Federal Register #2026-08753

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Remains and Funerary Objects at Fowler Museum, UCLA

This notice concerns the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains and funerary objects at the Fowler Museum at UCLA, issued by the National Park Service (Department of the Interior): - Government Buyer: - National Park Service (Department of the Interior) - Fowler Museum at the University of California, Los Angeles - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is not a procurement action - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - Inventory includes remains of at least 62 individuals and seven associated funerary objects (ceramic sherds) from the Fisher Site, Will County, Illinois - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Notice fulfills compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Identifies cultural affiliation with multiple Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations - Outlines process for repatriation requests by affiliated tribes or lineal descendants - No contract value, period of performance, or competition is applicable, as this is a compliance and notification action, not a procurement opportunity

Description

The Fowler Museum at the University of California, Los Angeles 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 62 individuals and seven associated funerary objects. The museum has determined a cultural affiliation between these remains and various Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. Repatriation of the remains and objects may occur on or after June 4, 2026, upon written request by affiliated tribes or lineal descendants.

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