-10-14
Name of individual signing ROY RAFALCO
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature

Key Officers & Management

Name Role Address
Ciminera J R Chief Executive Officer 17757 US Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL, 337646570
Buist Grant Secretary 17757 US Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL, 337646570
CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY Agent -

Events

Event Type Filed Date Value Description
REGISTERED AGENT NAME CHANGED 2023-08-21 CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY -
REGISTERED AGENT ADDRESS CHANGED 2023-08-21 1201 HAYS STREET, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301-2525 -
CHANGE OF PRINCIPAL ADDRESS 2023-03-21 17757 US Highway 19 N, Suite 200, Clearwater, FL 33764-6570 -
CHANGE OF MAILING ADDRESS 2023-03-21 17757 US Highway 19 N, Suite 200, Clearwater, FL 33764-6570 -
REINSTATEMENT 2018-12-04 - -
REVOKED FOR ANNUAL REPORT 2018-09-28 - -

Debts

Document Number Status Case Number Name of Court Date of Entry Expiration Date Amount Due Plaintiff
J12000390396 TERMINATED 1000000265612 LEON 2012-04-18 2032-05-09 $ 836.72 STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, CLEARWATER SERVICE CENTER, 19337 US HIGHWAY 19 N STE 200, CLEARWATER FL337643149

Documents

Name Date
ANNUAL REPORT 2025-01-16
ANNUAL REPORT 2024-03-07
Reg. Agent Change 2023-08-21
ANNUAL REPORT 2023-03-21
ANNUAL REPORT 2022-04-11
ANNUAL REPORT 2021-04-05
ANNUAL REPORT 2020-04-27
ANNUAL REPORT 2019-05-22
REINSTATEMENT 2018-12-04
ANNUAL REPORT 2017-02-10

USAspending Awards. Contracts

Contract Type Award or IDV Flag PIID Start Date Current End Date Potential End Date
PURCHASE ORDER AWARD 693JK424P500003 2024-03-01 2026-02-28 2026-02-28
Unique Award Key CONT_AWD_693JK424P500003_6901_-NONE-_-NONE-
Awarding Agency Department of Transportation
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Award Amounts

Obligated Amount 37250.00
Current Award Amount 37250.00
Potential Award Amount 37250.00

Description

Title UPGRADE FUSION-PRO SOFTWARE LICENSES (50) AS THIS SOFTWARE CONSISTS OF 3 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE PACKAGES THAT PROVIDE SCREEN READING AND SOFTWARE MAGNIFICATION INTO 1 LICENSE.
NAICS Code 541519: OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES
Product and Service Codes R431: SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES

Recipient Details

Recipient FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC INC.
UEI MHYHKLAP8HF6
Recipient Address UNITED STATES, 17757 US HIGHWAY 19 N STE 200, CLEARWATER, PINELLAS, FLORIDA, 337643502
PO AWARD VA69D126952QA356 2012-09-27 2012-09-30 2012-09-30
Unique Award Key CONT_AWD_VA69D126952QA356_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-
Awarding Agency Department of Veterans Affairs
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Description

Title EXPRESS REPORT - PROSTHETIC
NAICS Code 423450: MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
Product and Service Codes 6515: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

Recipient Details

Recipient FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC INC.
UEI MHYHKLAP8HF6
Legacy DUNS 605138817
Recipient Address 11800 31ST COURT N, SAINT PETERSBURG, 337161805, UNITED STATES
PO AWARD V776C90020 2012-08-13 2011-01-29 2012-01-29
Unique Award Key CONT_AWD_V776C90020_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-
Awarding Agency Department of Veterans Affairs
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Description

Title OTHER FUNCTIONS; 508 COMPLIANCE
NAICS Code 541519: OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES
Product and Service Codes R419: EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Recipient Details

Recipient FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC INC.
UEI MHYHKLAP8HF6
Legacy DUNS 605138817
Recipient Address 11800 31ST CT N, SAINT PETERSBURG, 337161805, UNITED STATES
PO AWARD VA69D125782Q2395 2012-08-01 2012-09-30 2012-09-30
Unique Award Key CONT_AWD_VA69D125782Q2395_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-
Awarding Agency Department of Veterans Affairs
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Description

Title EXPRESS REPORT PROSTHETIC ORDERS
NAICS Code 423450: MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
Product and Service Codes 6515: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

Recipient Details

Recipient FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC INC.
UEI MHYHKLAP8HF6
Legacy DUNS 605138817
Recipient Address 11800 31ST COURT N, SAINT PETERSBURG, 337161805, UNITED STATES
PO AWARD VA24812P4423 2012-06-27 2012-06-27 2012-07-27
Unique Award Key CONT_AWD_VA24812P4423_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-
Awarding Agency Department of Veterans Affairs
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Description

Title 22IN CCTV
NAICS Code 334111: ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MANUFACTURING
Product and Service Codes 6515: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

Recipient Details

Recipient FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC INC.
UEI MHYHKLAP8HF6
Legacy DUNS 605138817
Recipient Address 11800 31ST COURT N, SAINT PETERSBURG, 337161805, UNITED STATES
PO AWARD VA558A10663 2011-09-16 2011-09-29 2011-09-29
Unique Award Key CONT_AWD_VA558A10663_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-
Awarding Agency Department of Veterans Affairs
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Description

Title NON-NET-WORK
NAICS Code 334111: ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MANUFACTURING
Product and Service Codes 6515: MED & SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,EQ & SUP

Recipient Details

Recipient FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC INC.
UEI MHYHKLAP8HF6
Legacy DUNS 605138817
Recipient Address 11800 31ST COURT N, SAINT PETERSBURG, 337161805, UNITED STATES
PO AWARD VA69D5781Q2243 2011-09-14 2011-10-14 2011-10-14
Unique Award Key CONT_AWD_VA69D5781Q2243_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-
Awarding Agency Department of Veterans Affairs
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Description

Title PROSTHETICS.
NAICS Code 339113: SURGICAL APPLIANCE AND SUPPLIES MANUFACTURING
Product and Service Codes 6532: HOSPITAL & SURGICAL CLOTHING

Recipient Details

Recipient FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC INC.
UEI MHYHKLAP8HF6
Legacy DUNS 605138817
Recipient Address 11800 31ST COURT N, SAINT PETERSBURG, 337161805, UNITED STATES
PO AWARD VA541M19867 2011-06-27 2011-06-27 2011-06-27
Unique Award Key CONT_AWD_VA541M19867_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-
Awarding Agency Department of Veterans Affairs
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Description

Title BLIND AID ITEMS.
NAICS Code 423450: MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
Product and Service Codes 6515: MED & SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,EQ & SUP

Recipient Details

Recipient FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC INC.
UEI MHYHKLAP8HF6
Legacy DUNS 605138817
Recipient Address 11800 31ST COURT N, SAINT PETERSBURG, 337161805, UNITED STATES
PO AWARD VA69D578Q19332 2011-06-23 2011-07-23 2011-07-23
Unique Award Key CONT_AWD_VA69D578Q19332_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-
Awarding Agency Department of Veterans Affairs
Link View Page

Description

Title PROSTHETICS.
NAICS Code 339113: SURGICAL APPLIANCE AND SUPPLIES MANUFACTURING
Product and Service Codes 6532: HOSPITAL & SURGICAL CLOTHING

Recipient Details

Recipient FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC INC.
UEI MHYHKLAP8HF6
Legacy DUNS 605138817
Recipient Address 11800 31ST COURT N, SAINT PETERSBURG, 337161805, UNITED STATES
PO AWARD VA6591R1447 2011-01-13 2011-07-10 2011-07-10
Unique Award Key CONT_AWD_VA6591R1447_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-
Awarding Agency Department of Veterans Affairs
Link View Page

Description

Title BLIND AIDS
NAICS Code 423450: MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
Product and Service Codes 6515: MED & SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,EQ & SUP

Recipient Details

Recipient FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC INC.
UEI MHYHKLAP8HF6
Legacy DUNS 605138817
Recipient Address 11800 31ST COURT N, SAINT PETERSBURG, 337161805, UNITED STATES

U.S. Small Business Administration Profile

Status User ID Name of Firm Trade Name UEI Address
Active P0978826 FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC INC. - MHYHKLAP8HF6 17757 US HIGHWAY 19 N STE 200, CLEARWATER, FL, 33764-3502
Capabilities Statement Link -
Phone Number 727-803-8000
Fax Number 727-803-8003
E-mail Address ar@vispero.com
WWW Page http://www.vispero.com
E-Commerce Website http://www.freedomscientific.com
Contact Person PAUL MARTIN
County Code (3 digit) 103
Congressional District 13
Metropolitan Statistical Area 8280
CAGE Code 3BJR1
Year Established 2000
Accepts Government Credit Card Yes
Legal Structure Corporation
Ownership and Self-Certifications -
Business Development Servicing Office SOUTH FLORIDA DISTRICT OFFICE (SBA office code 0455)
Capabilities Narrative Freedom Scientific is the largest worldwide manufacturer of assistive technology products for those with vision impairments or learning disabilities. Freedom Scientific also develops the highest quality video magnifiers, braille displays, screen magnification software, and the #1 screen reader, JAWS® for Windows. Our products have provided access to print and computers for people with blindness, low vision, or learning disabilities. We strive to develop the best technological solutions for our blind and low vision customers. We enable users to gain an education, obtain employment, succeed in professional careers, and live independently throughout their lives. For further information please visit us at http://www.freedomscientific.com or http://www.vfo-group.com.
Special Equipment/Materials (none given)
Business Type Percentages Manufacturing (75 %) Service (25 %)
Keywords Visually Impaired, Ai Squared, Freedom Scientific, Optelec, Technology Software, Telecommunications Network Management, Administrative Support, Education, Training, Video Magnifiers, Braille Displays, Screen Magnification Software, JAWS
Quality Assurance Standards (none given)
Electronic Data Interchange capable -

SBA Federal Certifications

HUBZone Certified No
Women Owned Certified No
Women Owned Pending No
Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Certified No
Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Pending No
Veteran-Owned Small Business Certified No
Veteran-Owned Small Business Joint Venture No
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Certified No
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Joint Venture No

Bonding Levels

Description Construction Bonding Level (per contract)
Level $0
Description Construction Bonding Level (aggregate)
Level $0
Description Service Bonding Level (per contract)
Level $0
Description Service Bonding Level (aggregate)
Level $0

NAICS Codes with Size Determinations by NAICS

Primary Yes
Code 334111
NAICS Code's Description Electronic Computer Manufacturing
Buy Green Yes
Code 334220
NAICS Code's Description Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Buy Green Yes
Code 423450
NAICS Code's Description Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Buy Green Yes
Code 541519
NAICS Code's Description Other Computer Related ServicesGeneral $30.00m Small Business Size Standard: [No]Special 150 Employees Information Technology Value Added Resellers: [No]
Buy Green No

Export Profile (Trade Mission Online)

Exporter Firm hasn't answered this question yet
Export Business Activities (none given)
Exporting to (none given)
Desired Export Business Relationships (none given)
Description of Export Objective(s) (none given)

Performance History (References)

Name 69D-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 PROSTHETICS
Contract VA69D16P1650
End 2016-02-06
Value $46,571.51
Name COMPTROLLER OF CURRENCY ACQS
Contract TCC16HQP0119
End 2016-10-27
Value $15,000
Name 69D-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 PROSTHETICS
Contract VA69D15P5059
End 2015-09-30
Value $11,517.33
Name 69D-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 PROSTHETICS
Contract VA69D15P3609
End 2015-07-15
Value $34,357.42
Name 69D-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 PROSTHETICS
Contract VA69D15P1549
End 2015-03-16
Value $34,357.42
Name DEPT OF JUST/FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Contract DJF150800P0006483
End 2015-06-20
Value $16,785.56

Date of last update: 01 Apr 2025

Sources: Florida Department of State