Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-21541
Sonoma State University Notice of Intended Repatriation of 48,638 Lots of Cultural Items
Posted
October 22, 2026
Identifier
2026-21541
Sonoma State University has issued a notice of intended repatriation under NAGPRA, not a solicitation for goods or services. - Government and institutional parties: Sonoma State University is responsible for the repatriation determinations and requests. The National Park Service, within the U.S. Department of the Interior, published the notice. - Items covered: 48,638 lots of cultural items removed from archaeological sites in Sonoma County, California: - 22,648 lots of unassociated funerary objects. - 25,990 lots of objects of cultural patrimony. - Examples of items: Modified stone tools, debitage, soil, stone beads, groundstone, historical materials, and faunal remains. - Cultural affiliation: The notice identifies cultural affiliations with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. - Procurement status: No products or services are being requested. No OEMs, vendors, product part numbers, or quantities for purchase are identified.
Description
Sonoma State University intends to repatriate 48,638 lots of cultural items under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The items include 22,648 lots of unassociated funerary objects and 25,990 lots of objects of cultural patrimony, removed from archaeological sites in Sonoma County, California. The notice describes cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Repatriation may occur on or after November 23, 2026.