Federal Register #2026-15701

Stanford University Repatriation of Cultural Items Notice

This opportunity involves the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, announcing Stanford University's intent to repatriate cultural items under NAGPRA. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior - National Park Service - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is not a procurement opportunity. - Products/Services Requested: - Repatriation of 14 lots of unassociated funerary objects - Includes lithics, mortars, beads, bone implements, pendants, flaked obsidian - Items originate from archaeological sites in California (Richardson Bay, Nicasio, San Rafael, Strawberry Point) - Unique Requirements: - Repatriation is to Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, California, or other culturally affiliated Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations - Process governed by Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Requests for repatriation must be submitted to Stanford University - No products, services, or contract awards are being solicited or announced

Description

Stanford University intends to repatriate certain cultural items classified as unassociated funerary objects that have cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The repatriation is conducted in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The notice details 14 lots of objects including lithics, mortars, beads, bone implements, pendants, and flaked obsidian from various sites in California. Repatriation may occur on or after September 2, 2026, and requests for repatriation must be submitted to Stanford University.

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