Federal Register #CDC-2026-0859

CDC Seeks Public Comment on National Survey of Syringe Services Programs (NSSSP) Information Collection

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public and agency input on its proposed National Survey of Syringe Services Programs (NSSSP): - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services - OEMs and Vendors: - CDC is the only entity mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are involved - Products/Services Requested: - Administration of the NSSSP survey to up to 1,000 Syringe Services Programs (SSPs) nationwide - Survey will collect data on SSP operations, services, funding, community relations, and programmatic challenges - Survey can be completed online, by phone, or via videoconference - No physical products, part numbers, or hardware/software are being procured - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Use of the North American Syringe Exchange Network (NASEN) directory to identify eligible SSPs - Flexible, secure survey completion options for respondents - Focus is on information collection to support national program evaluation and improvement

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites public and federal agency comments on a continuing information collection project titled National Survey of Syringe Services Programs (NSSSP). The survey aims to assess and monitor operational characteristics, services, funding, community relations, and key successes and challenges of Syringe Services Programs (SSPs) nationwide. The 2026 survey includes revisions to address the increasing number of SSPs, updated prevention and treatment modalities, and additional information on overdose prevention. Approximately 1000 SSPs will be invited to participate in a 35-minute survey via multiple modalities including online, telephone, or videoconferencing.

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