Carahsoft Became Master Aggregator for Veritas Data
The company has partnered with Veritas to distribute a comprehensive mortality index to federal agencies.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Economic Indicators
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Carahsoft has officially become the master government aggregator for Veritas Data Research. The partnership enables the distribution of a national mortality index through established federal contract vehicles.
Why it matters
Government agencies require accurate mortality data to maintain pension oversight, detect potential fraud, and monitor public health trends. Providing this information through streamlined channels improves the efficiency and reliability of these essential oversight functions.
The Veritas Fact of Death Mortality Index covers over 90 percent of all U.S. deaths. This data is updated within two weeks of a death occurring.
The players
Carahsoft
This company functions as a government IT solutions provider that manages extensive distribution networks and contract vehicles for public sector agencies.
Veritas Data Research
This organization specializes in the aggregation and verification of mortality data collected from a wide array of public and private sources.
The details
Carahsoft distributes this mortality information by leveraging its extensive reseller network and existing federal contract vehicles such as NASPO ValuePoint, E&I Cooperative Services, and The Quilt. Veritas compiles these insights by verifying and aggregating information sourced from thousands of public and private databases.
Timeline
Carahsoft announced its partnership with Veritas on September 21, 2026.
Macro View
The use of the NASPO ValuePoint cooperative purchasing program marks a continuation of efforts to centralize procurement for standardized data services. This trend mirrors historical shifts toward unified government contracting for essential administrative tools.
This partnership streamlines how federal agencies access death records, potentially accelerating the speed of pension adjustments and fraud investigations. Taxpayers may benefit from increased efficiency and reduced errors in government program administration.
The takeaway
Access to verified, near-real-time mortality data is a critical component of modern government accountability. Ensuring this data is efficiently distributed allows agencies to better protect public funds while maintaining essential social programs.
Further reading
For more context on how government procurement shapes data usage, visit the Economic Indicators section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ExecutiveBiz.
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