Federal Register #2026-06826

Notice of Inventory Completion and Intended Repatriation of Human Remains and Funerary Objects by Sonoma State University

This notice announces the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains and funerary objects by Sonoma State University, in partnership with the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government Buyer: - Sonoma State University (in coordination with the Department of the Interior and National Park Service) - Products/Objects Involved: - Human remains of at least three Native American individuals - Over 10,000 associated funerary objects, including: - Modified and unmodified faunal bone - Shell beads - Obsidian - Stone tools - Groundstone - Lithics - Other archaeological materials - Locations: - Archaeological sites in Sonoma County, California (Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol) - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with NAGPRA for inventory and repatriation - Cultural affiliation established with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, California - Process outlined for Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants to request repatriation - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a legal compliance action, not a procurement opportunity.

Description

Sonoma State University 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 identifies cultural affiliation between these remains and objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The notice details the origin, types, and quantities of the remains and objects, which were collected from various sites in Sonoma County, California. Repatriation of these items may occur on or after May 11, 2026, and requests for repatriation must be submitted to the university's authorized representative.

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