Federal Register #2026-15697

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains by Louisiana Division of Archaeology

This opportunity involves a request from the Louisiana Division of Archaeology, Office of Cultural Development in Baton Rouge regarding the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains: - Government Buyer: - Louisiana Division of Archaeology, Office of Cultural Development, Baton Rouge - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved - No products or services are being procured - Key Details: - The inventory concerns the remains of at least four Native American individuals - Remains were obtained via seizure, university transfer, and private donation - No associated funerary objects are present - Notice outlines the process for eligible parties to request repatriation - No procurement, contract, or purchasing activity is associated with this notice

Description

The Louisiana Division of Archaeology has completed an inventory of human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The inventory identified human remains representing at least four Native American individuals with no known lineal descendants or culturally affiliated Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The remains were obtained through various means including seizure during a criminal investigation and donations. Repatriation of the human remains may occur on or after September 2, 2026, upon request by eligible parties.

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