Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-13317
Notice of Intended Repatriation of Sacred Objects by Beloit College, Logan Museum of Anthropology
Posted
July 02, 2026
Identifier
2026-13317
This notice from the National Park Service announces the intended repatriation of 45 sacred cultural objects by the Beloit College, Logan Museum of Anthropology (LMA) in Beloit, Wisconsin. - Government Buyer: - National Park Service, Department of the Interior - Beloit College, Logan Museum of Anthropology (LMA) - Products/Items Involved: - 45 sacred cultural objects, including: - Makau (fishhook), part number 7499, quantity: 1 - Pohaku (stones), part number 1840.1.2, quantity: 2 - Koli (adze), part number 1840.3.4, quantity: 2 - Mea kuli (stone pestle), part number 1840.5, quantity: 1 - Kapa (tapa cloth) and Wauke (raw tapa), part numbers 3749.1.15, 3750.1.10, 3753.1.2, 3756, 3762.1.2, 3726, 3728, 3743, 3744, 3758, quantities: various - Pelahi (fan), part number 3262, quantity: 1 - Lumeke laau (wooden bowl), part number 3894, quantity: 1 - Ihe (spear or lance), part number 3088, quantity: 1 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Items are considered sacred and have cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations - The process for repatriation involves written requests and determination of the most appropriate requestor in case of competing claims - No procurement of goods or services is being solicited or awarded; this is a notice of intended repatriation, not a solicitation or contract opportunity
Description
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Beloit College, Logan Museum of Anthropology (LMA) intends to repatriate 45 cultural items that meet the definition of sacred objects and have a cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. These items include various sacred objects such as fishhooks, stones, adzes, stone pestles, tapa cloths, fans, wooden bowls, and spears. The repatriation may occur on or after August 3, 2026. Requests for repatriation must be submitted in writing to the authorized representative at the LMA.