Radio Telemetry and Suture-Based Transmitter Attachment

The contract involves attaching radio transmitters to captured bats using suture-based techniques to enable long-term tracking and detailed analysis of their movement patterns throughout the study period. This work is part of a broader ecological monitoring effort focused on understanding bat behavior, migration, and habitat use in the Grayling, Michigan area. The methodology requires specialized skills in wildlife handling, surgical procedures, and radio telemetry systems, with strict adherence to animal welfare standards during transmitter implantation and post-operative monitoring. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541620, indicating it falls within the scope of scientific research and development services. It is sponsored by the Department of Defense through its contractor W2R2 Construction Engrg Labor, with a response deadline of May 21, 2026. The work is to be performed exclusively in Grayling, Michigan, and all equipment, procedures, and data collection protocols must align with federal guidelines for wildlife research involving federally protected species. No set-aside provisions are specified, and the project is expected to generate spatial and temporal data critical to defense-related environmental impact assessments.