Electronic Sharing of Vital Event Registration Data Through the State and Territorial Exchange of Vital Events (STEVE)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is forecasting a contract for the Electronic Sharing of Vital Event Registration Data Through the State and Territorial Exchange of Vital Events, known as STEVE, aimed at enabling secure and standardized electronic transmission of vital records such as births, deaths, marriages, and divorces between state and territorial health agencies and federal entities. This initiative supports public health surveillance, emergency response, and policy development by improving the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of vital event data nationwide. The solicitation is targeted under NAICS code 541512, indicating it involves computer systems design and related services, suggesting the need for technical expertise in data interoperability, secure messaging protocols, and health information exchange infrastructure. The contract opportunity, posted on May 25, 2026, does not currently specify a solicitation number, set-aside type, or detailed performance location but indicates that the work will be performed nationally, supporting state and territorial systems across the United States. The program point of contact is Mirelys Rodriguez, reachable at jwo4@cdc.gov, while the contracting officer position remains unfilled and labeled as “To Be Determined.” The opportunity is presented as a forecast, meaning it is not yet open for formal bidding but provides advance notice to potential vendors to prepare proposals. This effort underscores the CDC’s commitment to modernizing the nation’s vital records infrastructure through technology-driven collaboration among public health entities.