Federal Register #2026-15504

Notice of Inventory Completion for Human Remains and Funerary Objects by Louisiana Division of Archaeology

This notice concerns the completion of an inventory of human remains and funerary objects by the Louisiana Division of Archaeology, under the National Park Service: - Government buyer: - Department of the Interior, National Park Service - Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism, Division of Archaeology (LDOA), Baton Rouge, LA - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement or award notice - Products/services requested: - Not applicable; the notice pertains to the inventory and repatriation of human remains and funerary objects, not the purchase of goods or services - Notable requirements: - The inventory includes human remains and funerary objects (such as ceramics and a shell tempered bowl) from sites in Calcasieu Parish, Cameron Parish, St. Tammany Parish, and the Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge - Cultural affiliation established with the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, Jena Band of Choctaw Indians, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, and the Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe - The notice outlines the process for repatriation requests by affiliated tribes, organizations, or lineal descendants - No contract value, product line items, or service line items are present, as this is not a procurement opportunity

Description

The Louisiana Division of Archaeology has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects and determined a cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The inventory includes remains from multiple sites in Louisiana, with some associated funerary objects such as ceramics and a shell tempered bowl. The notice provides details on the origin and custody of the remains and outlines the process for repatriation requests. Repatriation may occur on or after August 31, 2026.

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