Announcements
06/24/2016
Licensing Announcement: Instructions on Submitting MPE Audit Test Decks for Grading

Reminder! All NCOALink® MPE Data User Licensees are required to return test answer files via Electronic Product Fulfillment (EPF).

Data Files
06/17/2016
Informed Visibility® Mail Tracking & Reporting (IV®-MTR) Mail.XML™ Test Message SSL Certificate

This ZIP file includes the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate for MailXML™ test pull messages in the IV-MTR application. This certificate is necessary when using Mail.XML pull messages to receive mail tracking data from the IV application.

Announcements
05/26/2016
Postal Customer Council (PCC) Insider

This document provides PCC insider related information (memebership, education, communication, policy administration, and notices).

Announcements
05/25/2016
Licensing Announcement: Reminder on Processing NCOALink® MPE Audit Test Decks

A reminder for NCOALink® licenses to use current live ZIP+ 4 data when processing MPE audit decks.

Applications/ Forms
05/20/2016
NCOALink® and Mail Processing Equipment (MPE) User License Agreement

This agreement licenses the use of the NCOALink® product with Mail Processing Equipment.

Announcements
05/13/2016
Licensing Announcement: Updated NCOALink® MPE Performance Requirements

This document provides a licensing announcement for the updated NCOALink® MPE performance requirements.

Announcements
05/05/2016
Q-004 MAC Batch Cycle Q Advisory

This document provides information on the PAVE™/MAC Batch™ Cycle Q Advisory update.

Fact Sheets
05/01/2016
Full-Service Audit Elements: Mailer Version

This document includes an audit checklist for mailers' interested in qualifying for Platinum Full-Service Certification.

Announcements
04/29/2016
Postal Service eDoc Error Codes: Mail.xml Validations

This documente provides spreadsheet data on eDoc Mail.xml validations.

Announcements
04/29/2016
Postal Service Mail.dat Technical Specification v3 (43)

This document is a comprehensive technical guide that outlines steps for exchanging electronic data with the PostalOne! ® system using the Mail.dat® file format. 

Technical Specifications
04/26/2016
Postal Service Mail.dat Technical Specification Version 1 Release 44

Postal Service Mail.dat Technical Specification Version 1 (R44) is a comprehensive technical guide that outlines steps for exchanging electronic data with the PostalOne! ® system using the Mail.dat® file format.

Quick Service Guides
04/21/2016
Order Tray Label Holders

This MTEOR guide provides information on how to order Tray Label Holders.

Quick Service Guides
04/21/2016
Create Tray Label Holder Request

This document outlines a step-by-step approach to create tray label holder requests for MTE orders.

Announcements
04/19/2016
Licensing Announcement: Zero Table Issues

Information as of April 19, 2016 concerning issues with the Zero Table for National Change of Address (NCOALink®) Mail Processing Equipment (MPE) Data Users. 

Announcements
04/15/2016
Reminder on Updated MPE Testing Requirements

This document provides updated MPE Testing Requirements.

Presentations
04/13/2016
IMpb Deep Dive: Address Quality

This presentation provides a thorough overview of maintaining compliance when using the Intelligent Mail® Package Barcode (IMpb.)

Fact Sheets
04/05/2016
USPS® DTS Comm Options: PTS Matrix

This document provides information about the USPS® Data Transfer Services - Secure Protocol Options.

Tech Guides
03/30/2016
Intelligent Mail Tray Label 24-Digit Technical Specifications

This document contains tech specs for mailers that use 24-Digit barcoded labels on trays, flat tubs, and sacks of mail. It also provides information for software vendors associated with the production of these barcoded labels so that the trays and sacks may be processed within postal facilities using the appropriate automated handling equipment.

Applications/ Forms
03/29/2016
PS Form 8125: Plant-Verified Drop Shipment Verification and Clearance

This form provides proof to the entry facility that the mail being presented by the mailer or mailer’s agent was verified and paid for at origin. Plant-verified drop shipment (PVDS) enables origin verification and postage payment for shipments that a mailer transports from the mailer’s plant to destination Post Offices™ where the prepaid and pre-verified shipments are accepted by the Postal Service™ as mail.

Announcements
03/25/2016
Licensing Announcement: LACSLink® File Size Expansion

In an effort to reduce the number of density-related collisions (false positives) in the LACSLink Product, the file size of the llk.hsa binary hash table will increase.

Tools
03/25/2016
Mailflow Optimization Matrix (MOP): Flats/ Carrier Route Flow

This document provides information specific to Mailflow Optimization such as minimizing container handlings. 

Presentations
03/25/2016
Mail Flow Diagrams

This document includes information on Mail Flow Diagrams. The content originated from MTAC WG #156: Mail Optimization (MOP).

Announcements
03/18/2016
Postal Customer Council (PCC) Workshop: Secure Destruction

A Postal Customer Council (PCC) workshop presentation on Secure Destruction, as part of the new sustainable BlueEarth mail service offering.

Presentations
03/18/2016
Postal Customer Council (PCC) Workshop: Business Mail 101

This presentation provides information on the basics of discounted mail.

FAQs
03/17/2016
Standardized Periodicals Critical Entry Times (CET) FAQs

This document provides frequently asked questions and answers about Standardized Periodicals Critical Entry Times.