Federal Register #2026-08670

CDC Seeks Comments on Tobacco Message Testing Data Collection Project

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public and federal agency comments on its Message Testing for Tobacco Communication Activities (MTTCA) data collection project. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Health and Human Services Department - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is a request for information and comment, not a procurement - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured at this stage - The project involves collecting data from adult smokers and nonsmokers to pretest tobacco-related health messages - Data collection methods include: - In-depth interviews - Focus groups (in-person and online) - Online surveys - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Supports the CDC's National Tobacco Education Campaign and other tobacco-related health communication efforts - Focuses on message clarity, salience, appeal, and persuasiveness - Participation is voluntary - Messages may be disseminated through multiple media channels - No estimated contract value or product/service line items are provided, as this is not a procurement action - Place of performance and contracting office: - CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites public and federal agency comments on a continuing information collection project titled Message Testing for Tobacco Communication Activities (MTTCA). This project collects data on adult smokers' and nonsmokers' attitudes and perceptions towards tobacco and pretests draft messages and materials for clarity, salience, appeal, and persuasiveness. The MTTCA supports CDC's National Tobacco Education Campaign and other tobacco-related health communication efforts. Comments must be received by July 6, 2026.

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