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

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is seeking statements of interest from qualified organizations to conduct a study on the diet characterization of tricolored bats and little brown bats at Arnold Air Base, Tennessee. The project aims to understand the dietary needs of these bat species and how they change across the season. The selected organization will be required to provide a draft study plan, conduct field surveys and genetic analysis, and submit a final report. The project is expected to last 24 months, and the estimated funding available is $227,181. Key aspects of the project include: • Conducting field surveys and genetic analysis to determine the diet of tricolored bats and little brown bats • Identifying important foraging sites and high activity periods for these bat species • Analyzing dietary samples and comparing them across bat species, seasons, and years • Providing a final report that includes a summary and interpretation of the data, as well as recommendations for future study