Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-06360
Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains by Florida Department of State
Posted
April 02, 2026
Identifier
2026-06360
This notice concerns the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains by the Florida Department of State, in coordination with the National Park Service (Department of the Interior), under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of State - National Park Service (Department of the Interior) - Key Details: - Inventory completed for human remains representing at least two Native American individuals - Remains were removed from the Johnson site in 1957 and transferred to the Department of State prior to 1972 - No associated funerary objects are present - Cultural affiliation established with multiple Indian Tribes, including: - Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas - Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town - Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana - Jena Band of Choctaw Indians - Kialegee Tribal Town - Miccosukee Tribe of Indians - Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians - Poarch Band of Creek Indians - Seminole Tribe of Florida - The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma - The Muscogee (Creek) Nation - The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma - Thlopthlocco Tribal Town - Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe - Notice provides process for affiliated tribes or lineal descendants to submit written requests for repatriation - Notable Requirements: - This is a statutory notice related to cultural heritage and repatriation, not a procurement opportunity - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are involved
Description
The Florida Department of State has completed an inventory of human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). They have determined a cultural affiliation between the remains and several Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. The notice details the repatriation process and invites written requests for repatriation from affiliated tribes or lineal descendants. Repatriation may occur on or after May 4, 2026.