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Bat Diet Characterization Focusing on Tricolored Bats and Little Brown Bats for Arnold Air Base, Tennessee

ID: W9126G262SOI8046 • Type: Posted
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Description

Fort Worth District

Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.

Project Title: Bat Diet Characterization Focusing on Tricolored Bats and Little Brown Bats for Arnold Air Base, Tennessee.

Brief Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Statement of Objectives.

Period of Performance: The base period of the agreement will extend 24 months from date of award. There will be no follow-on periods.

Please send responses or direct questions to:

Maria Lopez

Grants Specialist

USACE, Fort Worth District

Email: Maria.E.Lopez@usace.army.mil

Office: 817-886-1881

Joshua Wurtz

Project Manager

USACE, Fort Worth District

Email: Joshua.C.Wurtz@usace.army.mil

Office: 334-790-2568

Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOIs are required to be posted on www.Grants.gov for 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full

proposals.

Background
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is issuing a cooperative agreement for a project titled 'Bat Diet Characterization Focusing on Tricolored Bats and Little Brown Bats for Arnold Air Base, Tennessee.' This project aims to support the conservation and management of bat species at Arnold AFB, which is home to several bat species, including endangered ones. The goal is to study the dietary habits of tricolored bats and little brown bats to inform conservation efforts.

Grant Details
The project will involve several key tasks:

1) **Study Plan Preparation** - Develop a detailed study plan that includes GIS mapping procedures, guano collection methods, genetic analysis techniques, and data analysis methods.

2) **Field Survey and Genetic Analysis** - Collect guano for dietary analysis by providing sampling equipment for insect trapping and guano collection at mist net locations. Conduct mist netting on at least 12 nights across a minimum of 4 sites per year during April, July, and August. Augment monitoring with additional acoustic monitoring and insect trapping.

3) **Reporting** - Compile all data into a scientifically formatted report that summarizes findings and includes spreadsheets listing all prey species detected for each bat species.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must be members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Regions: Great Rivers, Southern Appalachian Mountains, or Gulf Coast CESU Regions. Additionally, applicants must have an active NIST SP 800-171 DOD assessment performed within the last three years.

Period of Performance
The base period of the agreement will extend for 24 months from the date of award. There are no follow-on periods contemplated.

Grant Value
Approximately $227,181.92 is expected to be available to support this project during the base period. Additional funding may be available for optional tasks or follow-on work in subsequent years.

Place of Performance
The project will be performed at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee.
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Overview

Agency
USACE Fort Worth District (SWF) [DoD - USA - USACE]
Category of Funding
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
12.005 - Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations
Grant Category
Other
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 2/5/26 USACE Fort Worth District posted grant opportunity W9126G262SOI8046 for Bat Diet Characterization Focusing on Tricolored Bats and Little Brown Bats for Arnold Air Base, Tennessee. The grant will be issued under grant program 12.005 Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations. It is expected that one grant will be made worth between $227,181 and $227,181.

Timing

Posted Date
Feb. 5, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
March 5, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Last Updated
Feb. 5, 2026, 10:51 a.m. EST
Version
3
Archive Date
April 4, 2026

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under the Great Rivers, Southern Appalachian Mountains, and Gulf Coast CESU Regions. SIKES AUTHORITY ONLY: In accordance with the 16 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act, projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the conservation or management of fish or wildlife.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$227,181
Floor
$227,181
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Maria Valadez-Lopez Grantor
Contact Email
maria.e.lopez@usace.army.mil   Profile
Contact Phone
(817) 886-1881

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