Federal Register #2026-15497

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains at UTSA-CAR

This notice concerns the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains at the University of Texas at San Antonio Center for Archaeological Research (UTSA-CAR), overseen by the National Park Service. - Government Buyer: - National Park Service, Department of the Interior - University of Texas at San Antonio Center for Archaeological Research (UTSA-CAR) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved - No products or services are being requested or procured - Key Details: - UTSA-CAR has completed an inventory of Native American human remains - The remains have no identified lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization with cultural affiliation - Written requests for repatriation are invited; UTSA-CAR will determine the most appropriate requestor if multiple requests are received - This is a compliance action under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), not a procurement opportunity

Description

The University of Texas at San Antonio Center for Archaeological Research (UTSA-CAR) has completed an inventory of human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The inventory determined that there is no lineal descendant and no Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization with cultural affiliation to the remains. The notice invites written requests for repatriation of the human remains, which may occur on or after August 31, 2026. The UTSA-CAR is responsible for determining the most appropriate requestor if competing requests are received.

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