# Federal Register #CDC-2026-1519

CDC Request for Information on Data Intermediaries for Public Health Data Exchange

**Posted:** September 21, 2026
**Respond By:** November 21, 2026
**Identifier:** CDC-2026-1519
**NAICS:** 518210

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public input regarding the role of data intermediaries in public health data exchange.
- Government Buyer:
  - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  - Department of Health and Human Services
- Purpose:
  - Request for Information (RFI) to gather recommendations and feedback on data intermediaries for secure, scalable, standards-based public health data exchange
- Data Intermediaries Defined:
  - Includes Health Information Exchanges (HIEs), Health Data Utilities (HDUs), TEFCA, Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs), CMS-Aligned Networks, Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCNs), and public health data hubs
- Key Areas of Input Requested:
  - Technical capabilities and standards
  - Governance and funding models
  - Implementation strategies
  - Evaluation frameworks
- Notable Requirements:
  - No specific products or services are being procured
  - CDC is seeking broad stakeholder input to inform future strategies and potential procurements
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFI is open to all stakeholders
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Public input and recommendations only; no part numbers or quantities specified

### Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking broad public input on the use of data intermediaries to support secure, scalable, standards-based public health data exchange. The solicitation invites public comment to inform evaluation and explore how data intermediaries can help prevent disease, detect emerging threats, empower communities, and strengthen public health systems. The notice defines data intermediaries and seeks input on technical capabilities, governance, funding, implementation, and evaluation of these intermediaries. Comments are due by November 20, 2026.

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