Single Source provider for Uncomplicate Ed proprietary materials

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) has issued a single source procurement notice (SS-26-051) for professional development materials from Uncomplicate Ed, located in Jacksonville, FL. The procurement seeks specific professional development box products, including "Roadmaps to Mastering Student Comprehension" and "Math Blueprints" for fiscal year 2025-2026. The solicitation is open from October 24, 2025, to November 17, 2025, during which time vendors are invited to demonstrate their ability to supply equivalent commodities. FSDB has declared Uncomplicate Ed as the sole source for their professional development materials, covering in-person and virtual professional development, PD in a Box Products, and all Uncomplicate Ed store products. The primary contact for questions is Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, who can be reached at whitwamk@fsdbk12.org. The procurement is specifically targeting professional development materials for educational purposes within St. Johns County, Florida. Vendors interested in challenging the sole source designation are encouraged to contact the purchasing director during the fifteen business day advertising period.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of set-aside designations or specific enterprise requirements. The intended source, Ashley Kay Consulting, LLC dba Uncomplicate Ed, is positioned as the exclusive provider of the specified materials. The contract has an estimated value not to exceed $5,000, representing a relatively modest procurement for professional development resources. While the solicitation does not explicitly outline integration requirements, the materials are specifically tailored for educational professional development. The single source nature of the procurement suggests that Uncomplicate Ed has unique capabilities or proprietary materials that cannot be readily replicated by other vendors. The agency reserves the right to modify the procurement approach based on responses received during the advertisement period, which provides some flexibility in the acquisition process. The procurement is focused on providing specialized professional development materials for educational enhancement within the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.