Federal Register #2026-09406

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Basket by UC Davis

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of a culturally significant basket by the University of California, Davis, in partnership with the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service. - Government Buyer: - University of California, Davis (UC Davis) - Coordinating with Department of the Interior and National Park Service - Products/Items: - One basket identified as an object of cultural patrimony - No part numbers or commercial products involved - Unique Requirements: - Repatriation is governed by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Eligibility for repatriation requires demonstration of cultural affiliation by lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations - The basket is culturally affiliated with the Blue Lake Rancheria, California - No known hazardous treatments to the basket, but related items may have been treated with Berlou (a mothproofing substance) - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial procurement activities are involved - No purchase quantities, contract values, or service requirements

Description

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) intends to repatriate a cultural item defined as an object of cultural patrimony. The item is a basket with cultural affiliation to the Blue Lake Rancheria, California. Repatriation may occur on or after June 11, 2026. Requests for repatriation must be sent to the authorized representative at UC Davis.

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