Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-06334
Notice of Inventory Completion for Human Remains and Funerary Objects by Florida Department of State
Buyer
National Park Service
Posted
April 02, 2026
Respond By
May 02, 2026
Identifier
2026-06334
This notice announces the completion of an inventory of human remains and funerary objects by the Florida Department of State, in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of State (FDOS), under the oversight of the Department of the Interior and National Park Service - Inventory Details: - Human remains of at least two individuals - 175 associated funerary objects, including: - Unmodified faunal bones - Marine and land snail shells - St. Johns ceramic sherds - Context: - Items were disturbed during archaeological testing at 39 Magnolia Avenue - Brought to FDOS for determination of ancestry and historicity - Cultural Affiliation: - Remains and objects are affiliated with multiple Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, including: - Muscogee (Creek) Nation - Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas - Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town - Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana - Kialegee Tribal Town - Miccosukee Tribe of Indians - Poarch Band of Creek Indians - Seminole Tribe of Florida - The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma - Thlopthlocco Tribal Town - Notable Requirements: - Notice outlines the process for eligible parties to request repatriation - No procurement or contract award is involved; this is a compliance and notification action
Description
The Florida Department of State has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The inventory includes remains of at least two individuals and 175 associated funerary objects, with cultural affiliation to several Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. The notice announces the potential repatriation of these remains and objects, which may occur on or after May 4, 2026. Requests for repatriation must be submitted to the Florida Department of State by eligible parties demonstrating cultural affiliation.