Federal Register #2026-18342

Notice of Inventory Completion for Human Remains and Funerary Objects at Peabody Museum, Harvard University

This opportunity involves the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, publishing a notice about the completion of an inventory of human remains and funerary objects at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University. - Government Buyer: - National Park Service, Department of the Interior - Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Inventory completion of human remains (at least 33 individuals) - Associated funerary objects: faunal remains, plant remains, ceramic items, stone items - Unique Requirements: - Cultural affiliation established with several Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations - Repatriation governed by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Requests for repatriation may be submitted by culturally affiliated tribes or lineal descendants - No procurement of goods or services; this notice pertains to legal and cultural compliance

Description

The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects. They have determined a cultural affiliation between these remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The notice indicates that repatriation of these items may occur on or after October 9, 2026. The inventory includes remains representing at least 33 individuals and associated funerary objects from Nueces County, Texas.

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