Silvec Biologics, Inc.

Gaithersburg, MD

UEI
ZH7KBVHXP1C3
CAGE
8LAV6
Primary NAICS
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SAM.gov registration
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Company facts

Self-certified in SAM.gov
  • For Profit Organization
Entity structure
Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
SAM.gov registration date
Physical address
200 Girard St #200, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA
Website
silvec.com
Founded
2019
Employees
11-50
Estimated annual revenue
$1M-$10M
Industry
  1. Health Care
  2. Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
  3. Pharmaceuticals
SIC code
28 Chemical & Allied Products
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Grant awards

Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.

Grant subawards

Prime recipient Prime award Amount Awarded
University Of Maryland, College Park FFATA: SP: Enhancing the efficacy of current treatments to provide a lasting solution to HLB 20257002945217 $601,573
University Of Maryland, College Park FFATA-Partnerships to Transform Emerging Industries - RNA Tools/Biotechnology: Stabilizing Hairpin Inserts in RNA Virus Induced Gene Silencing Vectors 2330663 $376,584
University Of Maryland, College Park FFATA: SP: CYVaV VIGS vector for vaccinating seedlings and controlling HLB in infected fruit bearing trees 20227002938492 $280,095

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About the company

Silvec Biologics, Inc. is a biotechnology company located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, that specializes in developing innovative RNA interference (RNAi) technologies for agricultural applications. The company focuses on creating novel RNA therapies designed to protect agricultural crops against devastating bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens through advanced gene silencing techniques. Registered in SAM.gov since April 30, 2020, Silvec Biologics operates as a for-profit corporate entity and has established itself as a pioneering research organization in the field of plant disease prevention using cutting-edge molecular technologies.

Through multiple federal grant awards from agencies like the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Department of Energy, Silvec Biologics has consistently pursued research to develop RNA-based solutions for agricultural challenges. The company's primary work involves creating small interfering RNA (siRNA) technologies to combat specific plant diseases, including citrus greening (Huanglongbing), Xylella fastidiosa infections, grapevine red blotch virus, and various fungal diseases affecting crops like grapevines. Their research has focused on developing proprietary internally-delivered virus-like RNA (iRNA) vector systems that can generate siRNAs to silence critical pathogen genes. Notably, Silvec has worked closely with the University of Maryland as a collaborative partner, receiving sub-awards to support research into gene silencing systems. The company's grant-funded projects have typically ranged from $174,964 to $994,939, with research periods spanning one to two years, demonstrating a consistent commitment to innovative agricultural biotechnology solutions that could potentially revolutionize crop protection strategies.

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Is Silvec Biologics, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?

Yes. Silvec Biologics, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through September 2, 2027.

What is Silvec Biologics, Inc.'s most recent federal award?

Silvec Biologics, Inc.'s most recent federal grant award is Delivery of sirna-containing tetrahedral RNA nanostructures into bioenergy crops using LDH stabilized sprays (DESC0025759), from Office of Science, on February 18, 2025.

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