SHANNON FRANKLIN

Shannon Franklin specializes in the procurement and supply of high-quality field corn seed for agricultural research and crop production, serving mission-critical needs within federal agricultural research facilities. Their core capability centers on sourcing, managing, and delivering certified seed varieties tailored to experimental plots and field trials, ensuring genetic integrity and agronomic consistency for scientific applications. Technical expertise includes seed lot traceability, planting protocol alignment with USDA research guidelines, and compliance with phytosanitary and agricultural input standards. A key differentiator is their ability to coordinate timely delivery of season-specific seed quantities to support precise research cycles, enabling consistent data collection for crop science studies. Their operations emphasize reliability, seed viability assurance, and adherence to federal agricultural procurement protocols. Shannon Franklin maintains a focused relationship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, particularly through the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, delivering seed for ongoing research initiatives in crop genetics, yield optimization, and sustainable farming practices. The contractor has demonstrated consistent responsiveness to the agency’s seasonal research demands, building a track record of on-time, specification-compliant deliveries that support long-term scientific objectives. The primary industry focus is on NAICS 111150 — Corn Farming — which in practice translates to end-to-end seed supply services for federally funded agronomic research rather than commercial farming. This niche positions the contractor as a specialized supplier within the federal agricultural science ecosystem, bridging the gap between research institutions and seed production networks. As a Women-Owned Small Business and Woman-Owned Business certified entity based in Westminster, MD, Shannon Franklin leverages federal procurement preferences to support equitable market access. The entity operates as a small, agile business structured to meet the precise logistical and compliance requirements of federal research contracts, with a localized presence that enables efficient coordination with Mid-Atlantic federal research facilities.