Federal Register #2026-14732

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Remains and Funerary Objects at University of Cincinnati

This notice concerns the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains and funerary objects by the University of Cincinnati, as required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government Buyer: - National Park Service, Department of the Interior - University of Cincinnati (as the holding institution) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is not a procurement opportunity. - Products/Services Requested: - None; the notice pertains to the inventory and repatriation of cultural items, not the purchase of goods or services. - Key Details: - Inventory includes remains of at least six individuals and 20 associated funerary objects (lots of soil, stone, shell, animal bone, ceramic sherds) - Items were recovered from three archaeological sites in Butler and Hamilton Counties, Ohio - Cultural affiliation determined with the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, and Wyandotte Nation - Notice outlines the process for repatriation requests from affiliated tribes or lineal descendants - No contract value, period of performance, or competing products/services are applicable.

Description

The University of Cincinnati 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 six individuals and 20 associated funerary objects recovered from sites in Butler and Hamilton Counties, Ohio. The cultural affiliation has been determined with the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, and the Wyandotte Nation. Repatriation of these remains and objects may occur on or after August 21, 2026.

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