Opportunity Information: Apply for W9126G262SOI8046
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- The Fort Worth District in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bat Diet Characterization Focusing on Tricolored Bats and Little Brown Bats for Arnold Air Base, Tennessee" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.005.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-02-05.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-03-05. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $227,181.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District is announcing a cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Bat Diet Characterization Focusing on Tricolored Bats and Little Brown Bats for Arnold Air Base, Tennessee." The work is framed as science and technology/research and development and is intended to support natural resource management needs at Arnold Air Base by improving understanding of what two bat species of concern, tricolored bats and little brown bats, are eating in that landscape. The government points applicants to an attached Statement of Objectives for the anticipated technical scope, and emphasizes that a full study proposal and a detailed budget are not being requested at this stage.
This opportunity is being run as a Cooperative Agreement (not a standard procurement contract), with one expected award and a funding ceiling of $227,181. The planned period of performance is a single 24-month base period beginning on the date of award, and the notice states there will be no follow-on periods. In practical terms, applicants should interpret this as a two-year project designed to deliver the needed diet characterization results and associated reporting within that one performance window.
The initial submission requested is a response/statement of interest (RSOI) rather than a full proposal. The notice explains that RSOIs must remain posted on Grants.gov for 30 days before the government makes a selection decision and potentially invites full proposals from the most suitable respondents. The original closing date listed for this opportunity is March 5, 2026, and the opportunity was created on February 5, 2026, which aligns with the stated 30-day public posting/review expectation.
Eligibility is restricted. This funding opportunity is only available to participants within Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) and specifically within the Great Rivers, Southern Appalachian Mountains, and Gulf Coast CESU Regions. The authority cited is the Sikes Act (16 USC 670c-1), meaning the project is tied to implementation and enforcement of Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMPs) on military lands. The notice also highlights a preference priority consistent with the Sikes Act: priority should be given to Federal and State agencies that have responsibility for conservation or management of fish or wildlife, which signals that partnerships or institutional alignment with wildlife management responsibilities may be viewed favorably.
Key administrative identifiers include Funding Opportunity Number W9126G262SOI8046, CFDA number 12.005, and an Opportunity Category listed as "Other." Interested parties are directed to use Grants.gov for posting/submission and to consult the attached Statement of Objectives for the technical details that are not spelled out in the synopsis itself.
For questions or coordination, the government provides two points of contact at USACE Fort Worth District: Maria Lopez, Grants Specialist (Maria.E.Lopez@usace.army.mil, 817-886-1881) and Joshua Wurtz, Project Manager (Joshua.C.Wurtz@usace.army.mil, 334-790-2568).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Bat Diet Characterization Focusing on Tricolored Bats and Little Brown Bats for Arnold Air Base, Tennessee."
2) Who is issuing this opportunity?
The opportunity is being announced by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District.
3) What type of award is this?
This opportunity is being run as a Cooperative Agreement (not a standard procurement contract).
4) What is the purpose of the project?
The work is intended to support natural resource management needs at Arnold Air Base by improving understanding of what two bat species of concern (tricolored bats and little brown bats) are eating in that landscape.
5) Which bat species are the focus?
The synopsis identifies two species of concern: tricolored bats and little brown bats.
6) Where will the work take place?
The project is for Arnold Air Base, Tennessee.
7) How is the work described (program area or discipline)?
The synopsis frames the work as science and technology / research and development.
8) Where can applicants find the technical scope?
Applicants are directed to an attached Statement of Objectives for the anticipated technical scope, since the synopsis itself does not spell out the full technical details.
9) Is a full proposal required at this stage?
No. The government emphasizes that a full study proposal is not being requested at this stage.
10) Is a detailed budget required at this stage?
No. The government emphasizes that a detailed budget is not being requested at this stage.
11) What is the initial submission requirement?
The initial submission is a response/statement of interest (RSOI), rather than a full proposal.
12) How long must responses remain posted on Grants.gov before a selection decision?
The notice explains that RSOIs must remain posted on Grants.gov for 30 days before the government makes a selection decision and potentially invites full proposals from the most suitable respondents.
13) What is the closing date listed for the opportunity?
The original closing date listed is March 5, 2026.
14) When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on February 5, 2026.
15) How many awards does the government expect to make?
The notice indicates one expected award.
16) What is the funding ceiling for this cooperative agreement?
The funding ceiling is $227,181.
17) What is the planned period of performance?
The planned period of performance is a single 24-month base period beginning on the date of award.
18) Are there any follow-on periods (option years or extensions) planned?
No. The notice states there will be no follow-on periods.
19) What does the 24-month base period mean for deliverables and reporting?
Based on the synopsis language, applicants should interpret this as a two-year project designed to deliver the needed diet characterization results and associated reporting within that single performance window.
20) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to participants within Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU), specifically within the Great Rivers, Southern Appalachian Mountains, and Gulf Coast CESU Regions.
21) Is this opportunity open to applicants outside the specified CESU regions?
No. The synopsis states the funding opportunity is only available to participants within CESU and specifically within the Great Rivers, Southern Appalachian Mountains, and Gulf Coast CESU Regions.
22) What legal authority is cited for this opportunity?
The authority cited is the Sikes Act (16 USC 670c-1).
23) How does the Sikes Act relate to this project?
The synopsis ties the project to implementation and enforcement of Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMPs) on military lands.
24) Is there any stated preference priority?
Yes. The notice highlights a preference priority consistent with the Sikes Act: priority should be given to Federal and State agencies that have responsibility for conservation or management of fish or wildlife.
25) Where should applicants submit or view the opportunity?
Interested parties are directed to use Grants.gov for posting/submission.
26) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W9126G262SOI8046.
27) What is the CFDA number listed?
The CFDA number listed is 12.005.
28) What is the Opportunity Category?
The Opportunity Category is listed as "Other."
29) Who are the government points of contact for questions?
The notice provides two points of contact at USACE Fort Worth District: Maria Lopez (Grants Specialist) and Joshua Wurtz (Project Manager).
30) How can applicants contact the Grants Specialist?
Maria Lopez, Grants Specialist: Maria.E.Lopez@usace.army.mil, 817-886-1881.
31) How can applicants contact the Project Manager?
Joshua Wurtz, Project Manager: Joshua.C.Wurtz@usace.army.mil, 334-790-2568.
32) What should applicants review to understand what the government wants technically?
The synopsis specifically points applicants to the attached Statement of Objectives for the anticipated technical scope.
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